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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
H18
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Louis looks to land a left hand but Bourque moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Louis scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Bourque beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC2#Bourque is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hector Bourque has been cut.
Bourque throws a body kick that misses.
Oh Bourque is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Louis cracks Bourque with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Louis! |
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Event:
H18
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rivera connects with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rivera.
Sangwit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sangwit looks winded!
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Sangwit does no damage.
Rivera lands a head shot.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Sangwit tries to clinch but Rivera moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sangwit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivera.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Rivera misses.
Sangwit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivera.
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sangwit was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
A nice side step and Sangwit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Sangwit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sangwit dodges the punch combination from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Sangwit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rivera throws a right hand that Sangwit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sangwit also avoids with ease.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sangwit.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Sangwit tries to counter with a clinch but Rivera shakes him off and moves away.
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Sangwit.
Rivera looks to land a combination. Sangwit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Leekpai Sangwit has been cut.#T2#
Sangwit moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.#CL2#
Sangwit moves into range and clinches up with Rivera.
Rivera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivera swinging wildly here.
Sangwit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sangwit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rivera jabs Sangwit right on the nose. Sangwit blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Rivera misses
and Sangwit counters with a series of strikes. Rivera will be more careful next time no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rivera.
Rivera throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rivera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leekpai Sangwit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Sangwit has managed to clinch.
Sangwit has Rivera pressed against the ropes, preventing Rivera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Sangwit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sangwit blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Sangwit takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera swings for the body but Sangwit moves out of range.
Rivera misses with a body kick.
Sangwit is breathing heavily.
Rivera throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice combination there by Sangwit.
#T1#
Rivera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Sangwit closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivera looks for the body kick but Sangwit saw that one coming.
Rivera misses with a body shot.
Rivera lands a nice looking body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sangwit blocks the leg kick.
Sangwit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alex Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Rivera.
Sangwit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivera finds it's way round the side to connect with Sangwit's head.
Rivera throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Sangwit drives through and clinches with Rivera against the ropes.
#T2#
Rivera is trying to push Sangwit away but Sangwit has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but Sangwit has him pressed against the ropes.
Sangwit has Rivera pressed against the ropes, preventing Rivera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sangwit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but Sangwit has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Sangwit fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Sangwit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivera tries to bum rush Sangwit with a series of wild strikes but Sangwit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sangwit wants to counter with a clinch but Rivera pushes him away.
A punch combination from Rivera misses.
Rivera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rivera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leekpai Sangwit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sangwit gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sangwit moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Rivera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rivera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sangwit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a kick to the body.
Sangwit defending well as Rivera loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera scores with a shot to the body.
Alex Rivera is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Rivera is looking to wear down Sangwit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rivera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sangwit.
Sangwit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Sangwit avoids them all with ease.
Sangwit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Sangwit clinches. #BC#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Sangwit stuns Rivera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rivera throws a leg kick
and Sangwit counters with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera. That's going to slow Sangwit down.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera clobbers Sangwit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivera throws a lazy right hand but Sangwit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivera backing away here, and Sangwit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sangwit scores with a spinning back kick!
Sangwit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sangwit tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Sangwit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sangwit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sangwit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rivera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rivera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sangwit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sangwit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
Rivera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sangwit.
Sangwit throws out a counter right but Rivera avoids it with no problem.
Leekpai Sangwit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Rivera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rivera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Rivera! |
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Event:
H10
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Bourque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frewin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick from Frewin misses.
Bourque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bourque throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frewin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frewin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frewin.
Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frewin.
Bourque wants to clinch up but Frewin keeps it at a distance.
Bourque is looking to clinch.
Frewin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frewin misses with a lunging right hand
and Bourque makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frewin.
Bobby Frewin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frewin.
Frewin throws a leg kick but Bourque sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Frewin.
Frewin throws out a loose jab but Bourque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frewin wants to slow Bourque down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Frewin looks to land a right hand but Bourque moved out of range.
Frewin throws a leg kick #CL#
and Bourque counters by moving into the clinch.
Frewin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bourque misses with a punch on the inside.
Frewin misses with the head strike.
Bourque trying to control the position but instead, Frewin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bourque into the ropes.
