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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
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 20 wins and 19 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cahute.
Cahute shoots in and drives through. Melia sprawls well.
Melia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Melia gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (0) vs (2) Melia
Cahute is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (4) vs (2) Melia#SUB#
Melia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cahute struggling to keep hold of the position.
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#
Melia showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Melia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T1#
Cahute gets his hands free as Melia looks to control. #SUB#
Melia showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Cahute working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cahute trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cahute is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Melia fending off the submission attempt from Cahute. #T2##SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Melia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Melia for a finish.
Melia trying to control the hands but Cahute won't let him.
Melia breaks Cahute's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (4) Melia
Cahute is pulling down on Melia's head to control his posture.
Melia trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck.
Melia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Melia trying to move into half guard but instead Cahute has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (6) vs (4) Melia
Melia pulls Cahute in close to prevent any damage.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Cahute content to stall in guard here.
Melia keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass. #T4#
Cahute sitting in guard here, content to control.
Melia 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: Cahute (6) vs (6) Melia
Melia prevents Cahute from improving his position.#SUB2#
Melia seems to be looking for submissions.
Cahute works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Melia wants to take a breather but Cahute is having none of it. #T5#
Cahute tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Melia wants to work for an arm triangle but Cahute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melia is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.
Melia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Melia is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cahute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Cahute trying to control but Melia postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melia pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cahute is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Funky Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Melia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7#
Melia is trying to control. Cahute wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Melia is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Melia seems to be working for a kimura but Cahute defends the submission attempt.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Cahute is trying to control but can't.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Melia is trying to control the action in half guard but Cahute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Cahute trying to control but Melia postures up.
Melia wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Melia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cahute haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cahute is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily.
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Melia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melia tries to pass to full mount but Cahute defends it.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Cahute is working away. #T9#
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Cahute is defending well.
#SUB2#
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cahute is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Cahute tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Cahute gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Melia wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving. #SUB2#
Melia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cahute manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melia has Cahute in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (6) Melia
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Melia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (8) Melia
Melia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (11) Melia
Cahute manages to work his way to half guard, despite Melia's best efforts.
Melia trying to mount his opponent but Cahute defends it. #T11#
Melia is just content to waste time from the top position. Cahute takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Melia wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Melia trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cahute is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Cahute looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cahute 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.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Melia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cahute wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Cahute pulls Melia in close to prevent any damage.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Melia pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Melia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cahute! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (14) Melia#T14#
Cahute doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Melia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cahute gets back to half guard.
Cahute trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
Melia is looking to advance position but Cahute won't allow it.
Cahute trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lascombe (0) vs (4) Hunt
Lascombe is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Lascombe tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Lascombe is defending well. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for a kimura but Lascombe is defending well. #T1#
Lascombe is looking for a sweep.
Hunt controls the position from side control.
Hunt trying to control the action but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Lascombe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lascombe (4) vs (4) Hunt#SUB#
Lascombe looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Lascombe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hunt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2##SUB#
Lascombe is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
Lascombe doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (4) vs (6) Hunt
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lascombe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lascombe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lascombe has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lascombe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Lascombe keeps moving.
Lascombe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Lascombe is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Lascombe keeps moving.
Lascombe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Lascombe working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lascombe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Lascombe is keeping the position.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt stands and throws Lascombe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (4) vs (9) Hunt#T5#
Lascombe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lascombe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lascombe (8) vs (9) Hunt#SUB#
Lascombe working for the choke. #SUB#
Lascombe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hunt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hunt turns into Lascombe and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (8) vs (11) Hunt
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lascombe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Lascombe keeps moving.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (8) vs (14) Hunt#T6#
Lascombe sneaks back into half guard.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Lascombe is working away. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying for a kimura here. Lascombe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hunt wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Hunt!
An out of breath Cole Hunt 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:
RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Demler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Heraclion Demler has been cut.
McCewen takes a swing at Demler's ribcage but misses.
McCewen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demler in his tracks.
Demler lands with a nice combination. McCewen backs away looking to recover.
Demler lands a nice looking body kick.
Demler takes one on the button.#ROC2#Demler is rocked!#CL#
Demler closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demler tries to throw a body punch but McCewen avoids it by throwing Demler back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Demler throws an elbow but misses.
