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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C388: Blaydes vs Arroyo
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Monkey is looking to counter punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monkey throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducked under it nicely.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thows a body kick. Monkey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.#T1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thuds a left hand into Monkey's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks the leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a crisp jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.#CL#
Monkey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski, pushing him back against the cage.
Monkey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monkey working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fails to land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski digs a right hand underneath Monkey's ribcage. Monkey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey digs a right hand into Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's gas tank.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski back against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey. #T2##TD#
Monkey pulls guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Monkey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski stopping the sweep attempt from Monkey.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski postures up.
#SUB#
Monkey has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't defend quickly enough and Monkey has managed to lock this one up! Can Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Monkey on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Spider Monkey!
A relieved looking Spider Monkey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 390 Maximus vs Clubber
Date: Jan 26, 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 35 wins and 28 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Standish enables Majere to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Standish manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Standish
Majere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Standish looking to control.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Standish is keeping the position for now.
Standish working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Standish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Globo Gym (5000) inform us that Standish has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Majere controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Standish holds on and takes a little breather.
Standish keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass. #T2#
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Standish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Standish wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Standish looking to control.
#SUB2#
Standish looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Majere has picked Standish up and slammed him! Standish can't keep hold of the triangle and Majere manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (5) vs (0) Standish
Standish prevents Majere from moving into mount.
Standish is trying to work for a sweep but Majere has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (7) vs (0) Standish#T4#
Majere content just to control the position here.
Standish is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Standish is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Standish tries to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Standish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Standish wants to hold on but Majere pushes him away.#T6#
Standish working to try and regain half guard.
Majere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Majere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Standish is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Standish might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Majere haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish gets back to half guard.
Standish is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Standish is looking to improve his position.
Standish trying to hold on to Majere's head to control him but Majere postures up.
Majere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Majere is thwarting Standish's attempts to control the position.
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.#T9#
Standish is trying to get back to full guard.
Majere frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (10) vs (0) Standish
Standish tries to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Standish working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Majere controlling the position easily from mount.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Majere controlling the pace for now.
Standish tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Standish wants to control but Majere is having none of it.
Standish is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.
Standish tries to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Majere controlling the pace for now.
Majere wants to control the pace but Standish is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Standish looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Standish is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Majere is staying active.
Majere controlling from mount. #T13#
Standish tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Standish 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.
Standish is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Majere with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Standish is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Standish wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standish gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Denubis Majere 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 390 Maximus vs Clubber
Date: Jan 26, 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 26 wins and 14 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 27 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim shoots in and bounces Hunt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Ibrahim passes Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is controlling Ibrahim's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibrahim controls the pace.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim content to stall in guard here.
Hunt has Ibrahim pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Hunt is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass. #T4#
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt seems keen to control Ibrahim's posture.
Ibrahim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ibrahim 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: Hunt (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Hunt pushes down on Ibrahim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ibrahim is not content to let Hunt control the position.#T5#
Ibrahim tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Ibrahim has his hands clasped together around Hunt's back. He's all about the action.#T7#
Hunt works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (8) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ibrahim is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Ibrahim wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.#T8#
Ibrahim is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt tries to control but Ibrahim wriggling away.
Ibrahim can't escape the position.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Ibrahim is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Ibrahim wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Ibrahim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ibrahim tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Ibrahim to control.#T10#
Ibrahim is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ibrahim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ibrahim working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Ibrahim is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
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.
Ibrahim manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position.
Ibrahim trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (11) vs (2) Ibrahim
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.
Ibrahim is working to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt looking to control but Ibrahim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ibrahim is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Ibrahim wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ibrahim wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Ibrahim is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Ibrahim is trying to escape the mount.
Ibrahim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ibrahim can't escape the position.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Ibrahim to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt tries to control but Ibrahim wriggling away.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
As Mike Hunt got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Macker moves into range and clinches up with Itinya.#TD2#
Itinya wants the takedown. Macker is fighting it off but Itinya persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Macker's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Itinya
Itinya stopping the sweep attempt from Macker.
Itinya wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macker is keeping the position for now.
Macker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Itinya trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya stays in close to Macker's body and controls the position.
Macker 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.#T1#
Macker 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.
Macker trying to control the position.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker wants to improve his position but instead Itinya has moved into half guard.
Macker trying to control here.
#T2#
Itinya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (5) Itinya
Itinya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker tries to lock up and control but Itinya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker is trying to escape the mount.
Macker tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.#T3#
Macker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker wants to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Macker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Macker regains half guard.
Itinya is thwarting Macker's attempts to control the position.