Bourque is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frewin.
Bourque working hard to break the clinch.
Frewin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frewin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bourque backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bourque.
Frewin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Frewin fails to land.
Frewin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Frewin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##KD2#
Frewin catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Bourque stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Bourque walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourque keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bourque looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frewin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bourque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frewin missing with a left hand there. Bourque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bourque went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bobby Frewin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bourque checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bourque is looking for a counter combo.
Frewin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bourque walks straight into a big right, left combination from Frewin and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Frewin as he moves his way up the rankings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Frewin! |
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Event:
H9
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Petchyindee throws the left hand but Sangwit avoids the punch easily.
Sangwit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petchyindee manages to avoid it.
Petchyindee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sangwit moves away.
Petchyindee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good leg kick by Sangwit. #CL#
Petchyindee closes the distance and clinches.
Petchyindee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Our sources have told us that Petchyindee has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Petchyindee misses with a knee to the head.
Petchyindee scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Leekpai Sangwit has been cut.
Nice elbow from Sangwit. #CUT2#It looks like Tham Petchyindee has been cut.
Petchyindee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petchyindee scores with a knee to the head.
Sangwit looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sangwit is looking to control Petchyindee's arms but Petchyindee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sangwit has his back to the ropes.
Sangwit is trying to break free.#T1#
Petchyindee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sangwit can't break the clinch.
Petchyindee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petchyindee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petchyindee stalling in the clinch.
Petchyindee landing knees to the head.
Petchyindee lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#Sangwit is rocked!
Petchyindee throws an elbow that misses.
Sangwit is still on wobbly legs! Can Petchyindee finish him?
Petchyindee lands a damaging elbow.
Sangwit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petchyindee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petchyindee lands an uppercut.
Petchyindee misses with a knee strike.
Petchyindee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petchyindee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sangwit's face.
Sangwit takes an elbow to the temple.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Petchyindee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sangwit looking to stall.
Petchyindee stalling.
Petchyindee is controlling Sangwit's neck. Petchyindee unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Sangwit goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tham Petchyindee!
Tham Petchyindee decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
H6
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Bourque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bourque avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bourque blocks a leg kick.
Pealike wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pealike lands a glancing blow to the side of Bourque's head.#CL#
Pealike moves into range and clinches up with Bourque.#BC#
Pealike manages to break the clinch.
Bourque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pealike punishes Bourque's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Pealike clinches up with Bourque and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pealike throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bourque looks winded!#BC#
Pealike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pealike with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cornbread Pealike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pealike scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pealike catches Bourque napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Bourque crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Pealike raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cornbread Pealike! |
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Event:
H5
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Frewin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sangwit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frewin throws the left hand but Sangwit avoids the punch easily.
Sangwit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sangwit tries to clinch up but Frewin circles away and keeps his distance.
Frewin throws out a leg kick but Sangwit moves out of range and Frewin only half commits.
It looked like Sangwit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sangwit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frewin moves away.
Sangwit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sangwit doesn't manage to clinch there - Frewin circles away.
Frewin lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sangwit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frewin doesn't seem bothered though.
Sangwit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Sangwit. Those never looked like landing.
Frewin scores with a nice strike.
Sangwit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sangwit is breathing heavily.#T1#
Frewin catches Sangwit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frewin is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sangwit checks a leg kick.
Sangwit doesn't manage to clinch there - Frewin circles away.
Frewin cracks a nice hook into Sangwit's ribs.
Frewin lands a right hook to the body.
Sangwit throws a sloppy head kick
and Frewin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frewin throws a low kick but Sangwit moves out of range easily.
Sangwit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sangwit misses with the body kick
enabling Frewin to counter with a crisp jab.
Frewin looks to land a right hand but Sangwit moved out of range.
Frewin catches Sangwit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Sangwit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archie Frewin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frewin scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sangwit doesn't manage to clinch there - Frewin circles away.
Frewin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frewin throws a big shot that misses.
Sangwit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sangwit misses with an uppercut. Frewin saw that one coming.
Frewin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sangwit manages to avoid it.
As Frewin looks to move away, Sangwit throws a big counter combo but Frewin just gets out of the way.
