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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 412 Banner vs Ozymandias
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 30 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 22 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Elvul closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ibrahim (0) vs (4) Elvul
Ibrahim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Elvul is looking to take a break and control but Ibrahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Elvul jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (0) vs (7) Elvul
Ibrahim tries to improve position but can't.
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Ibrahim trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (0) vs (10) Elvul
Elvul prevents Ibrahim from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Elvul postures up.
Ibrahim regains half guard.#T1#
Elvul is stalling here. Ibrahim is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Elvul seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ibrahim has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (10) Elvul
Ibrahim taking a breather here. #SUB#
Ibrahim goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Elvul rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ibrahim's guard! Nice work there by Elvul! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (12) Elvul
Ibrahim managing to control the position.
Ibrahim looking to control.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ibrahim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elvul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ibrahim pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Elvul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Ibrahim working for submissions but it's allowed Elvul to get to half guard.
Elvul wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Elvul is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elvul is trying to control the action in half guard but Ibrahim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
#T4#
Elvul passes into side control, despite Ibrahim's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (15) Elvul#SUB2#
Elvul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ibrahim prevents Elvul from moving into mount.
Ibrahim is trying to work for a sweep but Elvul has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ibrahim (4) vs (17) Elvul#SUB2#
Elvul jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ibrahim manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ibrahim gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ibrahim (4) vs (19) Elvul#T5#
Ibrahim manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Elvul slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Elvul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ibrahim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ibrahim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Ibrahim pulls Elvul in to control the position.
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Elvul stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here.
Elvul stands and throws Ibrahim's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (22) Elvul#T7#
Ibrahim is looking to reverse the position.
Ibrahim manages to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard.
Elvul trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Elvul prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Ibrahim gets full guard.#T8#
Ibrahim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Elvul is pushing down on Ibrahim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ibrahim is fighting to maintain full guard but Elvul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Elvul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ibrahim is not content to let Elvul control the position.
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Ibrahim is trying to control but Elvul passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (25) Elvul
You can see the frustration on Ibrahim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Ibrahim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (25) Elvul
Ibrahim uses his free foot to push down on Elvul's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Elvul. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (25) Elvul
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim tries to control but Elvul wriggling away.
Elvul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elvul is looking to escape.
Elvul has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ibrahim's lack of action.
#T10##SUB#
Ibrahim is working for a kimura but Elvul is defending it quite comfortably.
Ibrahim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Elvul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Elvul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Elvul is looking for a triangle but Ibrahim pushes his legs off easily.
Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Elvul is retaining full guard.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully. #T12#
Elvul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
Ibrahim works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13##SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Elvul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage.
Elvul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibrahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibrahim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (29) Elvul
Elvul is not going to allow Ibrahim to sit and survive in this position.
Ibrahim rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elvul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elvul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (13) vs (29) Elvul
Elvul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ibrahim not doing much here.
#T14#
Ibrahim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (16) vs (29) Elvul
Ibrahim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ibrahim controlling the position easily from mount.
Elvul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim fails to advance to Elvul's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 29 to 16.
A victorious Dreynos Elvul 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 413 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 28 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cap drives through and clinches with Silalahi against the cage.
Cap prevents the takedown attempt.
Cap looking for a takedown.
Silalahi is pressed up against the cage. Cap has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silalahi down to the mat. Silalahi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cap doesn't manage to clinch there - Silalahi circles away.
#TD2#
Silalahi shoots in and bounces Cap off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cap (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Cap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Silalahi preventing the sweep.
Silalahi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi trying to control but Cap is working from the bottom.
Cap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (2) Silalahi#T1#
Silalahi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silalahi has his hands on Cap's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Cap is proving a slippery customer.
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cap is one step ahead there. #T2#
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Cap engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cap trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Cap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi has his hands on Cap's head, controlling the position.
Cap wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving. #T3#
Silalahi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silalahi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (4) Silalahi
Still in half guard, Silalahi seems content to control.
Cap might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cap manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there.
Cap is trying to keep Silalahi in close.
#T4#
Silalahi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Silalahi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cap wants to sweep here but Silalahi controlling him for the moment.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silalahi preventing the sweep. #T5#
Cap trying to control the position here.
Cap keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cap is adopting a defensive guard.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Cap.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi looking to pass the guard.
Cap is trying to control the position but Silalahi postures up. #T6#
Silalahi controlling from the top position.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silalahi passes Cap's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Silalahi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silalahi trying to advance position but Cap counters by regaining guard. #T7#
Silalahi controlling from the top position.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Cap keeps moving.
Silalahi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cap is staying active underneath Silalahi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Silalahi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Cap is defending well.
Cap wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
#T8#
Silalahi trying to control the pace.
Cap is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silalahi wants to control but Cap is keeping him busy.
Well, if Silalahi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Silalahi is pressing down on Cap's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cap is holding on for now. #T9##SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Silalahi seems to be working for a kimura but Cap defends the submission attempt.
Silalahi controlling the pace.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Cap is having none of it. #SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura but Cap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silalahi to get the leverage.
Silalahi is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Silalahi is trying to control the action in half guard but Cap is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cap is looking to control Silalahi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cap avoid being mounted?
Cap is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cap is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Cap tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg. #T11#
Cap is concentrating on defense, preventing Silalahi from advancing position.
Cap moves into full guard.
Cap 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.
Cap is trying to keep Silalahi in close.
Silalahi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Cap.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Cap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Silalahi trying to control but Cap is working from the bottom.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (2) vs (7) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cap looks calm but he's in trouble here. Silalahi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cap is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Silalahi lets go of the hold and Cap can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
NYF 113: Perry vs Harklie
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silalahi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silalahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Silalahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray working aggressively here.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray pushes Silalahi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silalahi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silalahi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silalahi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silalahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silalahi throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray lands a left hand.
#T1#
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Silalahi stalling the fight.
Silalahi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray misses with the head strike.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Silalahi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silalahi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silalahi. That's going to slow Murray down. #CL2#
Murray rushes Silalahi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Silalahi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Murray.
Silalahi can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
Silalahi tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Silalahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silalahi blocks an uppercut.
Murray misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Silalahi to work.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Silalahi blocks an uppercut.
Silalahi misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silalahi's elbow.
Murray misses with some punches.
Silalahi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murray avoids it.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Silalahi controls the action.
Silalahi prevents a body shot from Murray.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Silalahi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Murray. #CUT2#It looks like Greggory Silalahi has been cut.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
Silalahi blocking some punches.
#T3#
Silalahi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silalahi looking to slow down the pace here.
Murray lands a left hand.
Silalahi misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silalahi or not.
Silalahi working hard to break the clinch.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silalahi backwards. #ROC2#Silalahi is rocked!
Silalahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Silalahi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silalahi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silalahi or not.
Silalahi is breathing heavily.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silalahi wants to get back to striking at distance but Murray won't allow it.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Silalahi.
Silalahi blocks an uppercut.