Macker tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Macker trying to control but Itinya postures up.
#SUB#
Macker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itinya pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Itinya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Itinya prevents Macker from improving his position.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Itinya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Itinya is thwarting Macker's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itinya in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Macker wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Itinya seems content to control.
Itinya prevents Macker from improving his position.
Macker is pressing down on Itinya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Itinya passes Macker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Macker trying to get back to full guard but Itinya takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (8) Itinya
Macker is trying to escape the mount.
Itinya controlling the position easily from mount.
Macker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Itinya trying to control but Macker is having none of it.
Macker is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Macker is working hard here to advance position.
Itinya wants to control the pace but Macker is squirming around nicely.
Macker tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.
Macker is looking to improve his position but Itinya isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Itinya's attempts to control the action.
Macker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Itinya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker gets full guard.
Macker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Macker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Itinya manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (8) Itinya
Itinya keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass.
Itinya has Macker pulled in close to control his posture.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
Itinya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Itinya working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Itinya being controlled here, momentarily.
Macker'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.
Macker wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving. #T13#
Itinya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.
Macker won't allow Itinya to sweep him here.
Itinya trying to control the position.
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Itinya trying to control the position.
Macker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Stix Itinya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Jan 26, 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 0 wins and 0 losses; White Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Caio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Carvalho in a clinch.
Carvalho is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Goodman manages to pull guard.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Goodman is pulling down on Carvalho's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Carvalho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Goodman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goodman is trying to keep Carvalho in close.
#T2#
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho passes Goodman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carvalho wants to control but Goodman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goodman defends it well.
Carvalho wants to free his trapped foot but Goodman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goodman is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Carvalho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Carvalho is trying for a kimura here. Goodman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Carvalho wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caio Carvalho!
During a confident post fight interview, Caio Carvalho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, White Goodman stepped up to the mic, 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:
FCL 74 - Kowalczyk vs Islay
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Turtle slips a jab from Frid.
Frid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left and a right from Frid both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like War Turtle has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Turtle.
Turtle dodges the punch combination from Frid.
#CL2#
Frid gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Turtle gets control of Frid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Turtle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Frid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turtle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frid has managed to get both his arms back between Turtle's legs - danger averted.
Frid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turtle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turtle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Frid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turtle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frid has managed to get both his arms back between Turtle's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Turtle is looking for a triangle but Frid pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Turtle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turtle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frid trying to control but Turtle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Turtle is looking to cinch up a triangle. Frid throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Turtle's body to avoid the submission. Turtle has instead reached around Frid's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Turtle arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). War Turtle! |
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Event:
C384: Duran vs Saitoh II
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Spicoli misses with the body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jeff Spicoli has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Spicoli.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Spicoli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Spicoli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spicoli is looking to chop away at Gunnarsson's legs.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunnarsson under the eye.
Spicoli throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Spicoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Spicoli doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunnarsson circles away.
Spicoli staying out of range there.
Spicoli lands a lovely overhand right.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli.
A slow jab from Spicoli misses its intended target.
Spicoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2##CL2#
Spicoli clinches up against the cage.
Spicoli tries a knee to the head but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spicoli is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spicoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Spicoli controls his hands.
Spicoli misses with the head strike.
Gunnarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spicoli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunnarsson is defending well for now.
A short left from Spicoli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spicoli gets through Gunnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Spicoli does it's job there.
Jab by Spicoli.
Gunnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spicoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Gunnarsson throws a nice head kick!
Spicoli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunnarsson on the side of the head.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spicoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spicoli looks to land a combination but Gunnarsson avoids it well.
Gunnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Spicoli looks for the body kick but Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Spicoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spicoli avoids it.
Spicoli feints and then cracks Gunnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gunnarsson down.
Spicoli throws a leg kick but Gunnarsson moved away.
Gunnarsson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Spicoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gunnarsson digs a good hook to Spicoli's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spicoli blocks a head kick by Gunnarsson.
Spicoli feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Spicoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Spicoli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Spicoli scores with a leg kick.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spicoli throws a head kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Spicoli strikes.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Spicoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Spicoli. Those never looked like landing.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Spicoli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Spicoli tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spicoli.
Sloppy strikes from Spicoli. Those never looked like landing.
Spicoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Spicoli.
Gunnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Gunnarsson dodges the punch combination from Spicoli.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Spicoli closes the distance but Gunnarsson moves to the side
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Spicoli looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Spicoli tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spicoli pushes Gunnarsson away with a front kick.
Spicoli digs a good hook to Gunnarsson's body.
Spicoli lands with a shot to the body.
Spicoli thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spicoli.#T4#
Spicoli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spicoli lands a right hook to the body.