Frewin scores with a jab. Sangwit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frewin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sangwit takes one on the button.
Frewin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sangwit tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Frewin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frewin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sangwit in his tracks.
Sangwit throws a series of punches but Frewin moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Frewin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R2#
Sangwit throws a head kick that misses
and Frewin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frewin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frewin missing with a left hand there. Sangwit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frewin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sangwit tries to clinch there but Frewin circles away.
Frewin avoids the body shot from Sangwit.
Frewin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frewin. Sangwit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archie Frewin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sangwit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frewin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frewin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sangwit.
Frewin misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Sangwit
and Frewin counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frewin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sangwit.
Leekpai Sangwit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Frewin with a nice calf kick.
Frewin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sangwit wants to clinch
and Frewin counters with a nice body shot.
Frewin misses with a looping right.
Sangwit lands a glancing blow to the side of Frewin's head.#CL#
Sangwit drives through and clinches with Frewin against the ropes.
Sangwit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Frewin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frewin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sangwit tries to clinch there but Frewin circles away.
#T2#
Frewin blocks a head kick by Sangwit.
It seemed like Frewin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Frewin. That snapped Sangwit's head back.
Frewin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sangwit moves out of range of the strikes.
Frewin looks to land a left hand but Sangwit moved out of range nicely.
Sangwit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frewin throws a hook but Sangwit avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Frewin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frewin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sangwit tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Frewin manages to circle out of the way.
Frewin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frewin throws the left hand but Sangwit avoids the punch easily.
Leekpai Sangwit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frewin throws a hook to the side of Sangwit's head but Sangwit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Frewin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frewin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 18:20
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 18:20
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Frewin! |
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Event:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Claude Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Cody Harris!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dubberly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (0) Harris
Dubberly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubberly passes Harris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Harris looks winded!
Dubberly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Harris wants to control but Dubberly is keeping busy.
Dubberly controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dubberly controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dubberly'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.
Dubberly stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (5) vs (0) Harris#SUB#
Dubberly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dubberly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
Dubberly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dubberly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harris is trying to control Dubberly's posture but Dubberly avoids it.
Harris seems a little lost for a moment, as Dubberly dominates the positioning.
Harris prevents Dubberly from moving into mount.
Harris tries to bench press Dubberly off him but Dubberly keeps the position. #T4#
Harris keeps trying to improve his position.
Harris is not content to let Dubberly control the position.
Harris is trying to escape the position but Dubberly is controlling the position.
Dubberly has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Harris! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubberly (7) vs (0) Harris
Dubberly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dubberly trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
Harris tries to hold on but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Dubberly seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harris is holding on tight.
Dubberly controlling his opponent.
Dubberly wants to control the pace but Harris is squirming around nicely.
Dubberly is really struggling to control Harris but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dubberly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Harris gets back to half guard.
Harris trying to control but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Dubberly is looking to stall here but Harris recovers full guard. #T8#
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris has control of Dubberly's left arm, preventing Dubberly from doing any damage.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (7) vs (2) Harris
Harris wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Dubberly wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubberly wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Dubberly trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dubberly looking for subs off his back but Harris has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T10#
Dubberly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Harris controlling the action here.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dubberly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Dubberly is looking to get back to full guard here but Harris has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (7) vs (5) Harris
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dubberly is not content to let Harris control the position.
Harris advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubberly (7) vs (7) Harris#T12#
Dubberly looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dubberly (7) vs (10) Harris#SUB2#
Harris has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dubberly has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Harris is looking for the choke from the back position but Dubberly is controlling his hands well.
Harris keeps control of the position as Dubberly tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Harris is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dubberly has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T13##SUB2#
Dubberly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Harris is hanging on to Dubberly's back as he tries to escape.
Dubberly is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly wants to control his opponent's hands but Harris gets his hands free.
Dubberly tries to roll but Harris sticks to his back.
#T14##SUB2#
Harris is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dubberly is defending well though. Harris let's go of the attempt for now.
Dubberly tries to escape but Harris has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Harris avoiding Dubberly 's attempts to control his hands.
Harris keeps control of the position as Dubberly tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dubberly needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris wins on points by 10 to 7.