Silalahi seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Silalahi's ribcage. Silalahi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silalahi's elbow.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silalahi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silalahi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Murray.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silalahi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murray is keeping busy.#T4#
A short uppercut from Murray.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silalahi's elbow.
Silalahi pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silalahi.
Murray lands a big right hand that drops Silalahi! The killer instinct kicks in and Murray finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Murray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Murray!
After winning the bout, Matthew Murray 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 410 McDonald vs Ribeiro
Date: Apr 06, 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 33 wins and 30 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ibrahim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz tries to bench press Ibrahim off him but Ibrahim keeps the position. #SUB#
Ibrahim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nutz, who protects the arm well.
Nutz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (2) Nutz
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Nutz tries to pass to full mount but Ibrahim defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ibrahim manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz controlling from the top position.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ibrahim holds on and takes a little breather.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet. #SUB#
Ibrahim has his foot on Nutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nutz works his way back into a safe position though.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Nutz won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Nutz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nutz preventing the sweep.
Ibrahim is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Nutz trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim looking to control.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nutz won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here. #T4#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Nutz trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard. #T5#
Ibrahim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ibrahim'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.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Nutz is stalling in the full guard.
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (2) Nutz#T6#
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (2) Nutz
Ibrahim controlling the position from side mount.
Nutz struggling a bit here.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Nutz is working from the bottom. #T7#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Nutz is working away.
Nutz struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Ibrahim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nutz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ibrahim but great work by Nutz. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (6) Nutz
Ibrahim is looking to regain half guard here but Nutz keeps moving and retains side control.
Ibrahim has one of Nutz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ibrahim tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Nutz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ibrahim! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ibrahim (9) vs (8) Nutz
Nutz avoids the attempt from Ibrahim to control.
Ibrahim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position but Nutz isn't that keen on the idea.
Ibrahim is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Nutz controlling his opponent.
Ibrahim tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ibrahim is looking to get to half guard.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ibrahim is looking to escape.
Ibrahim tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Nutz wants to control the pace but Ibrahim is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nutz controlling from mount.
Ibrahim tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ibrahim tries to reverse the position but Nutz maintains control.
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to control Nutz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?#T11#
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibrahim keeps working.
Nutz trying to control from Ibrahim's half guard. Ibrahim has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Nutz trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ibrahim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Nutz's head to control his posture. #T13#
Nutz passes Ibrahim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ibrahim tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nutz seems to be working for a kimura but Ibrahim defends the submission attempt.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg.
Ibrahim preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ibrahim manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim controls Nutz momentarily but Nutz frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
A victorious Ahmad Ibrahim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Justa Nutz had this to say: 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Event:
SSG 411 Solo vs Chai
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Black closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Silalahi
Silalahi trying to control but Black postures up.
#SUB#
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Silalahi defends the submission attempt.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Black'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.
Silalahi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Silalahi manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Silalahi controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Black trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silalahi keeps trying to improve his position.
Silalahi pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
Black trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Black won't allow Silalahi to sweep him here.
Silalahi working a defensive guard here.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.
Silalahi looking to control.
#T2#
Silalahi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Black postures up.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Silalahi pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Black stands and throws Silalahi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (5) vs (0) Silalahi#T3#
Silalahi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Black's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silalahi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is defending well.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silalahi keeps working.
Black works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (8) vs (0) Silalahi#T4##SUB#
Black has hold of Silalahi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silalahi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Black looking to control but Silalahi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silalahi regains half guard.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Silalahi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Silalahi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Black is looking for a kimura here.
Silalahi trying to control here.
#T5#
Silalahi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (8) vs (4) Silalahi
Silalahi is riding his opponent, not letting Black buck him off.
Silalahi tries to get the hooks in deep but Black pushed the leg off.
Black tries to escape but Silalahi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silalahi trying to control momentarily.
#T6#
Silalahi keeps control of the position as Black tries to break free.
Black tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silalahi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Black manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Black trying to control here.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Black trying to control but Silalahi postures up.
Well, if Silalahi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Black is staying active underneath Silalahi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black wants to get back to full guard but Silalahi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (8) vs (7) Silalahi
Black can't escape the position.
Silalahi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Black is holding on tight.
Silalahi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Silalahi wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Silalahi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Black has worked his arm free - good work by Black!
Silalahi working away.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Black tries to improve position but can't.
Silalahi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Black's shoulder. That is not cool. #T9#
It looks like Silalahi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Black tries to buck Silalahi off but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black is trying to get back to half guard.
Black is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silalahi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silalahi wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Well, if Silalahi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Silalahi trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Silalahi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Black haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silalahi trying to control the pace.
Silalahi is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now. #T11#
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silalahi controlling the action here.
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black wants to control but Silalahi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Black (8) vs (10) Silalahi
Black is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi happy to just control the position for now. #T12#
Black is looking for a sweep.
Black being controlled for a moment.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Black is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi controlling from side mount. #T13##SUB2#
Silalahi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Black gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silalahi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura but Black is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silalahi to get the leverage.
Silalahi not doing much here.
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it. #T14#
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Silalahi sits in half guard.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silalahi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silalahi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (12) vs (10) Silalahi
Silalahi tries to break free.
#SUB#
Black is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Silalahi has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Black has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Silalahi taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Black doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Excalam Black!
Excalam Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Just some fights 21
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Syaiful pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Syaiful bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tragedy's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Syaiful throws the left hand but Tragedy avoids the punch easily.
Tragedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tragedy looks to land a left hand but Syaiful moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Syaiful coming out on top.
Tragedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Syaiful throws a jab when Tragedy was well out of range.
Tragedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Syaiful dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tragedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Syaiful.
An attempted straight right counter from Syaiful misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Tragedy.
The fighters circling - Syaiful throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Syaiful jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tragedy throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tragedy throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Syaiful counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tragedy! Syaiful lets Tragedy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Tragedy is rocked!
Tragedy is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Syaiful doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Tragedy crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Tragedy's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ahmad Syaiful! |
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Event:
SSG 406 Gomes vs Makarov
Date: Mar 23, 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 29 wins and 21 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 29 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Feet dives in for a single leg takedown but Ibrahim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Ibrahim tries to counter it with a takedown but Feet pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Feet successfully pulls guard.
Feet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Feet wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Feet 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.
Ibrahim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet controlling from the top position. #T1#
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Ibrahim pulls Feet in to control the position.
Ibrahim controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (0) Ibrahim
Feet is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ibrahim will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Ibrahim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (5) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Feet won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Feet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feet is pressing down on Ibrahim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Feet working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Feet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibrahim defends it easily.
Feet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (7) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim wants to control but Feet is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
Ibrahim wants to control but Feet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feet prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Feet trying to mount his opponent but Ibrahim defends it.
Feet works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (10) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Feet content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself. #T6#
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feet is one step ahead there.
Ibrahim looking to control.