Demler blocks an uppercut.
Demler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCewen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCewen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Demler letting McCewen take a breather here.
McCewen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Demler tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
#BC#
Demler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Demler has closed the distance and engaged McCewen in a clinch.
Demler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCewen blocks it with crossed arms.
Demler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCewen is keeping busy.
Demler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
McCewen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Demler is defending well for now.#BC#
Demler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Demler forces McCewen back against the cage and clinches.
Demler lands a hook that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Demler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCewen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demler managing to block the knees to the body from McCewen.
McCewen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demler backwards.
McCewen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from McCewen on the inside.
McCewen misses with a punch on the inside.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Demler.
#BC#
Demler breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Demler clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've been informed that McCewen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demler tries to land a knee to the head but McCewen blocks with his arms.
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!
Demler throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
McCewen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCewen avoids a wild elbow strike from Demler.#BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Demler has McCewen up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Demler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCewen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCewen looks to land a right hand but Demler moved out of range.
Demler misses with a head kick.
McCewen moves out of range of the body kick.
McCewen throws a nice looking combination but Demler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCewen lands with a cross. #CL#
Demler closes the distance and pushes McCewen back into the cage.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demler working aggressively here.
McCewen misses with a knee to the head.
Demler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Demler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Demler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
McCewen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demlers head.
A head punch on the inside from McCewen fails to land.
Demler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
McCewen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCewen swings wildly with an uppercut but Demler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demler lands an elbow just above McCewen 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
Demler throws a punch but it's blocked by McCewen.
McCewen tries to work over Demler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demler managing to block the knees to the body from McCewen.
Demler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCewen's defenses.
McCewen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCewen lands a body shot.
Demler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#Heraclion Demler's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Demler.
Demler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCewen.
#T4#
Demler lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCewen's sensitive parts.
McCewen stuns Demler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCewen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Demler has time to react.
Demler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demler is breathing heavily.
McCewen throws a looping overhand right but Demler ducks down to avoid it.
McCewen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Demler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Demler wants to break free but McCewen has control.
McCewen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demler.
Demler trying to stall but McCewen improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Demler.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Demler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCewen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demler checks it well.
Demler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demler blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Demler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Callum McCewen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Demler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCewen with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Demler takes the fight into the clinch.
Demler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Demler misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCewen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Demler breaks the clinch.
Demler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Demler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCewen.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McCewen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McCewen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Demler throws a body shot but no joy.
McCewen throws out a counter right but Demler avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Demler's head coaches at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Demler has closed the distance and engaged McCewen in a clinch.
Demler takes a shot to the head.
McCewen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCewen gets through Demler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCewen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demler throws a punch but it's blocked by McCewen.
McCewen tries to land knees in the clinch but Demler avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
McCewen working Demler over with knees to the body.#BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCewen loads up on a big right hand but Demler slips the punch.#CL#
Demler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCewen, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McCewen.
McCewen lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCewen is trying to stall.
Demler takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCewen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demler walks into a straight right hand from McCewen.#CUT2#Heraclion Demler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCewen takes a swing at Demler's ribcage but misses. #T2#
McCewen misses with a double jab.
Demler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCewen misses with a looping right.
As McCewen backs away, Demler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Demler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCewen throws a sloppy head kick and Demler moves out of range easily.
Demler throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCewen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Demler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCewen throws a low kick but Demler avoids it.
Demler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCewen.
Demler seems to have got his legs back now.
McCewen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCewen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Demler momentarily.
McCewen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Demler falls backwards - clearly groggy! McCewen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum McCewen!
Callum McCewen 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 277 Finn vs McCain
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
San darts in and clinches Cahute up against the cage.
San goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cahute prevents it.
Cahute is looking for a takedown up against the cage. San gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cahute goes for a takedown attempt but San pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Cahute 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: San (0) vs (4) Cahute
San regains half guard.
San trying to control from the bottom.