Spicoli misses the body punch
and Gunnarsson counters with a three punch combo that has Spicoli backing up. Spicoli nods at Gunnarsson to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spicoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Spicoli throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spicoli cracks Gunnarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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.
The cut man is working on Jeff Spicoli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spicoli! But no joy.#CL2#
Spicoli moves into the clinch.
Spicoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Spicoli has double underhooks.
Gunnarsson pushes Spicoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spicoli keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spicoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gunnarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spicoli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Spicoli controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Spicoli.
Spicoli misses with the head strike.
Spicoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spicoli throws the kick towards the body but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Spicoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spicoli misses the jab.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gunnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gunnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spicoli.
Gunnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Spicoli manages to avoid it.
Spicoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spicoli throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Spicoli throws a lazy body kick
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand. #T2#
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spicoli.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot
and Spicoli counters with a body kick. #CL2#
Spicoli instigates a clinch.
Spicoli scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spicoli blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spicoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Spicoli.
Spicoli tries to throw a body punch but Gunnarsson avoids it by throwing Spicoli back against the cage.
Gunnarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Spicoli has double underhooks.
Gunnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Spicoli gets through Gunnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson works on Spicoli's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Gunnarsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Spicoli has him pressed against the cage.
Gunnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Spicoli. Beautiful body shot.
Gunnarsson with a jab.
A slow jab from Spicoli misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spicoli avoids it.
Gunnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Spicoli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Gunnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spicoli swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spicoli.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunnarsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Spicoli responds with a good body kick, but Gunnarsson manages to step out the way in time.
Spicoli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Spicoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spicoli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Spicoli!
A victorious Jeff Spicoli 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 388 Feet vs Chai
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 30 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Makarov moves into range and clinches up with Hall.#TD2#
Makarov has Hall pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Makarov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hall tumbling to the mat - Makarov dives into Hall's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Makarov
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Makarov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall is pulling down on Makarov's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hall continues to stall.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makarov controls the pace.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Makarov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Hall keeping full guard, as Makarov tries to pass.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hall pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Hall keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov is stalling in the full guard.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Makarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Hall is pulling down on Makarov's head to control his posture.
Makarov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Hall is looking to sweep but instead, Makarov has passed into half guard.
#T5#
Makarov prevents Hall from improving his position.
Makarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall trying to hold on to Makarov's head to control him but Makarov postures up.
Makarov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hall is holding on to half guard well.#T6#
Hall wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Makarov is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hall wants to hit a sweep here but Makarov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hall there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Makarov#T7#
Hall tries to reverse the position but Makarov maintains control.
Makarov controlling from the full mount.
Hall tries to hold on but Makarov pushes him away.
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Makarov looking to control but Hall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall regains half guard.
Hall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Makarov is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Makarov is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Hall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makarov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (5) Makarov
Hall trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there. #T10#
Hall pushes down on Makarov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makarov won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Makarov is pressing down on Hall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall controlling from the top position. #T13#
Makarov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14#
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makarov is pulling down on Hall's head to control his posture.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Makarov controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Sergey Makarov 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 388 Feet vs Chai
Date: Jan 19, 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 13 wins and 13 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 26 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gascoigne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robinson swivels and escapes.
Gascoigne shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Robinson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Gascoigne#SUB#
Robinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gascoigne sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Robinson trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB#
Robinson 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.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing that Robinson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Robinson wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Robinson controlling the action here.
Robinson is thwarting Gascoigne's attempts to control the position.
Robinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gascoigne wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away. #T3#
Robinson prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.
Robinson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (0) Gascoigne
Robinson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Robinson trying to control the action but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascoigne trying to remain calm as Robinson controls from the top position.
Robinson tries to move to mount but Gascoigne blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Gascoigne is trying to get back to half guard.
Robinson trying to control the action but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Gascoigne regains half guard.#T5#
Robinson stalling. #SUB#
Robinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gascoigne sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Robinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Robinson is keen to just control but Gascoigne is a slippery customer.
Robinson slows the pace down in half guard.
Gascoigne is controlling Robinson's trapped leg to prevent Robinson from advancing to side control.#T6#
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascoigne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson not doing much here.
#SUB#
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Gascoigne defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robinson is trying to control. Gascoigne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Robinson is looking to advance position but Gascoigne won't allow it.
Gascoigne trying to control from the bottom.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well.
Gascoigne keeping control of the position.