A less than humble Cody Harris 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:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Rory Gallagher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gallagher.
Roth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gallagher (2) vs (0) Roth
Roth tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Roth working for a triangle but Gallagher defends it easily.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gallagher trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB2#
Gallagher is sitting in close to Roth's body. Roth has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gallagher is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gallagher is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Roth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Rory Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gallagher tries to sprawl but Barnett drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Gallagher
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnett in particular looking to stall.
Barnett moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (0) Gallagher
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Gallagher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gallagher seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnett dominates the positioning.
Barnett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gallagher has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gallagher, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gallagher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gallagher looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Gallagher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Barnett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnett taking a breather here. #SUB#
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Gallagher is looking for a sweep.
Barnett takes a little break here. Gallagher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Gallagher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Barnett controlling the position.
Barnett trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
Barnett controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Barnett swings around for an armbar but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (5) vs (2) Gallagher
Barnett has his hands on Gallagher's head, controlling the position.
Barnett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gallagher manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (7) vs (2) Gallagher#T4#
Barnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Gallagher is keeping the position.
Barnett content to stall in guard here.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gallagher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnett pushing down on Gallagher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Gallagher is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Barnett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (10) vs (2) Gallagher
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett fails to move to back control.
Gallagher is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Barnett has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (13) vs (2) Gallagher#SUB#
Gallagher is trying to defend against the choke here but Barnett has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Barnett Tightens the hold and Gallagher taps out furiously! Barnett displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinn Barnett!
An out of breath Quinn Barnett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 157 Ibrahim vs Philbert
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Cody Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Harris tries to sprawl but Green drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (0) vs (2) Green
Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Green controlling the action here.
Green's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Green wants to pass the guard but Harris is defending well.
Harris is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Green is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Harris! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (0) vs (5) Green
Green controlling the pace for now.
Green with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T2#
Harris working to try and regain half guard.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Green content just to control the position here. #T3#
Harris is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Green has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (0) vs (8) Green
Green biding his time, looking for the opening.
Green is hanging on to Harris's back as he tries to escape.
Harris prevents Green from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Green has his arm under Harris's chin here. Game over son! Green squeezes tightly and Harris is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Walon Green!
A relieved looking Walon Green thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 146 Cheese vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rory Gallagher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Adamz swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallagher.
Adamz darts in looking for a takedown but Gallagher gets double underhooks and turns Adamz into the cage. #TD#
Gallagher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Adamz was covering up waiting for the punch and Gallagher finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gallagher (2) vs (0) Adamz#SUB2#
Gallagher is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Adamz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gallagher is looking to defend but Adamz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gallagher! Adamz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gallagher taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Faster Adamz! |
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Event:
SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rory Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gallagher misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallagher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Gallagher tries to counter it with a takedown but Hunt pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (4) vs (0) Gallagher
Hunt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt works to advance to full mount. Gallagher defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (6) vs (0) Gallagher
Gallagher tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.#SUB#
Gallagher defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Hunt wants to take his opponent's back but Gallagher doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gallagher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gallagher prevents Hunt from taking his back.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Hunt wants to control the pace but Gallagher is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Hunt has hold of Gallagher's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gallagher manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gallagher is now in Hunt's guard. A big mistake from Hunt there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (6) vs (2) Gallagher
Gallagher preventing the sweep.
Hunt pulls Gallagher in to control the position. #T3#
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (8) vs (2) Gallagher
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gallagher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunt. #SUB#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gallagher sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gallagher's thigh. Gallagher counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (11) vs (2) Gallagher
Hunt tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gallagher's legs. #SUB#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gallagher prevents Hunt from improving position.
Hunt trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away. #T6#
Gallagher prevents Hunt from moving into mount.
Hunt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gallagher! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (13) vs (2) Gallagher
Gallagher is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher looks winded!
Gallagher is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action. #T7#
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.#SUB#
Hunt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hunt working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gallagher turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hunt off and cradles Gallagher's limp body as Hunt celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Cole Hunt!
Our winner, Cole Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rory Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sixty Five shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (0) Gallagher
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five stalling.
Sixty Five moves into full mount! Gallagher won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (0) Gallagher
Sixty Five sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sixty Five seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gallagher for as long as he can get away with.