Feet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Feet's head. It's preventing any offense from Feet, at least for the moment.
Ibrahim is looking to sweep but instead, Feet has passed into half guard.
#T7#
Feet is thwarting Ibrahim's attempts to control the position.
Feet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ibrahim is trying to maintain the position but Feet is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim actively working from the bottom here.
Feet wants to take a breather but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
Feet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Ibrahim wants to control the action here but instead Feet manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (13) vs (2) Ibrahim
Feet wants to control the pace but Ibrahim is squirming around nicely.
Feet controlling his opponent.
Ibrahim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ibrahim tries to control Feet's body but Feet pushes him off. Ibrahim squirms to his side and now Feet has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Feet (16) vs (2) Ibrahim#T9#
I would not like to be Ibrahim right now.
Feet is looking to control Ibrahim but Ibrahim is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Feet is hanging on to Ibrahim's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Ibrahim prevents Feet from getting a body triangle.
Feet doesn't have the hooks in and Ibrahim manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (16) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.
Feet is looking to control Ibrahim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feet avoid being mounted?
Feet is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Feet defends it.
Ibrahim keeps trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (16) vs (7) Ibrahim
Feet tries to hold on but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim fails to move to back control.
Feet is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Ibrahim controlling from mount.
Ibrahim avoids the attempt from Feet to control.
Feet stops Ibrahim from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Feet is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Feet looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T13#
Feet is desperately trying to improve his position but Ibrahim has a good base and remains in mount.
Feet has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Feet (16) vs (10) Ibrahim
Feet tries to break free.
Ibrahim is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Feet rolls, trying to escape but Ibrahim keeps control of the position.
Feet trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Feet tries to break free.
Feet trying to control the hands but Ibrahim breaks the grip. #T14##SUB2#
Feet is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ibrahim is hanging on to Feet's back as he tries to escape.
Ibrahim controlling the position well here. Feet rolled but Ibrahim kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ibrahim struggling to keep hold of the position.
Feet wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ibrahim controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Seemah Feet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Ghetea vs Longabaugh
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Pamungkas.
Yairguez fails with the takedown
and Pamungkas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Yairguez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yairguez lands in his opponent's guard.
Pamungkas pushes Yairguez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pamungkas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yairguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pamungkas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Yairguez backs away, Pamungkas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Pamungkas tries to sprawl but Yairguez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yairguez moves nicely into side control.
Yairguez trying to control the position but Pamungkas is working away.
Pamungkas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Yairguez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pamungkas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yairguez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pamungkas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pamungkas prevents Yairguez from moving into mount.
Yairguez is looking to take a break and control but Pamungkas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pamungkas stops Yairguez from passing to mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Yairguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pamungkas is not content to let Yairguez control the position. #SUB2#
Yairguez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pamungkas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yairguez but great work by Pamungkas.
Yairguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yairguez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pamungkas.
#SU#
Pamungkas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Yairguez staying out of range there.#T3#
Yairguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pamungkas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yairguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Pamungkas throws a hook but Yairguez avoids it easily.
Pamungkas swings for the body but Yairguez moves out of range.
Yairguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pamungkas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yairguez takes a swing at Pamungkas's ribcage but misses.
Yairguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Yairguez throws an overhand right that lands on Pamungkas's shoulder, as Pamungkas tries to avoid the shot.
Pamungkas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pamungkas lands a slapping body shot.
Pamungkas misses with a hook. Yairguez ducked under it nicely.
Yairguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yairguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pamungkas manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Yairguez takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yairguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Yairguez.
Yairguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yairguez misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas is trying to force a seperation but Yairguez has the dominant position.#TD2#
Yairguez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Yairguez blocks the strikes from Pamungkas.
Yairguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pamungkas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Yairguez asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Yairguez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pamungkas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yairguez's guard! Nice work there by Pamungkas!
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 Bambang Pamungkas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Yairguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pamungkas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yairguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pamungkas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pamungkas throws a lazy right hand but Yairguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yairguez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Pamungkas as he connects with a hook.
Pamungkas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yairguez.
Pamungkas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pamungkas.
Yairguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pamungkas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pamungkas throws a quick counter head kick but Yairguez was just out of range.
Pamungkas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yairguez.
Bambang Pamungkas is winning the standup battle so far.
Pamungkas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pamungkas takes a swing at Yairguez's ribcage but misses.
Pamungkas looks to score with a jab to the body but Yairguez is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pamungkas.
Yairguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pamungkas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yairguez misses with a hook.
It looked like Pamungkas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pamungkas lands a jab to Yairguez's midsection.
Yairguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pamungkas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Yairguez avoids the body shot from Pamungkas.
Yairguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yairguez is looking to clinch but Pamungkas is avoiding it.
Pamungkas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yairguez can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Yairguez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pamungkas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Yairguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yairguez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pamungkas tries to escape but Yairguez is in control.
Yairguez is looking to take a break and control but Pamungkas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Pamungkas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yairguez is controlling him well.
Yairguez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ES#
Pamungkas throws Yairguez to one side and escapes!
Yairguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yairguez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pamungkas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yairguez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yairguez tries to clinch up.
Yairguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Pamungkas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Yairguez misses.
Pamungkas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pamungkas throws a front kick that sends Yairguez stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yairguez. That's going to slow Pamungkas down.
Yairguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pamungkas.#T3#
Yairguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yairguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pamungkas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pamungkas throws a lazy right hand but Yairguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pamungkas scores with a hook.
Yairguez tries to work over Pamungkas's front leg with a kick but Pamungkas checks it.
Pamungkas lands with a nice body punch.
Yairguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pamungkas.
A countering left hand to the body from Yairguez misses.
Yairguez moves out of range of the leg kick from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas takes a swing at Yairguez's ribcage but misses.
Yairguez is looking to clinch but Pamungkas is avoiding it.
Pamungkas ducks under a wild hook from Yairguez.
An attempted straight right counter from Pamungkas misses the target.
Yairguez misses with a takedown
and Pamungkas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Yairguez.
Yairguez throws a body punch but Pamungkas moves out of range.
Pamungkas lands a head kick!
#T4#
Pamungkas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Pamungkas tries to keep at a distance but Yairguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pamungkas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pamungkas lands with a light punch inside.
Pamungkas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yairguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Pamungkas fails to land.
Yairguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pamungkas throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Pamungkas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pamungkas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yairguez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pamungkas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pamungkas misses with a body shot.
Pamungkas avoids the head kick by Yairguez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambang Pamungkas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pamungkas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yairguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas defending well as Yairguez loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Yairguez misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pamungkas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yairguez misses with a wild body shot.
Yairguez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pamungkas's head.
Pamungkas lands a body shot.
Yairguez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pamungkas doesn't seem bothered though.
Pamungkas throws a hook to the side of Yairguez's head but Yairguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yairguez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yairguez tries to clinch but Pamungkas is having none of it.