Gascoigne is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Robinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robinson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (8) vs (0) Gascoigne
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson looking to control but Gascoigne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Gascoigne is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Robinson goes for an armbar but Gascoigne turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gascoigne. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (8) vs (2) Gascoigne
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascoigne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robinson controlling the position.#T10#
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (10) vs (2) Gascoigne#SUB#
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gascoigne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gascoigne has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (10) vs (4) Gascoigne
Gascoigne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet. #T11#
Robinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gascoigne has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (10) vs (7) Gascoigne
Robinson manages to get back to half guard.
Robinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Gascoigne wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson 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.#T12#
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gascoigne's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (12) vs (7) Gascoigne
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now.
Robinson 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. #T13#
Robinson trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Gascoigne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Gascoigne keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson stays in close to Gascoigne's body and controls the position.
Gascoigne controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
After winning the bout, Declan Robinson 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 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes
Date: Jan 19, 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 44 wins and 28 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Finn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCain to the mat! McCain manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Finn
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Finn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McCain is trying to keep Finn in close.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Finn 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.#T2#
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain'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.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Finn got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finn has managed to get both his arms back between McCain's legs - danger averted.
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
McCain keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
Finn stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Finn content to stall in guard here. #T4#
McCain trying to control the position.
#SUB#
McCain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finn defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Finn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finn wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.#T5#
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
Finn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Finn wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Finn keeps trying to improve his position.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Finn.#T6#
Finn looking to pass the guard.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finn controls the pace.
McCain is trying to keep Finn in close.
#T7#
Finn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finn won't allow McCain to sweep him here. #T8#
Finn 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.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
Finn slips nicely into half guard.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn controlling the action here.
Finn tries to pass to full mount but McCain defends it.
Finn sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
McCain is in trouble now - Finn has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Finn
McCain tries to reverse the position but Finn maintains control.
Finn controlling from mount.
Finn prevents McCain from getting the reversal.
Finn controlling his opponent. #T10#
McCain prevents Finn from taking his back.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.
McCain is controlling an arm, preventing Finn from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Finn controlling from mount. #T11#
McCain wants to hold on but Finn pushes him away.
Finn controlling the position easily from mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Finn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain tries to hold on but Finn postures up.
Finn controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Finn.#T12#
Finn moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: McCain (0) vs (8) Finn
Finn biding his time, looking for the opening.
Finn with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Well,McCain is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Finn is hanging on to McCain's back as he tries to escape.
Finn controls the position.
Finn has the hooks in. McCain is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCain is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Finn.
#T14#
McCain trying to control the hands but Finn breaks the grip.
Finn just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn wins on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Huckleberry Finn 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 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes
Date: Jan 19, 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 13 wins and 8 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kim tries to sprawl but Borgia drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Kim
Borgia prevents Kim from improving his position.
Borgia works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Kim
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.
Kim looks to move to half guard but instead Borgia has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Borgia (7) vs (0) Kim
Kim tries to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borgia has hold of Kim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kim tries to lock up and control but Borgia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kim felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Kim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia controlling from the full mount.
Kim tries to reverse the position but Borgia maintains control.
Kim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kim is trying desperately to improve position.
Kim looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (10) vs (0) Kim
Borgia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kim doesn't escape. #T3#
Kim trying to control the hands but Borgia won't let him.
Kim controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#T4#
Kim trying to control the position but Borgia manages to sink in the hooks.
Kim is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Borgia has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5#
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.
Kim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Borgia controlling the position well here. Kim rolled but Borgia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Borgia controlling well, preventing Kim from escaping the position.
Borgia controls the action.#SUB#
Borgia looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kim is controlling Borgia 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (10) vs (2) Kim#T7#
Borgia controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kim controls the pace.#T8#
Kim looking to pass the guard.
Borgia pulls Kim in close to his closed guard and prevents Kim from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
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.#T9#
Kim is stalling in the full guard.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
Kim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Borgia seems keen to control Kim's posture.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia working a defensive guard here.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass. #T11#
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Borgia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T12#
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borgia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (12) vs (2) Kim#T13#
Borgia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kim wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Borgia is now in half guard.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Kim won't allow Borgia to pass to mount. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is trying to control. Kim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Alexander Borgia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes
Date: Jan 19, 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 33 wins and 25 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Solo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miyao is fending him off so far but Solo persists. Nope, Miyao circles away and we're back to standing.
Miyao feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Solo. No joy for Miyao on that attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Miyao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miyao tries to avoid it but Solo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miyao to the ground. Miyao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miyao or perhaps it was just good defense by Solo, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Miyao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Solo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Miyao
Solo wants to sweep here but Miyao controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
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) Miyao
Miyao controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself.
Solo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solo pushing down on Miyao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Miyao is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miyao is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyao avoid being mounted?#T3#
Miyao tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Solo wants to free his trapped foot but Miyao 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.