Sixty Five has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gallagher looks winded!
Sixty Five continues to stall.#T2#
Gallagher tries to hold on but Sixty Five pushes him away.
Sixty Five controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five'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.#T3#
Sixty Five seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gallagher is holding on tight.
Sixty Five sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sixty Five wants to take his opponent's back but Gallagher doesn't allow it.
Sixty Five tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4##T5#
Sixty Five is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gallagher is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (8) vs (0) Gallagher
Sixty Five slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Further stalling from Sixty Five.
More hug and hope from Sixty Five.
Gallagher is really stuck here.
Gallagher is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Sixty Five is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T6##T7##T8##T9##T10##T11##T12#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sixty Five.
Gallagher rolls, trying to escape but Sixty Five keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Gallagher right now.
Sixty Five continues to hold on tight.#T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Android Sixty Five thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 132 Bandini vs Chai
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rory Gallagher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Trismegistus has managed to clinch.
Gallagher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trismegistus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trismegistus goes for a takedown attempt but Gallagher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gallagher tries to clinch there but Trismegistus circles away.
Trismegistus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gallagher defends it well.#CL2#
Trismegistus closes the distance and clinches.
Gallagher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trismegistus walks away with a smile on his face. Gallagher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Trismegistus closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Trismegistus tightens his grip and picks Gallagher up, before dumping him to the ground. Gallagher manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gallagher (0) vs (2) Trismegistus
Trismegistus pushes down on Gallagher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trismegistus is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Gallagher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trismegistus pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Trismegistus seems content to control.#T2##SUB#
Gallagher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trismegistus pulls his head out easily.
Gallagher is breathing heavily.
Trismegistus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Trismegistus 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.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Trismegistus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yet more stalling tactics from Trismegistus.
Trismegistus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Gallagher is in trouble now - Trismegistus has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gallagher (0) vs (5) Trismegistus
Trismegistus controlling his opponent.
Trismegistus wants to take Gallagher's back here but Gallagher is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T5#
Trismegistus controlling from mount.
More stalling from Trismegistus.#T6#
It looks like Trismegistus 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.#T7#
Trismegistus is continuing to stall.#T8##T9#
Trismegistus with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Trismegistus prevents Gallagher from getting the reversal.
Trismegistus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Trismegistus controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Trismegistus is looking to work his way around to Gallagher's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Trismegistus controlling from mount.
Gallagher is desperately trying to improve his position but Trismegistus has a good base and remains in mount.
Trismegistus controlling from the full mount. #T11##T12#
The adventures of Trismegistus the control monster continue. Boring.
Gallagher has given up his back. Will we see Trismegistus going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gallagher (0) vs (8) Trismegistus
Gallagher is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Trismegistus.
#T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus wins on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Yojizo Trismegistus 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 132 Bandini vs Chai
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Cody Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rufus Globe!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Globe tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Globe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Globe showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (0) vs (2) Globe
Still in half guard, Globe seems content to control.
Globe is pressing down on Harris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harris is holding on for now.
Globe keeps trying to improve his position.
Harris is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is concentrating on defense, preventing Globe from advancing position.
Globe is taking a breather. Harris 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.
Globe trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it. #T1#
Globe not doing much here.
Harris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Globe is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Globe stalling.
Globe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Globe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harris is trying to maintain the position but Globe is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Globe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harris wants to improve his position but Globe is controlling well.
Globe works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (0) vs (5) Globe
Globe controlling his opponent.
Globe wants to take Harris's back but he can't do it this time.
Globe controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris tries to hold on but Globe pushes him away. #T3#
Globe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Globe moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Harris (0) vs (8) Globe
Harris tries to escape the position.
Globe controls the action.
Harris trying to control the position but Globe manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Globe controlling from the back.
It looks like Globe 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.#T5#
Globe is hanging on to Harris's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Globe controlling the positon.#T6#
Harris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Globe controlling from the back.
Globe is continuing to stall.#T7#
Globe is hanging on to Harris's back as he tries to escape.
Globe controlling the position well here. Harris rolled but Globe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The adventures of Globe the control monster continue. Boring.#T8##T9#
Globe avoiding Harris 's attempts to control his hands.