Yairguez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pamungkas blocks the body kick.
Yairguez tries to clinch up but Pamungkas circles away and keeps his distance.
Yairguez lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Pamungkas throws out a loose jab but Yairguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yairguez throws the left hand but Pamungkas avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Yairguez has closed the distance and engaged Pamungkas in a clinch.
I was talking to Pamungkas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yairguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Pamungkas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yairguez.
Pamungkas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Pamungkas breaks from the clinch.
Pamungkas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pamungkas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Pamungkas tries to keep at a distance but Yairguez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Pamungkas breaks from the clinch.
Yairguez blocks a head kick by Pamungkas.
Rodri Yairguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Yairguez misses.
Pamungkas slips a jab from Yairguez.
Yairguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pamungkas.
Yairguez moves out of range as Pamungkas throws a body kick.
Pamungkas misses with an uppercut.
Yairguez misses with a body kick.
Yairguez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Yairguez misses.
Pamungkas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pamungkas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Yairguez drives through with a takedown into Pamungkas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pamungkas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Yairguez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pamungkas trying to control the position but instead, Yairguez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pamungkas into the cage.
Yairguez is working for takedown but Pamungkas is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Yairguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yairguez blocking some punches.
Yairguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Pamungkas backwards.
Pamungkas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yairguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pamungkas avoids it.
Pamungkas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yairguez blocking some punches.
Pamungkas lands a body punch.
Bambang Pamungkas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yairguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yairguez misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yairguez.
Yairguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yairguez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pamungkas blocks it with crossed arms.
Yairguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pamungkas throws a punch but it's blocked by Yairguez. #T4#
Pamungkas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bambang Pamungkas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodri Yairguez.
Yairguez lands a nice knee to the body.
Yairguez misses with an elbow over the top.
Yairguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Pamungkas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yairguez obliges.
Pamungkas blocks a body shot from Yairguez.
Yairguez lands with a right to the head.
Pamungkas working aggressively here.
Pamungkas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yairguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yairguez can't get the takedown.
Yairguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodri Yairguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pamungkas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bambang Pamungkas!
A very excited looking Bambang Pamungkas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Rodri Yairguez was interviewed post fight and said 'A loss is a good learning experience if you take it that way, but it also isn't a win. Everybody loses eventually.'. |
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NYF 109: Sillalahi vs Hopson
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Silalahi misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hopson.
Silalahi misses the jab.
A big right from Hopson misses.
Silalahi lands with a nice body punch.
Silalahi misses the jab.
Silalahi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopson wants to counter the offense by Silalahi and move into the clinch position.
Hopson jabs Silalahi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hopson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silalahi manages to avoid it.
Hopson walks into a stiff left hand from Silalahi.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silalahi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hopson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silalahi takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Hopson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silalahi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silalahi defends it nicely.#T1#
Hopson works Silalahi's body with a nice hook.
Greggory Silalahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silalahi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hopson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Silalahi.
It seemed like Hopson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silalahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hopson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silalahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silalahi misses with a hook
and Hopson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silalahi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silalahi throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silalahi takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
Silalahi throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silalahi.
Hopson tries to counter with a clinch but Silalahi shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Hopson throws a body shot but no joy.
Silalahi throws the kick towards the body but Hopson avoids it.
Silalahi misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Hopson counters with a takedown into side control.
Silalahi gets back to half guard.
Silalahi is trying to stand up here but Hopson is controlling him well.
Hopson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silalahi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson prevents Silalahi from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopson in particular looking to stall.
Hopson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silalahi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Silalahi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silalahi wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Hopson seems content to control.
Hopson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silalahi taking some punishment here, with Hopson in his half guard.
Silalahi wants to get back to his feet.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
Hopson wants to free his trapped foot but Silalahi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silalahi wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silalahi thows a body kick. Hopson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silalahi misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Silalahi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silalahi slips a straight right by Hopson.
Silalahi scores with a body shot.
Silalahi throws a right hand that misses
and Hopson counters with a stiff right hand.
Silalahi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silalahi lands with a kick to the temple. Hopson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silalahi throws a lazy right hand but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopson misses with a takedown attempt - Silalahi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greggory Silalahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
A head kick misses from Silalahi.
Silalahi misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Hopson shoots in and gets a takedown into Silalahi's guard.
Silalahi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silalahi being controlled here, momentarily. #ES#
Silalahi pushes Hopson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greggory Silalahi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Silalahi swings widly with a right hand
and Hopson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silalahi throws a body shot but no joy.
Silalahi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hopson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Silalahi slips a straight right by Hopson.
Hopson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silalahi.
Silalahi misses with a looping left.
Hopson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hopson.
Hopson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses.
Hopson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses.
Hopson wants to counter with a clinch but Silalahi pushes him away.
Silalahi lands a jab to Hopson's midsection.
Silalahi thumps Hopson with a low kick.
Hopson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silalahi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Silalahi takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
Silalahi throws a sloppy head kick and Hopson moves out of range easily.
Hopson shoots in for a double leg but Silalahi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silalahi throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silalahi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Silalahi misses
and Hopson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Hopson. Beautiful body shot.
Silalahi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silalahi cracks Hopson with a good jab.
Hopson looks to land a right hand but Silalahi moved out of range.
Silalahi misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Hopson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silalahi doesn't seem phased though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Hopson rushes Silalahi and presses him up against the cage.
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Silalahi avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Silalahi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopson backwards. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Hopson.
Hopson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson managing to block the knees to the body from Silalahi.
Hopson tries to work over Silalahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silalahi missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hopson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silalahi slowing the pace effectively.
Silalahi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Silalahi has a couple of punches blocked by Hopson.
#BC#
Silalahi breaks the clinch.
Hopson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silalahi.
Hopson moves forwards but Silalahi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Hopson.
Hopson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopson avoids the head kick by Silalahi.
Silalahi lands with a straight right. Hopson didn't see that one coming.
Silalahi misses with an uppercut.
Silalahi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Hopson tries to clinch but Silalahi moves out of range.
Hopson defending well as Silalahi loads up on a big left hand.
Hopson checks a low kick from Silalahi.
Nice uppercut there from Hopson.
Silalahi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silalahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopson can do to turn this around?
Silalahi ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
A jab lands there for Hopson.
Silalahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson cracks Silalahi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silalahi throws a low kick but Hopson avoids it.
Silalahi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopson! But no joy.
Hopson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silalahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Silalahi misses the target.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silalahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silalahi defending well as Hopson loads up on a big left hand.
Silalahi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hopson tests Silalahi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson throws a series of punches but Silalahi moves out of range. #T4#
Silalahi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hopson clinches.
Hopson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Silalahi is looking to control Hopson's arms but Hopson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silalahi has his back to the cage.
Silalahi looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopson.
Hopson lands a body punch.
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Silalahi avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
A short left from Silalahi.
Silalahi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hopson.