Miyao tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Solo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Miyao wants to get back to full guard but Solo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (2) Miyao
Miyao can't escape the position.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solo trying to control but Miyao is having none of it.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miyao for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Miyao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyao is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Solo is looking to work his way around to Miyao's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Solo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Miyao to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Solo (8) vs (2) Miyao
Miyao tries to break free.
Solo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Miyao's body.
Miyao looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T7#
Miyao trying to control the hands but Solo won't let him.
What can Miyao do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Solo working for a choke but Miyao reverses nicely into Solo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (8) vs (4) Miyao
Miyao won't allow Solo to sweep him here. #T8#
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Miyao is still trying to improve position.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Solo controlling Miyao's posture. #T9#
Solo working a defensive guard here.
Miyao passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (8) vs (7) Miyao
Solo is not content to let Miyao control the position.
Solo can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Solo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyao's best efforts.
Solo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Solo 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.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyao won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (10) vs (7) Miyao#T12#
Solo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miyao wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Solo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Solo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (13) vs (7) Miyao
Miyao tries to bench press Solo off him but Solo keeps the position. #T14#
Miyao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Solo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Miyao is staying active underneath Solo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miyao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyao manages to get to full guard.
Miyao is looking to sweep but instead, Solo has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
An out of breath Hand Solo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes
Date: Jan 19, 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 28 wins and 29 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 24 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Doe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strakapoud was covering up waiting for the punch and Doe finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (0) Strakapoud
Doe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strakapoud looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Doe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Strakapoud is controlling Doe's trapped leg to prevent Doe from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud keeping hold of Doe's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Doe has control of the leg. #T1#
Doe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Doe has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Doe in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Doe controlling the action here.
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Doe is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Doe seems content to control.
Strakapoud is looking to control Doe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strakapoud avoid being mounted?
Doe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strakapoud! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (5) vs (0) Strakapoud
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Doe content just to control the position here.
Doe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Doe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strakapoud is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doe wants to control the pace but Strakapoud is squirming around nicely.
Strakapoud is trying desperately to improve position.
Doe tries to control but Strakapoud wriggling away.
Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position but Doe isn't that keen on the idea.
Doe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Strakapoud really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Doe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Doe postures up.
Doe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Doe postures up.#T6#
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud regains half guard.
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Doe keeps him under control.
Strakapoud is pressing down on Doe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strakapoud is trying to keep Doe in close.
#T7#
Doe wants to control from the top but Strakapoud keeps moving. #SUB2#
Strakapoud throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doe postures up.
Doe stands and throws Strakapoud's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (8) vs (0) Strakapoud
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Strakapoud is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Strakapoud is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doe's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Doe! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Strakapoud has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Doe!
An out of breath John Doe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSKT 26 Chai vs Berlioz
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Rogan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rogan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fart missing with a left hand there. Rogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogan tries to counter with a clinch but Fart shakes him off and moves away.
Rogan slips a straight right by Fart.
Rogan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fart.
Rogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alex Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan throws a lazy uppercut
and Fart counters with an inside leg kick.
Rogan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fart counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Rogan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fart swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogan.
A counter left hand to the body from Fart misses its target.
The fighters circling - Rogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fart is just out of range.
Fart throws a solid leg kick but Rogan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fart.
Rogan misses with a hook
and Rogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Rogan moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rogan has a couple of punches blocked by Fart.
#T1#
A short uppercut from Fart.
Rogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rogan blocks an uppercut.
Rogan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Fart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fart moves away from the strike by Rogan.
Rogan throws a looping overhand right but Fart ducks down to avoid it.
Fart half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Globo Gym (5000) in the buildup to the fight.
Rogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogan.
Rogan looks to land a combination but Fart avoids it well.
Rogan throws an off balance right hand
and Fart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fart is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rogan misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Fart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fart throws a hook to the side of Rogan's head but Rogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Rogan clinches with his opponent.
Rogan misses with a punch on the inside.
Fart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogan is defending well for now.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogan misses with the head strike.
Rogan blocks an uppercut.
Rogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogan backwards.
Fart lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogan backwards.
A shot in the inside from Rogan.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fart. #BC#
Fart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogan wants to clinch.
Rogan lands with a straight right. Fart didn't see that one coming.
Rogan swings widly with a right hand
and Fart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Fart takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Fart uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogan.
Rogan misses with a punch on the inside.
Fart landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rogan looks winded!
Rogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fart's elbow.
Fart lands with a left to the head.
Rogan misses with some punches.