Globe biding his time, looking for the opening.
Globe is not going to allow Harris to sit and survive in this position.
Globe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Harris's body.
#T10#
Harris wants to escape the position.
Globe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Harris doesn't escape. #T11#
Harris trying to control the hands but Globe breaks the grip.
Good control from Globe.#T12#
Harris trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Globe.#T13#
Harris is really stuck here.
Globe controlling the position well here. Harris rolled but Globe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Harris trying to control but not successfully.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Globe keeps control of the position easily here as Harris tries to buck him off.
#T14#
Let's hope that Globe 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Globe wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Rufus Globe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TOF 9
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Marlin lands a body shot.
Marlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Marlin as Gordon shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Marlin. No joy for Gordon on that attempt.
Keanu Marlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marlin scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Marlin gets a clinch.
Marlin cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Marlin.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Marlin lands a right hand.
Marlin has Gordon pressed against the cage, preventing Gordon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marlin lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gordon.
Marlin leaning against his opponent.
Marlin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Marlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Marlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marlin lands a shoulder strike.
Marlin is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marlin lands with a light punch inside.
Marlin stalling.
Marlin scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
A short right from Marlin.
Marlin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Marlin.
Marlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Marlin.
Marlin is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Marlin on the inside.
Marlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Marlin digs a right hand into Gordon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gordon's gas tank. #T2#
Marlin lands with a light punch inside.
Marlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Marlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards. #ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Marlin.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marlin pushes Gordon against the cage. Marlin is working some dirty boxing. Marlin pushes off with a quick right hook! Gordon goes down! Gordon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Marlin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keanu Marlin! |
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Event:
SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Cody Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Souza!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Harris goes for a takedown attempt but Souza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Harris gets a clinch. #TD2#
Souza jumps into guard, dragging Harris to the mat.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza controlling Harris's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Souza keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Souza wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Souza pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Rio inform us that Souza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Harris wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Souza managing to control the position. #T2#
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Souza is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harris pushing down on Souza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Souza wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Souza keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Souza pulls Harris in to control the position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.#SUB#
Harris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.#SUB2#
Souza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Harris uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (3) vs (0) Souza
Harris trying to control the position but Souza is working away.
Souza sneaks back into half guard.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Harris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Souza controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Souza trying to control but Harris postures up.
Souza is positioning himself well to prevent Harris advancing to mount.
Souza tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.#T6#
Souza won't allow Harris to pass to mount. #SUB#
Harris seems to be working for a kimura but Souza defends the submission attempt.
Souza gets back to full guard.
Souza managing to control the position.
Souza is continuing to stall.#T7#
Souza working a defensive guard here.
Souza pulls Harris in to control the position.
Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (6) vs (0) Souza
Souza is trying to improve his position.
Souza looks winded!#T8##SUB#
Harris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Harris keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Souza, who protects the arm well.
Harris trying to control the position but Souza is working away. #T9#
Harris is really struggling to control Souza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Souza is trying to control Harris's posture but Harris avoids it.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza is holding Harris down, trying to stall.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working. #T10#
Souza is holding Harris down, trying to stall.
Souza tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Harris easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (8) vs (0) Souza
Souza tries to reverse the position but Harris maintains control.
Harris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Souza gets back to half guard.#T11#
Souza tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Harris trying to mount his opponent but Souza defends it. #SUB2#
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Souza is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Harris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza gets full guard.
Souza trying to control the position here.
Harris trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom. #T13#
Harris won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Souza has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (11) vs (0) Souza
Harris working away.
Harris trying to control the position but Souza is working away.
Souza tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Souza prevents Harris from improving position.
Souza is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Souza has one of Harris's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Souza stops Harris from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cody Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jiao Long Bingwen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Harris drives through and clinches with Bingwen against the cage.
#TD#
Harris pulls guard effortlessly.
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Bingwen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bingwen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harris is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harris has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (0) Bingwen
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Bingwen keeps moving.
Bingwen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Harris is looking to advance position but Bingwen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harris (2) vs (4) Bingwen
Bingwen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harris prevents Bingwen from taking his back.
Harris tries to hold on but Bingwen pushes him away. #T3#
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bingwen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harris is holding on tight.