Greggory Silalahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
Hopson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hopson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesse-James Hopson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Hopson slips a straight right by Silalahi.
Silalahi throws a leg kick but Hopson moved away.
Silalahi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silalahi throws a low kick but Hopson avoids it.
Silalahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Silalahi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopson misses the shot to the body.
Hopson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silalahi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Silalahi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hopson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silalahi misses with a body punch
and Hopson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopson jabs at Silalahi's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hopson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silalahi!
Silalahi sneaks out the side door and pushes Hopson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson with a nice cross.
Silalahi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Silalahi misses with a low kick.
Silalahi lands with a kick to the temple. Hopson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silalahi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice takedown defense from Silalahi. No joy for Hopson on that attempt.
Silalahi misses with a head kick.
Hopson avoids the head kick by Silalahi.
Greggory Silalahi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopson connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Silalahi.
Silalahi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silalahi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hopson blocks a head kick by Silalahi.
Silalahi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hopson to counter with a crisp jab.
Silalahi misses with a straight left.
Silalahi misses with an uppercut. Hopson saw that one coming.
Hopson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Silalahi.
Hopson scores with a jab. Silalahi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopson lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Hopson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silalahi lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Silalahi.
A jab from Silalahi misses.
Hopson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silalahi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopson.
Silalahi lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopson off the cage and back into range.
Hopson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Silalahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Hopson moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hopson. #BC#
Silalahi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silalahi tries to land a leg kick but Hopson saw it coming and moves away.
Silalahi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silalahi.
A nice side step and Hopson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silalahi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopson scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Silalahi connects with a body shot.
Hopson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silalahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopson moves away.
A big right from Hopson misses.
Silalahi throws the left hand but Hopson avoids the punch easily.
Silalahi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Hopson coming out on top.
Silalahi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silalahi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopson manages to circle out of the way.
Hopson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silalahi.
Hopson slips under a jab.
Silalahi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses.
Silalahi throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
Silalahi moves away from the strike by Hopson. #T4#
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Hopson rushes Silalahi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Silalahi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Hopson.
Silalahi tries to stall but Hopson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silalahi lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
A body shot lands from Hopson.
Silalahi blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Silalahi stalling against the cage.
Silalahi can't break the clinch.
Silalahi lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Silalahi manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silalahi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silalahi misses with a straight left.
Hopson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silalahi. Silalahi obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Hopson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Greggory Silalahi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Silalahi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Hopson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silalahi throws a solid leg kick but Hopson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silalahi.
Silalahi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silalahi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Silalahi takes one to the side of the head.
Silalahi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silalahi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Silalahi.
Hopson checks a low kick from Silalahi.
Hopson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silalahi. Silalahi obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Hopson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silalahi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silalahi wants to get back to his feet but Hopson passes into half guard.
Hopson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hopson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Silalahi is looking to control Hopson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silalahi avoid being mounted?
Silalahi is looking to escape.
Hopson lands with a punch from half guard.
Silalahi has hold of Hopson's hands but Hopson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silalahi strikes from the bottom but Hopson passes into mount!
Silalahi taking shots to the head.
Silalahi really wants to buck Hopson off and get back to his feet.
Hopson looking to control but Silalahi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silalahi is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
BOOM! Hopson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hopson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Silalahi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Silalahi is trying to stand.
Silalahi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hopson. What's that going to do exactly?
Silalahi trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hopson landing strikes from the mount and Silalahi is in trouble!
Silalahi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hopson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC2#Silalahi is rocked!
Hopson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Silalahi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silalahi hang on?
Hopson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Silalahi badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hopson around the waist but Hopson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hopson is the winner by TKO! Hopson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse-James Hopson!
After winning the bout, Jesse-James Hopson 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 405 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Mar 16, 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 29 wins and 19 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hunt drives through with a takedown into Silalahi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Silalahi
Silalahi controlling the position.
Silalahi is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Silalahi being controlled here, momentarily.
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt postures up.
Silalahi pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Silalahi trying to control but Hunt postures up.
#SUB2#
Silalahi actively working from the bottom here.
Silalahi is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silalahi won't allow Hunt to pass to mount. #T2#
Hunt is keen to just control but Silalahi is a slippery customer.
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Silalahi has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silalahi trying to control the position here.
Silalahi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Silalahi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is keeping the position.
Silalahi seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Silalahi being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Silalahi is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#SUB2#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silalahi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Silalahi's legs - danger averted.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Silalahi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #SUB2#
Silalahi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silalahi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Silalahi looking to control.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silalahi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silalahi looking for a sweep. Not yet Silalahi, not yet.
Silalahi looking to control.
Silalahi can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Silalahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silalahi is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T7##SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Hunt seems content to control.
Silalahi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silalahi.
Silalahi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Silalahi
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Silalahi postures up.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Hunt has his hands on Silalahi's head, controlling the position.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Hunt is controlling Silalahi's posture.
Silalahi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silalahi looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silalahi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Hunt is staying active underneath Silalahi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silalahi trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Silalahi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #SUB#
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silalahi pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi moves into full mount! Hunt won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Silalahi
Silalahi controlling his opponent.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silalahi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape. #T12#
Silalahi fails to advance to Hunt's back.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Silalahi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (5) Silalahi#T13#
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Silalahi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (4) vs (9) Silalahi
Silalahi controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Silalahi's attempts to control the action.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Silalahi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Silalahi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silalahi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silalahi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (8) vs (9) Silalahi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt tries to get the hooks in deep but Silalahi pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silalahi wins on points by 9 to 8.
Raja Silalahi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSG 402 Borgia vs Gomes
Date: Mar 09, 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 25 wins and 20 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 27 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silalahi scores with a takedown into Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Strakapoud
Silalahi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strakapoud knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strakapoud trying to hold on to Silalahi's head to control him but Silalahi postures up.
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.
Silalahi prevents Strakapoud from improving his position.
Silalahi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud trying to hold on to Silalahi's head to control him but Silalahi postures up.
#T1#
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strakapoud knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Strakapoud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is defending well.
Silalahi controlling the action here.
Strakapoud is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silalahi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silalahi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silalahi (2) vs (4) Strakapoud
Silalahi tries to escape the position.
Silalahi wants to control his opponent's hands but Strakapoud gets his hands free. #T2#
Strakapoud wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy.
Good control from Strakapoud.
Silalahi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silalahi is really stuck here.
Strakapoud trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Silalahi's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silalahi wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Will Strakapoud go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Silalahi tries to escape but Strakapoud has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Strakapoud controlling from the back.
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Strakapoud won't let him.
Silalahi wants to escape the position.
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Strakapoud breaks the grip.
Silalahi is holding onto Strakapoud's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Silalahi staying busy and making it hard for Strakapoud to control. #T4#
Silalahi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Silalahi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Strakapoud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silalahi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silalahi keeping hold of Strakapoud's head, controlling as best he can.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Silalahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silalahi trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Silalahi has his hands clasped together around Strakapoud's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silalahi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi trying to control the position here.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strakapoud won't allow Silalahi to sweep him here. #T6#
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
Strakapoud won't allow Silalahi to sweep him here.
Strakapoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strakapoud trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Strakapoud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silalahi's guard.
Silalahi gets full guard.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
Silalahi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi is pulling down on Strakapoud's head to control his posture.
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strakapoud is one step ahead there.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass. #T8#
Silalahi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strakapoud won't allow Silalahi to sweep him here.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud pushing down on Silalahi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silalahi is staying active underneath Strakapoud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silalahi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard. #T9#
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Strakapoud is proving a slippery customer.
Strakapoud passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (7) Strakapoud
Silalahi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silalahi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Strakapoud's best efforts.
Silalahi is pressing down on Strakapoud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Strakapoud 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.
Silalahi has his hands on Strakapoud's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Strakapoud is proving a slippery customer.
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Silalahi managing to control the position.
Strakapoud trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi controls Strakapoud momentarily but Strakapoud frees himself. #T11##SUB#
Strakapoud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silalahi wants to sweep but no luck.
Silalahi is adopting a defensive guard.
Strakapoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Silalahi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T12#
Silalahi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily.
Silalahi 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.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silalahi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strakapoud preventing the sweep. #T13#
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Strakapoud stays in close to Silalahi's body and controls the position.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strakapoud is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Strakapoud is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 401 Feet vs Solo
Date: Mar 02, 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 32 wins and 29 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ibrahim feints and as San raises his hands in defense, Ibrahim changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) San
Ibrahim trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
San is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
San works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ibrahim preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there. #T1#
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (2) San
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim seems keen to control San's posture.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
San looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Ibrahim working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ibrahim is pulling down on San's head to control his posture.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim has his hands on San's head, controlling the position.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
San stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim pulls San in close to his closed guard and prevents San from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San postures up.
San works a leg free and moves into half guard.
San trying to mount his opponent but Ibrahim defends it.
Ibrahim is trying to maintain the position but San is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
San seems to be working for a kimura but Ibrahim defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. San is working away from the top position though.
San works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (5) San
San trying to control but Ibrahim is having none of it. #SUB2#
San working for a guillotine from mount but Ibrahim is in no mood to give up.
Ibrahim wants to control but San is having none of it.#SUB2#
San is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ibrahim has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ibrahim! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (5) San#T5#
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Ibrahim controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
San looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.
San 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.#T6##SUB2#
San looking for a guillotine here but Ibrahim defends easily.
San wants to control the position but Ibrahim says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
San is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibrahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibrahim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (9) San#SUB2#
San looking for the choke from the back.
Ibrahim manages to reverse the position and now he's in San's guard. Nice work there by Ibrahim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (9) San
Ibrahim advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (9) San
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Ibrahim controlling from side mount.
San is looking for a sweep.
Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
San is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
San gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T8#
Ibrahim is pressing down on San's thigh, looking to free his foot. San is holding on for now.
San trying to get back to full guard but Ibrahim takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (12) vs (9) San
San is working to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ibrahim avoids the attempt from San to control.
San tries to reverse the position but Ibrahim maintains control.
San is squirming around, avoiding Ibrahim's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Ibrahim controlling the pace for now.
San is trying desperately to improve position.
Ibrahim fails to move to back control.
San is working to get back to half guard.
San has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (15) vs (9) San
San wants to escape the position.
San manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ibrahim's guard. Nice work there by San.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (15) vs (11) San
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as San tries to pass. #T10##SUB#
San looking to improve position, pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh with his hand. Ibrahim seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is San paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! San's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ibrahim picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ahmad Ibrahim!
Ahmad Ibrahim 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:
SMASH: Hallow vs Sitsongrit
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Guru just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Guru's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pamungkas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guru misses with a looping right.
Guru swings for the body but Pamungkas moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pamungkas. Guru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pamungkas misses with a body shot.
Guru misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Pamungkas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Guru slips a straight right by Pamungkas.
Guru slips a straight right by Pamungkas.
Guru smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Guru to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Pamungkas is rocked!
Guru throws a push kick but Pamungkas slaps the foot to one side.
Pamungkas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pamungkas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pamungkas thows a leg kick but Guru checks it
and Guru counters with a stiff right hand.
Pamungkas is still on wobbly legs! Can Guru finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pamungkas looks to land a right hand but Guru moved out of range.#T1#
A jab lands there for Pamungkas.
Pamungkas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pamungkas seems to have recovered his senses.
Guru throws a head kick but Pamungkas moves out of range.
Guru cracks Pamungkas with a good jab.
Guru throws a jab but it's blocked by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas swings for the body but Guru moves out of range.
Guru throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Guru looks to score with a jab to the body but Pamungkas is just out of range.
Pamungkas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guru feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pamungkas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guru.
An inside leg kick from Pamungkas misses.
An inside leg kick from Pamungkas misses.
Pamungkas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pamungkas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guru throws a lazy right hand but Pamungkas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Pamungkas lands a slapping body shot.
Guru swings for the body but Pamungkas moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guru throws a head kick but Pamungkas moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Pamungkas.
Guru takes a swing at Pamungkas's ribcage but misses.
Pamungkas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pamungkas throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Guru lands a big head kick that sends Pamungkas tumbling to the mat! Guru takes a step backwards and waves Pamungkas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pamungkas ducks under a wild hook from Guru.
Guru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pamungkas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pamungkas misses with a body shot.
Guru moves away from the strike by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guru was well out of range. Poor timing from Pamungkas.
A telegraphed right hand from Guru misses the target.
A jab from Guru misses.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pamungkas lands a jab to Guru's midsection.#T3#
Guru throws a hook to the side of Pamungkas's head but Pamungkas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pamungkas throws a head kick that misses
and Guru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Guru.
Guru with the inside leg kick.
Pamungkas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Guru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pamungkas scores with a shot to the body.
Guru throws an overhand right that drops Pamungkas like a sack of potatoes! Guru dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Guru! |
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Event:
SSG 399 Maximus vs Makarov
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 33 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 28 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Helvig stuffs the takedown attempt from Ibrahim. Ibrahim gets slowly back to his feet.
Helvig half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Helvig gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Ibrahim has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Helvig regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
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.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard.
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig is pulling down on Ibrahim's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim advances to half guard. #T1#
Ibrahim prevents Helvig from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
Helvig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibrahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibrahim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (4) vs (2) Ibrahim
I would not like to be Ibrahim right now.
Ibrahim rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.#SUB2#
Helvig moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ibrahim. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to bench press Helvig off him but Helvig keeps the position.
Helvig controls the position.
Ibrahim wants to control but Helvig postures up.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig works to advance to full mount. Ibrahim defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (9) vs (2) Ibrahim
Helvig content just to control the position here. #T3#
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Helvig is taking a breather. Ibrahim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Ibrahim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Helvig prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Helvig stalling.