Cahute working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on San's thigh. San counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
San is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cahute defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from San.#T1#
San is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cahute drops back looking for a leg! San is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and San manages to kick Cahute off! Cahute jumps back into San's guard. #SUB#
San had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there. #SUB#
San isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cahute stacks San on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cahute! Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (7) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but San is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Cahute wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by San, who protects the arm well.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San 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.#T3#
San trying to remain calm as Cahute controls from the top position.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San tries to bench press Cahute off him but Cahute keeps the position.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cahute trying to control the position but San is working away. #T4#
San is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
San can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. San knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cahute wants to control but San is keeping him busy. #T5#
Cahute taking a breather here.
San is trying to improve his position.
San is trying to escape the position but Cahute is controlling the position.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San tries to improve position but can't.
Cahute trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom. #T6#
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cahute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San is looking for a sweep.
Cahute controls the position.#SUB2#
Cahute looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cahute trying to control the position but San is working away.
San is looking for a sweep.#T7#
San gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but San is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cahute to get the leverage.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahute works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (10) Cahute
San sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
San won't allow Cahute to pass to mount.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahute is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.
San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San.#T8#
Cahute won't allow San to sweep him here.
San can't keep his opponent in guard - Cahute advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
San is defending against the submission attempts here by Cahute.
#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. San doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cahute.
Cahute trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
Cahute frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (13) Cahute#T9#
Cahute tries to control but San wriggling away.
Cahute wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San gets back to half guard.
San trying to control here.
Cahute is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.
San works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (13) Cahute
Our spies down at at Funky Gym inform us that Cahute has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
San advances to half guard.
Cahute manages to get to full guard.
Cahute trying to control the position.
San trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San passes Cahute's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Cahute tries to get to full guard but San has control of the leg. #SUB#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
San trying to pass the guard but Cahute defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
San advances to half guard. #SUB#
San is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12##SUB#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cahute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San.
Cahute has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. San is working away from the top position though.
San is looking to advance position but Cahute won't allow it. #T13#
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cahute keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cahute trying to control the position.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Cahute pulls San in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
San passes Cahute's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cahute manages to get to full guard.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (15) Cahute
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute passes into half guard.
Cahute wants to take a breather but San is having none of it.
San is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute wins on points by 15 to 2.
An out of breath Gaston Cahute 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 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lascombe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marston avoids it really well and circles away.
Lascombe fails with a takedown attempt.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston slaps away a takedown attempt from Lascombe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdinand Lascombe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lascombe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Lascombe misses with a takedown attempt - Marston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marston feints the counter takedown.
Lascombe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marston swivels and escapes.#CL#
Lascombe moves into range and clinches up with Marston.#TD2#
Marston has hold of one of Lascombe's legs. Lascombe is fighting the takedown attempt but Marston gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lascombe (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
Lascombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marston 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. #T2#
Marston won't allow Lascombe to sweep him here.
Lascombe is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
Marston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lascombe controlling Marston's posture. #SUB#
Lascombe has his foot on Marston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marston works his way back into a safe position though.
Lascombe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Marston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lascombe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marston manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (2) vs (2) Marston
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marston holds on and takes a little breather.
Marston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Lascombe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lascombe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lascombe is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Marston is looking for a triangle but Lascombe pushes his legs off easily.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lascombe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (2) vs (4) Marston#SUB#
Lascombe has an active guard here but Marston has managed to pass into half guard.
Marston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Lascombe has a hand on Marston's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marston takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (2) vs (7) Marston
Lascombe tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Lascombe tries to reverse the position but Marston maintains control.
Lascombe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lascombe wants to get back to full guard but Marston has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (2) vs (10) Marston
Marston content just to control the position here. #T6#
Lascombe is trying to escape the mount.
Lascombe is trying to reverse the position but instead Marston has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lascombe (2) vs (13) Marston
Lascombe breaks Marston's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (4) vs (13) Marston
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lascombe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (4) vs (15) Marston
Lascombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lascombe keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass. #T7#
Lascombe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lascombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lascombe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marston puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lascombe tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston controlling the action here.#T8#
Let's hope that Marston 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.
Lascombe gets full guard.
Lascombe wants to sweep here but Marston controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a triangle but Marston pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lascombe working for a triangle but Marston defends it easily.
Lascombe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marston controls the pace.
Marston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T9#
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Lascombe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lascombe wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lascombe looking to control.