Fart has a couple of punches blocked by Rogan.
Fart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Alex Rogan has been cut.
Fart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rogan's defenses.
Fart digs a right hand underneath Rogan's ribcage. Rogan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rogan blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogan.
Fart lands an elbow inside that Rogan shrugs off.
Fart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Fart scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogan.
Rogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Fart uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Rogan.
Fart misses with a body punch.
Rogan blocks an elbow strike from Fart.
Fart working Rogan over with knees to the body.#BC#
Fart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogan lands with a straight right. Fart didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Fart. Those never looked like landing.
Fart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rogan throws out a loose jab but Fart uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Fart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fart lands an elbow just above Rogan 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fart.
Fart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fart swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fart unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T5#
Fart scores with a hook to the body.
Fart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rogan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fart connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rogan's face.
#ROC#Rogan is rocked!
Fart lands an elbow just above Rogan 's eye.
Rogan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fart finish him?
Fart lands a right hand. #BC#
Fart breaks from the clinch.
Fart ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Rogan out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liquid Fart!
In his post fight interview, Liquid Fart started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C381: Shida vs Dewitt
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Obaminator scores with a jab to the head.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range of the body kick from Obaminator.
Obaminator takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obaminator throws a poor cross that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a push kick but Obaminator slaps the foot to one side.
Obaminator lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Obaminator misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obaminator moves out of range as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski catches Obaminator with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obaminator lands a body shot.
Obaminator connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obaminator.#T1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obaminator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thinking.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to move into range but Obaminator moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Obaminator's corner calls for a 1-2. Obaminator obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch combination from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Obaminator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obaminator connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's hands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Obaminator moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obaminator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Obaminator is predictable there
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Obaminator moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Obaminator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obaminator wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obaminator's corner calls for a 1-2. Obaminator obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obaminator thuds a left hand into Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body.
Obaminator misses with a lunging right hand
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obaminator scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Obaminator misses its intended target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot.
Obaminator looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obaminator. Obaminator obviously looking to wear him down.
It looks like Obaminator has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Obaminator cracks a nice hook into Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribs.
Obaminator is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A good leg kick by Obaminator.
Obaminator takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski cracks a nice hook into Obaminator's ribs.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Obaminator throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to counter with a crisp jab.
Obaminator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obaminator lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator lands a glancing blow to the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head.#T4#
Obaminator scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moved out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Obaminator jumps guard but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski stands there with Obaminator around his waist. Obaminator gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Obaminator tries a body shot but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.
Obaminator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obaminator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is working Obaminator over against the cage.
Obaminator scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Obaminator.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Obaminator is breathing heavily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obaminator is defending well for now.
Obaminator takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Obaminator has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to score with low kicks.
Obaminator throwing a counter right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid it.
Obaminator buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obaminator throws a leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moved away.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Obaminator misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Obaminator.
Nice jab there from Obaminator.
Barack Obaminator is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with the left hand. Obaminator knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator tries to work over Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's front leg with a kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks it.
Obaminator moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Obaminator throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids the head kick by Obaminator.
#T1#
Obaminator throws out a loose jab but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeps Obaminator at a distance using the push kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a jab but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a big shot that misses.
Obaminator swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski works Obaminator's body with a nice hook.
Obaminator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obaminator connects with a body shot that sends Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's belly button to the back.
Obaminator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.#T2#
Obaminator scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Obaminator misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Obaminator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Obaminator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obaminator.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obaminator with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obaminator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a jab to the head.
Obaminator thows a leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks it
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Obaminator blocks the low kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.#T3#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski punishes Obaminator's body with a nice straight punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids a kick to the body.
Obaminator misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice right hand that sends Obaminator toppling to the canvas! Obaminator scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finish him?!#ROC2#Obaminator is rocked!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oh Obaminator is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a good knee to the midsection. Obaminator won't want to take too many of those.
Obaminator seems to have got his legs back now.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dips a shoulder and cracks Obaminator with a mighty uppercut! Obaminator falls back against the cage and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski unloads with a barrage of strikes! Obaminator is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Barack Obaminator spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be black'. |
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Event:
C381: Shida vs Dewitt
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Machiels misses with a straight left. #CL#
Machiels moves into the clinch.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
Goodman tries to work over Machiels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Goodman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machiels holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Machiels working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goodman has passed into half guard!
Machiels trying to control here.
Goodman lands strikes from half guard.
Goodman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Goodman drops an elbow to the side of Machiels's head.
Goodman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Machiels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goodman prevents Machiels from improving his position.