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ibrahim for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Helvig wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helvig is working away from the top position though.
Helvig is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (12) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Helvig has a good base and remains in mount.
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Helvig continues to stall.#T5#
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
More hug and hope from Helvig.
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Ibrahim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ibrahim has his hands on Helvig's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Helvig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ibrahim's guard.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Helvig trying to mount his opponent but Ibrahim defends it.
Helvig prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Helvig uses his free foot to push down on Ibrahim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ibrahim. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (15) vs (2) Ibrahim
Helvig wants to take Ibrahim's back here but Ibrahim is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T7#
Ibrahim wants to control but Helvig is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ibrahim working to try and regain half guard.
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Ibrahim tries to reverse the position but Helvig maintains control.#T8#
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Helvig tries to control but Ibrahim wriggling away.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Ibrahim has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (18) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control the hands but Helvig won't let him.
Helvig controls the action.#T9#
Helvig keeps control of the position as Ibrahim tries to break free.
Helvig doesn't have the hooks in and Ibrahim manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (18) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Ibrahim being controlled here momentarily.
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (20) vs (4) Ibrahim
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ibrahim has Helvig pulled in close to control his posture.
Helvig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helvig defends well.
Helvig won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here.
Ibrahim controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself.
Helvig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
Helvig 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.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Helvig's head. It's preventing any offense from Helvig, at least for the moment.
Helvig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Ibrahim pulls Helvig in close to prevent any damage.
Helvig advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (23) vs (4) Ibrahim
Helvig advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (25) vs (4) Ibrahim
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Helvig with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T14#
Helvig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ibrahim is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim wants to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim is squirming around, avoiding Helvig's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
After winning the bout, Bjørn Helvig 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 399 Maximus vs Makarov
Date: Feb 23, 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 24 wins and 20 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 28 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gascoigne tries to sprawl but Silalahi drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Gascoigne is having none of it.
Gascoigne wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Silalahi seems to be looking for submissions.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascoigne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Silalahi is trying to work for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending well.
Silalahi trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Silalahi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gascoigne has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Silalahi is working for a submission of some sort.
Gascoigne won't allow Silalahi to pass to mount.
Silalahi controlling the action here.
Gascoigne trying to control but Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi moves into full mount! Gascoigne won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (0) Gascoigne#T2#
Silalahi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gascoigne is holding on tight.
Silalahi controlling the pace for now.
Gascoigne wants to control but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi trying to control but Gascoigne is having none of it.
Silalahi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gascoigne stops Silalahi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gascoigne is trying to escape the mount but Silalahi keeps good control and instead manages to take Gascoigne's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (8) vs (0) Gascoigne#T3##SUB#
Silalahi tightening his grip on Gascoigne, looking for the choke.
Silalahi controls the action.
Gascoigne trying to control the action but Silalahi just sinks the hooks in.
Gascoigne looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silalahi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascoigne biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #T4#
Silalahi is controlling the position but Gascoigne somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Silalahi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silalahi wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Silalahi controlling the pace.
Gascoigne is pressing down on Silalahi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gascoigne is trying to control the position but Silalahi postures up.
Gascoigne tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Silalahi has gone for a leg lock! Gascoigne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (8) vs (2) Gascoigne
Silalahi has control of Gascoigne's left arm, preventing Gascoigne from doing any damage.
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Silalahi seems keen to control Gascoigne's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi wants to control but Gascoigne passes easily into half guard.
Gascoigne prevents Silalahi from improving his position.#T6#
Silalahi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silalahi is pulling down on Gascoigne's head to control his posture.
Gascoigne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gascoigne controlling from the top position.
Gascoigne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silalahi's guard. #T7##SUB#
Silalahi actively working from the bottom here.
Gascoigne is taking a breather. Silalahi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silalahi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gascoigne is working away from the top position though.
Silalahi trying to get back to full guard but Gascoigne takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (8) vs (5) Gascoigne
Silalahi holds on for dear life.
Gascoigne controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Silalahi working to try and regain half guard.
Gascoigne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silalahi is looking to escape.
Silalahi tries to hold on but Gascoigne postures up.
Silalahi gets back to half guard.
Silalahi desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T9#
Silalahi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gascoigne has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (8) vs (8) Gascoigne
Silalahi wants to hold on but Gascoigne pushes him away.
Silalahi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silalahi tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascoigne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Silalahi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silalahi tries to hold on but Gascoigne postures up.
Gascoigne prevents Silalahi from getting the reversal.
Gascoigne controlling his opponent.
Gascoigne trying to control but Silalahi is having none of it.
Gascoigne controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Silalahi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silalahi tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascoigne has a good base and remains in mount.
Gascoigne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silalahi tries to hold on but Gascoigne pushes him away. #T12#
Gascoigne controlling from the full mount.
Silalahi is trying to escape the mount.
Gascoigne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silalahi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gascoigne controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Gascoigne prevents Silalahi from getting the reversal.
Gascoigne controlling the position easily from mount.
Silalahi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silalahi is working to get back to half guard.
Silalahi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gascoigne controlling from the full mount.
Silalahi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Gascoigne controlling from mount.
Silalahi tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi tries to reverse the position but Gascoigne maintains control.
Gascoigne controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Gascoigne might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Silalahi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascoigne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gascoigne is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silalahi is surviving well by controlling Gascoigne's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Silalahi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Silalahi takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Raja Silalahi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Fleshou vs Tryastsyn 4
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pamungkas.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pamungkas connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pamungkas moves away.
A head kick misses from Pamungkas.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pamungkas's hands.
Pamungkas throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Pamungkas 's knee.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.#ROC2#Pamungkas is rocked!
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pamungkas's sensitive parts.
Pamungkas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Pamungkas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Pamungkas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pamungkas misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pamungkas seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pamungkas throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Pamungkas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Pamungkas avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Decent striking displayed by Pamungkas there.
An inside leg kick lands from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pamungkas throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pamungkas misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Pamungkas thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Pamungkas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pamungkas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pamungkas misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice right hand that sends Pamungkas toppling to the canvas! Pamungkas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sitsongrit finish him?!#T2#
Pamungkas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pamungkas missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit finds Pamungkas's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Pamungkas flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Sitsongrit lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Pamungkas will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suriyan Sitsongrit!
A less than humble Suriyan Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
NYF 104:Sillalahi vs Saragih 2
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Saragih gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Jack Saragih has been cut.
Saragih with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silalahi to score with a decent uppercut.
Silalahi misses with a body shot.
Saragih changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saragih lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Silalahi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silalahi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saragih.
Saragih with the counter takedown but Silalahi avoids it easily.
Saragih misses with a right hand
and Silalahi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saragih defending well as Silalahi loads up on a big left hand.
Silalahi throws the kick towards the body but Saragih avoids it.
Silalahi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saragih fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silalahi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silalahi throws a body punch but Saragih moves out of range.
Silalahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saragih scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Silalahi catches Saragih right on the button with a cross.
Saragih looks to throw the jab but Silalahi is out of range.
Silalahi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saragih sprawls and moves away.
Silalahi with a nice calf kick.
Silalahi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silalahi misses with a low kick.
Silalahi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silalahi tries to counter by clinching up but Saragih breaks away and moves out of range.
Saragih throws a lazy right hand but Silalahi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Saragih comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saragih throws a hook but Silalahi avoids it easily.
Silalahi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saragih throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silalahi takes one on the button.
Silalahi throws a jab when Saragih was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Silalahi. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Silalahi.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Saragih takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saragih!
Saragih avoids the body shot from Silalahi.
Saragih rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Saragih throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saragih throws a chopping leg kick but Silalahi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silalahi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saragih throws a hook but Silalahi avoids it easily.
A left lands for Saragih.
Silalahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Saragih is just out of range.#T2#
Silalahi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saragih's head.
Silalahi looks to throw a body kick
letting Saragih counter with a right hand.
Saragih cracks a nice hook into Silalahi's ribs.
Silalahi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saragih loads up on a big right hand but Silalahi slips the punch.
Saragih misses with a body kick.
Saragih looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silalahi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silalahi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silalahi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saragih.
Saragih fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silalahi walks into a left hand.
Silalahi throws a body punch but Saragih moves out of range.
Saragih drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saragih lands with a right hand.
Silalahi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Silalahi misses its intended target.
Silalahi throws a hook to the side of Saragih's head but Saragih sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silalahi dips to his left and cracks Saragih with an uppercut!#T3#
Silalahi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saragih counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silalahi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silalahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saragih manages to avoid it.
Saragih pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silalahi throws a body punch but Saragih moves out of range.
Saragih lands a leg kick that knocks Silalahi off balance momentarily.
Silalahi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saragih is out of range and Silalahi settles back down.
Silalahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saragih throws a head kick but Silalahi moves out of range.
Saragih looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saragih lands a high kick!
#ROC2#Silalahi is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Greggory Silalahi has been cut.
Saragih connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Silalahi out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Saragih!
Jack Saragih is the new featherweight champion!
Jack Saragih 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 394 Gracias vs Chai
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 28 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Reed forces Ibrahim back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Ibrahim has picked Reed up - he's going for a ride! Ibrahim dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Reed won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #SUB#
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Reed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage.
Ibrahim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reed trying to control here.
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Ibrahim seems content to control.#T1#
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Reed reverses the position - he's now on top in Ibrahim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Reed passes Ibrahim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending well.
#SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ibrahim has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg.
Ibrahim moves into full guard.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Reed's head. It's preventing any offense from Reed, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim has his hands on Reed's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Ibrahim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Reed's head. It's preventing any offense from Reed, at least for the moment.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Ibrahim pulls Reed in to control the position.
Ibrahim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Reed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ibrahim's guard.
Ibrahim won't allow Reed to pass to mount. #T5#
Reed not doing much here.
#SUB#
Reed 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.
Reed has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ibrahim holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
Ibrahim works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Reed wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reed being controlled here momentarily.
Reed wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T7#
Ibrahim is adopting a defensive guard.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet. #SUB2#
Ibrahim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim is controlling Reed's posture.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim is controlling Reed's posture.
Ibrahim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Ibrahim 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.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim controlling the position.
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Reed postures up.
#T11#
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim pulls Reed in close to his closed guard and prevents Reed from doing any damage or advancing position.
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Reed frees his head nicely. Oh but Ibrahim has switched to an armbar! Reed is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A very excited looking Ahmad Ibrahim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 395 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Feb 09, 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 24 wins and 19 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silalahi shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Kelly
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Silalahi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Kelly has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silalahi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kelly for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Silalahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kelly 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi looking to sit in guard and control but Kelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (2) Kelly
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.#T1#
Kelly trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Kelly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silalahi 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silalahi looking for a sweep. Not yet Silalahi, not yet.
Silalahi pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.
Kelly slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Silalahi is defending against the submission attempts here by Kelly.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silalahi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Silalahi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kelly is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Kelly slows the pace down in half guard.
Silalahi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi looking to control.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Silalahi is trying to keep Kelly in close.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there. #T4#
Kelly wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silalahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kelly trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Silalahi controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving. #SUB#
Kelly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kelly postures up.
Kelly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (5) Kelly
Kelly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silalahi's legs.
Silalahi is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Silalahi wants to control but Kelly postures up.
Silalahi prevents Kelly from improving position.
Silalahi can't do much from the bottom here.
Kelly trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep.
Kelly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silalahi's legs.
Kelly trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silalahi has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Silalahi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is defending well.
Silalahi is refusing to be controlled, as Kelly sits in half guard.
Silalahi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silalahi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelly is working away from the top position though.
Silalahi is positioning himself well to prevent Kelly advancing to mount. #T8#
Kelly is pressing down on Silalahi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silalahi is holding on for now.
Kelly is trying to control the action in half guard but Silalahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kelly is pressing down on Silalahi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silalahi is holding on for now.
Silalahi is doing well to control the position and prevent Kelly from advancing to side control.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is defending well. #T9#
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi is concentrating on defense, preventing Kelly from advancing position.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.
#SUB2#
Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Silalahi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silalahi wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.
Silalahi trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silalahi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kelly prevents Silalahi from improving his position.#T10##SUB2#
Kelly is working for a kimura but Silalahi is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelly wants to take a breather but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kelly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silalahi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kelly.
Silalahi tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.#T11#
Kelly wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
Kelly is pressing down on Silalahi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silalahi is holding on for now.
Silalahi is pressing down on Kelly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is keeping the position.
Silalahi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silalahi has Kelly pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silalahi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (4) vs (5) Kelly#SUB2#
Silalahi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silalahi defends well.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silalahi is looking to advance position but Kelly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silalahi (4) vs (9) Kelly#T13#
Kelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silalahi is looking to escape.
Silalahi wants to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silalahi is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Kelly goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Silalahi turns into him and now he's in Kelly's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (6) vs (9) Kelly
Silalahi 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. #T14#
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Silalahi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kelly dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (6) vs (11) Kelly
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Silalahi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kelly passes into half guard.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly wins on points by 11 to 6.
A victorious Robert Kelly 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 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 56 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laitila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silalahi.
Laitila shoots in but Silalahi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Laitila shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (0) vs (2) Laitila
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Silalahi won't allow it.
Laitila is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Laitila is working for a kimura but Silalahi is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is defending well.
Silalahi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laitila passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila working away.#SUB2#
Laitila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laitila tries to advance to mount but Silalahi denies him. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silalahi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silalahi can't do much from the bottom here.
Silalahi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laitila's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Silalahi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Laitila works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (8) Laitila
Silalahi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Laitila seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silalahi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jari Laitila!
Our winner, Jari Laitila, 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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