Marston preventing the sweep. #T10#
Lascombe is trying to keep Marston in close.
#SUB#
Lascombe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marston sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lascombe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (6) vs (15) Marston
Lascombe preventing the sweep.
Marston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Lascombe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marston has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (6) vs (17) Marston#T11#
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Lascombe keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass. #SUB#
Lascombe has his foot on Marston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marston works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lascombe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marston uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (6) vs (20) Marston
Lascombe tries to buck Marston off but Marston is having none of it.
Marston content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lascombe tries to bench press Marston off him but Marston keeps the position. #T12#
Lascombe wants to control but Marston postures up.
Marston is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lascombe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lascombe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lascombe is working hard here to advance position.
Lascombe wants to control but Marston postures up.
You can see the frustration on Lascombe's face as Marston controls the position.
Lascombe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Marston passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lascombe! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lascombe (6) vs (22) Marston
Lascombe tries to improve his position but instead Marston has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lascombe (6) vs (25) Marston
Marston has the hooks in. Lascombe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lascombe is breathing heavily.
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lascombe doesn't escape.
Marston controlling well, preventing Lascombe from escaping the position.
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Lascombe buck him off. #T14#
Marston controlling well, preventing Lascombe from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Marston controlling the positon.
Lascombe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marston controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lascombe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 25 to 6. |
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Event:
SUPREME 13
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Doume steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gore.
Doume fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gore wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Doume drives through with a takedown into Gore's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gore is trying to keep Doume in close.
Doume landing with the ground and pound.
Gore has Doume pulled in close to control his posture.
Doume pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gore is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doume wants to control from the top but Gore keeps moving.
Gore throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Doume postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doume throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doume controls the pace.
It looks like Doume 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.
Gore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doume trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doume's guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Funky Gym inform us that Doume has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Doume looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Doume 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.#T2#
Doume is pulling down on Gore's head. It's preventing any offense from Gore, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Doume had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gore defends it easily.
Gore passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Doume is looking for a sweep. Gore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doume works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gore stopping the sweep attempt from Doume.
Doume keeping moving, preventing Gore from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gore lands a couple of elbows.
Gore stopping the sweep attempt from Doume.#SUB2#
Gore has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Doume to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gore is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Doume pulls down on the head and he's put Gore to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Meglona Doume! |
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Event:
SSG 262 Cahute vs Hunt
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
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 19 wins and 18 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cahute shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt stuffs the takedown.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Cahute. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cahute dives in and scores a takedown into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Hunt 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.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
Hunt managing to control the position. #T1#
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cahute not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt pulls Cahute in close to his closed guard and prevents Cahute from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Cahute not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cahute looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Cahute is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahute has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cahute trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahute is working away from the top position though.
Cahute tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Hunt wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cahute is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Cahute trying to control from Hunt's half guard. Hunt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cahute trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Cahute slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Hunt#T6##SUB#
Cahute goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cahute but great work by Hunt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (5) vs (4) Hunt
You can see the frustration on Cahute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cahute is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cahute is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it. #T7##SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cahute can't do much from the bottom here.
Cahute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cahute's thigh. Cahute counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hunt postures up.
#T8#
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt is fighting to break Cahute's control of his arms but Cahute is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Cahute is trying to control but Hunt manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (7) Hunt#T9#
Cahute is trying desperately to improve position.
Cahute wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt looking to control but Cahute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Cahute tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Cahute is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Cahute is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Cahute is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Cahute working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Cahute to control.
Cahute is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cahute wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.#T12#
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Cahute working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Well,Cahute is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cahute wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Cahute is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cahute working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T13#
Cahute is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Cahute regains half guard.
Cahute trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Hunt content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Hunt prevents Cahute from improving his position.
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Cahute is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Cahute trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 7 to 5.
An intense looking Mike Hunt took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
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 6 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carrington enables Lascombe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carrington manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrington (0) vs (2) Lascombe
Lascombe wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.#SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lascombe tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrington is retaining full guard.
Carrington controls Lascombe momentarily but Lascombe frees himself.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Lascombe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lascombe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lascombe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carrington is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (2) Lascombe
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Carrington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lascombe managing to control the position. #T1#
Carrington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
Carrington postures up.