Machiels keeping hold of Goodman's head, controlling as best he can.
Goodman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goodman is looking to advance position but Machiels won't allow it.
Machiels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machiels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Machiels moves into full guard.
Machiels keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Goodman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machiels being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Machiels'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.
Machiels 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.
Machiels looking to control.
Goodman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goodman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodman is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Machiels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodman distracts Machiels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goodman with a nice head shot there.
Machiels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goodman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machiels trying to keep a closed guard but Goodman is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Machiels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goodman preventing the sweep. #T4#
Goodman lands a couple of digs.
Machiels wants to sweep but no luck.
Machiels is working hard here to advance position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goodman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goodman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goodman scoring with some ground and pound.
Goodman throwing strikes but missing.
Machiels wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Machiels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodman postures up and lands a big shot to Machiels's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Machiels takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Machiels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Goodman blocks with his arms.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machiels tries to stall but Goodman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Goodman pulls guard. #SUB2#
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Machiels defends easily.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machiels has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Goodman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Machiels is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Goodman pulls down on the head and he's put Machiels to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). White Goodman!
White Goodman took some time post fight to say the following; '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 386 Majere vs Maximus
Date: Jan 12, 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 26 wins and 14 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Standish leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Standish is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
Hunt fails with the takedown.#CL#
Standish closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Niles Standish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Hunt.
Standish wants a takedown but no success here.
Standish goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Standish tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Standish gets caught flat footed, as Hunt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) Hunt
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Standish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish trying to control the position here. #T1#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hunt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Standish looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Standish looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Standish! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Standish (4) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
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.
Hunt tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (6) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt tries to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Standish tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Standish isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Standish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt 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.
Standish sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Standish is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (9) vs (2) Hunt#T4#
Standish trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Standish controlling his opponent.
Standish trying to control but Hunt is having none of it. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt tries to hold on but Standish postures up.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Standish controlling the pace for now.
Hunt wants to hold on but Standish pushes him away.#T6#
Hunt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hunt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hunt is staying active underneath Standish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Standish is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt wants to control but Standish is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Standish is working away from the top position though.
Standish is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
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.
Standish postures up.
#T9##SUB2#
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Standish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt controlling the position.
Standish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Standish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10#
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Standish postures up.
Standish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Standish trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Standish pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunt keeping hold of Standish's head, controlling as best he can.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Standish is working away from the top position though.
Standish is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Standish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Standish trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Standish keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Standish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Standish trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Standish is controlling well.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Standish is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Standish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt controls Standish momentarily but Standish frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standish trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
After winning the bout, Niles Standish 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 386 Majere vs Maximus
Date: Jan 12, 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 27 wins and 29 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Doe shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Doe darts in and clinches Robinson up against the cage.
Doe wants to take the fight to the mat but Robinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Doe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doe defends well and Robinson ends up having to push Doe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Doe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Globo Gym (5000) in the buildup to the fight.
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doe avoids it really well and circles away.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Declan Robinson.
Doe shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Doe rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Doe is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doe down to the mat. Doe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Doe darts in and clinches Robinson up against the cage.
Robinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doe prevents it.
#T1#
Doe wants a takedown but no success here.
Doe wants to take the fight to the mat but Robinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Doe looking for a takedown.
Robinson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doe wants a takedown but no success here.
Robinson has Doe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Robinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doe.
Doe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2##TD2#
Robinson jumps into guard, dragging Doe to the mat.
Robinson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts New York inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson is trying to hold Doe in close to prevent damage but Doe has managed to pass into half guard.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Robinson is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Doe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Doe has control of the leg. #T4#
Robinson has a hand on Doe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Doe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (3) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Doe trying to control but Robinson is having none of it. #T5#
Doe controlling the position easily from mount.
Robinson is trying desperately to improve position.
Doe wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely. #T6##SUB#
Robinson tries to improve his position but Doe has taken his back! Doe has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Robinson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Doe pushes Robinson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Doe!
An out of breath John Doe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 387 McCain vs Gracias
Date: Jan 12, 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 44 wins and 27 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 56 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McCain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracias's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Gracias
McCain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McCain is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCain in particular looking to stall.
McCain is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCain is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Gracias tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCain has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (0) Gracias
McCain looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
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#
Gracias is working to get back to half guard.
Gracias regains half guard.
McCain content to control rather than advance.
McCain seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Gracias is controlling McCain's trapped leg to prevent McCain from advancing to side control.
McCain is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5##SUB#
McCain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracias is just riding it out for now. McCain eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias moves into full guard.