Harris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bingwen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Harris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bingwen looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Harris tries to hold on but Bingwen pushes him away.
Harris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harris regains half guard.
Harris is holding on to half guard well.
Harris is looking to control Bingwen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?#T5#
Harris is looking for a sweep. Bingwen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bingwen is trying to control. Harris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bingwen prevents Harris from improving his position.#SUB#
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bingwen pulls his head out easily.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Bingwen tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harris holds on and takes a little breather.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bingwen trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Bingwen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harris haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harris 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.#T7#
Harris trying to control the position.
Bingwen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Harris is controlling Bingwen's posture.
Harris controls Bingwen momentarily but Bingwen frees himself.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Bingwen from controlling successfully. #T8#
Bingwen is fighting to break Harris's control of his arms but Harris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bingwen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bingwen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Harris controls Bingwen momentarily but Bingwen frees himself.
Bingwen looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (4) vs (4) Bingwen
Bingwen pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage.
Harris content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Harris trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bingwen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (4) vs (6) Bingwen
Bingwen is fighting to break Harris's control of his arms but Harris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harris 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.#T11#
Bingwen 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.
Bingwen trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bingwen defends it easily.
Bingwen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Bingwen 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.
Bingwen wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Bingwen is looking to pass into half guard but Harris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (6) vs (6) Bingwen
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Bingwen is keeping the position.#T13#
Harris advances to half guard.
Bingwen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bingwen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Harris is looking for a kimura but Bingwen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harris to get the leverage.
Harris is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bingwen! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (9) vs (6) Bingwen#SUB#
Harris jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bingwen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bingwen and Harris has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Harris trying to control the action but Bingwen is working from the bottom. #T14#
Harris staying calm.
Bingwen is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris takes the fight on points by 9 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cody Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harris looks to clinch #TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Harris fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (0) vs (2) Smith#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Harris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (2) Smith#T1#
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harris has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (5) vs (2) Smith
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Harris's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (8) vs (2) Smith#SUB#
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Harris is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Smith tries to break free.
Smith 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.#SUB#
Harris is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Harris has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Will Harris go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smith tries to roll but Harris sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Harris is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Smith has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Harris has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Smith taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Harris doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cody Harris! |
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Event:
TOF 5
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Dunn scores with a one two! Gordon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Dunn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gordon doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gordon.
Gordon working the ground and pound but Dunn is defending the strikes.
Dunn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dunn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dunn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Dunn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dunn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dunn controlling the pace for now.
Dunn with a couple of short strikes.
Dunn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dunn working Gordon over with strikes here. #T2#
Dunn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Gordon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dunn looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn is landing with some decent strikes but Gordon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gordon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dunn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gordon looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunn lands a couple of good shots and Gordon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gordon looks winded!
Dunn has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gordon's body.
#T3#
Dunn is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
What can Gordon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gordon covers up after that shot from Dunn.
Gordon covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Dunn biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gordon takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Gordon is trying to remain composed but Dunn is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Dunn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gordon.
Dunn gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dunn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
Dunn sends Gordon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dunn is motioning to the referee to let Gordon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#KD#
Dunn drops Gordon with a beautiful combination! Gordon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dunn is looking for the KO!#ROC#Gordon is rocked!
Dunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
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!
Dunn drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Gordon's head, knocking him out cold! Dunn is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Dunn! |
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Event:
SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Soares! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cody Harris!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Harris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soares's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soares (0) vs (2) Harris#SUB#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (0) vs (5) Harris
Soares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soares is trying to get back to half guard.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Soares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris gets to mount! Soares was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soares (0) vs (7) Harris
Harris looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Soares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Soares is trying to maintain the position but Harris is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Soares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Soares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Harris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (0) vs (10) Harris
Soares regains half guard.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Soares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (0) vs (13) Harris#T2#
Soares trying his best to control but Harris has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soares (0) vs (15) Harris
Harris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soares is looking to escape.
Soares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harris manages to capitalize on a mistake by Soares to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Soares (0) vs (18) Harris
Soares is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Harris has his arm under Soares's chin here. Game over son! Harris squeezes tightly and Soares is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cody Harris! |
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