Lascombe keeping full guard, as Carrington tries to pass.
Lascombe trying to keep a closed guard but Carrington is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Lascombe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carrington preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrington content to stall in guard here.
Carrington wants to control from the top but Lascombe keeps moving. #T2#
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lascombe trying to control the position.
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington postures up.
Lascombe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carrington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (4) Lascombe#SUB2#
Lascombe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lascombe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lascombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Carrington is trying to keep Lascombe in close.
#SUB#
Carrington throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lascombe uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (2) vs (7) Lascombe#T3#
Carrington manages to get back to half guard.
Lascombe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carrington keeps working. #SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lascombe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carrington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carrington is not content to let Lascombe control the position.
Carrington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lascombe trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lascombe preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Carrington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lascombe defends it easily.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Carrington wants to sweep here but Lascombe controlling him for the moment.
Lascombe passes into half guard. #SUB#
Carrington actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carrington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lascombe.
Lascombe slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Carrington trying to control from the bottom.
Carrington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Lascombe seems to be working for a kimura but Carrington defends the submission attempt.
Carrington moves into full guard.
Lascombe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Lascombe forces his way into half guard.
Carrington tries to roll over but Lascombe keeps him under control.
Carrington is working hard here to advance position.
Lascombe works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (2) vs (10) Lascombe
Lascombe tries to control but Carrington wriggling away.
Carrington regains half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Lascombe seems to be working for a kimura but Carrington defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura here.
Lascombe trying to pass the guard but Carrington defending well. #SUB2#
Lascombe is working for a submission of some sort.
Carrington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Carrington 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 Carrington holds on and takes a little breather.
Lascombe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lascombe is fighting to break Carrington's control of his arms but Carrington is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Lascombe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lascombe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lascombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington 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.#T9#
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Lascombe from controlling successfully.
Lascombe looking to pass the guard.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Lascombe from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Carrington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lascombe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lascombe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carrington wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Lascombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Carrington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lascombe has picked Carrington up and slammed him! Carrington can't keep hold of the triangle and Lascombe manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (2) vs (13) Lascombe
Lascombe has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Carrington (2) vs (15) Lascombe
Lascombe is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Carrington is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Carrington (2) vs (18) Lascombe#SUB2#
Lascombe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Lascombe looking for the choke from the back.
Lascombe trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Carrington preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lascombe.
Lascombe gets his hands free as Carrington looks to control. #T11##SUB2#
Carrington won't enjoy being in this position. Lascombe looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Carrington is tapping - it's over boys! Lascombe picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ferdinand Lascombe!
Our winner, Ferdinand Lascombe, 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 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
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 19 wins and 17 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute 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: Cahute (2) vs (0) Edison
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
Cahute passes Edison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cahute is looking to advance position but Edison won't allow it. #SUB#
Cahute is working for a kimura but Edison is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cahute is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edison is just riding it out for now. Cahute eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working. #T1#
Cahute is really struggling to control Edison but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cahute with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Edison gets full guard.
Edison is trying to control the position but Cahute postures up. #SUB#
Cahute has gone for a leg lock! Edison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Edison
Cahute is trying to keep Edison in close.
#T2#
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cahute trying to control the position here.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Cahute controls Edison momentarily but Edison frees himself.
Cahute has control of Edison's left arm, preventing Edison from doing any damage.
Edison controlling from the top position.
Edison stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.#T3#
Cahute is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edison being controlled here momentarily.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Cahute controls Edison momentarily but Edison frees himself.
Edison controlling from the top position.
Cahute controlling the position.#T4#
Cahute wants to sweep here but Edison controlling him for the moment.
Cahute wants to hit a sweep here but Edison passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cahute there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (2) vs (5) Edison
Cahute wants to hold on but Edison pushes him away.
Cahute regains half guard.
Cahute tries to roll over but Edison keeps him under control.#T5#
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Edison is very close to passing his half guard.
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Cahute defends it.
Edison prevents Cahute from improving his position.
Edison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cahute is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Funky Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Edison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Edison is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.
Edison wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Cahute is looking to control Edison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
Cahute is pressing down on Edison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Cahute escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edison is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Cahute controlling Edison's posture.