McCain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain'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.#T6#
McCain won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Gracias has control of McCain's left arm, preventing McCain from doing any damage.
Gracias keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
Gracias managing to control the position. #T7#
McCain is looking to advance position but Gracias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (5) vs (4) Gracias
McCain wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
McCain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.
McCain 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 performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Gracias is thwarting McCain's attempts to control the position.
Gracias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCain wants to sweep but Gracias has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (7) Gracias#T10#
McCain is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control.
McCain gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but McCain is defending the position.
McCain wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Gracias working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCain's thigh. McCain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McCain trying to control the position.
#SUB#
McCain has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracias 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 McCain. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (10) Gracias
McCain prevents Gracias from improving position. #T13#
McCain wants to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias just content to control the position.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCain is trying to improve his position.
Gracias staying calm.#T14#
McCain looks to move to half guard but instead Gracias has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (5) vs (12) Gracias
Gracias controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias manages to capitalize on a mistake by McCain to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (5) vs (15) Gracias
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 15 to 5.
Helio Gracias is the new middleweight champion!
Helio Gracias 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 387 McCain vs Gracias
Date: Jan 12, 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 30 wins and 16 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Solo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chai. #TD#
Chai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chai lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Solo
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Solo has Chai pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Solo keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Solo
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. #T3#
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai working away.
Solo is trying to escape the position but Chai is controlling the position. #T4#
Solo holding on.
Solo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard. #T6#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Solo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solo holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Chai being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Solo keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Solo is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Solo defending well. #T10#
Chai controlling the pace.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Solo
Solo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (11) vs (0) Solo
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Solo doesn't allow it. #T12#
Chai controlling his opponent.
Solo wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Solo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai wants to take Solo's back but he can't do it this time.
Solo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Chai.#T14#
Solo is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Stsyapan Chai 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 387 McCain vs Gracias
Date: Jan 12, 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 17 wins and 21 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 25 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Barnett gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Gascoigne#SUB#
Barnett is working for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnett stalling away here and it's allowed Gascoigne to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Gascoigne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (2) Gascoigne
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Gascoigne is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Gascoigne passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gascoigne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Gascoigne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascoigne content to control rather than advance.
Gascoigne prevents Barnett from improving his position.#T2#
Barnett controlling the position for now.
Gascoigne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascoigne slows the pace down in half guard.
Gascoigne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Barnett holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Gascoigne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascoigne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnett is pressing down on Gascoigne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Barnett 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.
Barnett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (4) vs (2) Gascoigne
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Barnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.#T5#
Gascoigne has control of Barnett's left arm, preventing Barnett from doing any damage.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Barnett passes into half guard.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well. #T6##SUB#
Barnett seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnett is pressing down on Gascoigne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascoigne is holding on for now.
Gascoigne is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnett from advancing position.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well.
Gascoigne has a hand on Barnett's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnett takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (7) vs (2) Gascoigne
Barnett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascoigne is looking to escape. #T7#
Gascoigne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett wants to take Gascoigne's back but he can't do it this time.
Gascoigne 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.
Barnett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnett wants to control the pace but Gascoigne is squirming around nicely.
Gascoigne prevents Barnett from taking his back.
Gascoigne wants to hold on but Barnett pushes him away.#T8#
Barnett wants to control the pace but Gascoigne is squirming around nicely.
Gascoigne is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnett has a good base and remains in mount.
Gascoigne is squirming around, avoiding Barnett's attempts to control the action.
Barnett fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Gascoigne tries to lock up and control but Barnett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascoigne is squirming around, avoiding Barnett's attempts to control the action.
Barnett fails to advance to Gascoigne's back.
Barnett controlling the pace for now.
Barnett wants to take his opponent's back but Gascoigne doesn't allow it. #T10#
Gascoigne is squirming around, avoiding Barnett's attempts to control the action.
Barnett avoids the attempt from Gascoigne to control.
Gascoigne is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett wants to control the pace but Gascoigne is squirming around nicely.
Gascoigne wants to hold on but Barnett pushes him away.#SUB#
Barnett goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gascoigne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (7) vs (4) Gascoigne#T11#
Barnett is pulling down on Gascoigne's head to control his posture.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Gascoigne tries to pass.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascoigne looking to sit in guard and control but Barnett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (9) vs (4) Gascoigne
Gascoigne keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass. #T12#
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gascoigne looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascoigne, not yet. #T13#
Gascoigne pulls Barnett in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Gascoigne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there. #T14#
Gascoigne pulls Barnett in close to prevent any damage.
Gascoigne wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gascoigne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gascoigne's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath Quinn Barnett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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