Cahute looking to control.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (5) Edison
Cahute looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Cahute wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison controlling the position.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
Cahute stands and throws Edison's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (7) vs (5) Edison
Cahute controlling the position.
Edison is not content to let Cahute control the position. #T10#
Edison is trying to control Cahute's posture but Cahute avoids it.
Cahute trying to control the position but Edison is working away.
Cahute slows the pace down. #T11#
Edison is not content to let Cahute control the position.
Cahute controlling the position. #SUB#
Cahute goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edison has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cahute but great work by Edison. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (7) vs (9) Edison#T12#
Cahute tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cahute has one of Edison's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Edison controls the position.
Cahute tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cahute wants to control but Edison postures up.
Edison taking a breather here.
Cahute is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Edison staying calm.
Cahute tries to buck Edison off but Edison is having none of it.
Cahute sneaks back into half guard.
Cahute trying to hold on to Edison's head to control him but Edison postures up.
#SUB#
Cahute actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Edison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edison is controlling the pace.
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Edison is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison wins on points by 9 to 7. |
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Event:
SUPREME 8
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
NoocOuut looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doume leaves NoocOuut with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Doume is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
NoocOuut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doume manages to avoid it.
Meglona Doume seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from NoocOuut enables Doume to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. NoocOuut manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Doume lands a couple of elbows.
NoocOuut looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Doume puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
NoocOuut trying to control but Doume postures up.
Doume moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doume lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear NoocOuut down.
Doume working the ground and pound.
NoocOuut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doume on the ground.#SUB2#
Doume has hold of NoocOuut's arm. He's looking for a kimura. NoocOuut seems comfortable defending it but Doume has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! NoocOuut is real pain and he's forced to tap out! NoocOuut is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Doume couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Meglona Doume! |
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Event:
RSE 43: Out Of The Abyss
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Demler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Demler clinches with his opponent.
Morales blocks an elbow strike from Demler.
#BC2#
Morales breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Demler has closed the distance and engaged Morales in a clinch.
Morales is looking to break free of the clinch but Demler has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Demler.
#BC#
Demler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demler stuffs the takedown attempt from Morales. Morales gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Demler moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demler lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Demler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morales throws a hook but Demler blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Demler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Demler.#CL#
Demler clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC2#
Morales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morales dives in for a single leg takedown but Demler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Morales tries to keep at a distance but Demler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morales is trying to maintain a safe position but Demler gets an underhook and turns Morales into the cage.
Morales avoids a wild elbow strike from Demler.#BC2#
Morales manages to break the clinch.
Heraclion Demler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Demler closes the distance and clinches.
Demler lands with a right to the head.
Demler scores with a shot to the side of Morales's head.
Demler stalls.
Demler scores with a shot to the side of Morales's head.
Morales tries to circle away but Demler has him pinned against the cage.
Come on Morales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morales wants to break free but Demler has control.
#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Demler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demler.
Demler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Heraclion Demler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Morales.
Demler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
Morales looks winded!
Demler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demler lands a body shot.
Demler gets through Morales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morales is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Demler scores a nice knee to the body.
Demler lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Demler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morales ducks right into an uppercut from Demler.
Demler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3##CL#
Morales gets tackled into the cage by Demler. Demler maintains the clinch.
Demler scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Demler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Tom Morales has been cut.
Morales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demler lands a big head kick that sends Morales to the canvas! Demler follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heraclion Demler! |
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Event:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lascombe is looking to clinch.
Lascombe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Nutz clinches.
Nutz can't get the takedown.
Lascombe prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Nutz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lascombe can't fight it off and eventually Nutz manages to take the fight to the floor. Lascombe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lascombe (0) vs (2) Nutz#SUB#
Lascombe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lascombe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nutz drops back looking for a leg! Lascombe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lascombe manages to kick Nutz off! Nutz jumps back into Lascombe's guard. #T1#
Lascombe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Lascombe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lascombe 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.
Lascombe keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Lascombe is retaining full guard.
Lascombe is adopting a defensive guard.
Lascombe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet. #T2#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Lascombe keeps moving.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Nutz has gone for a leg lock! Lascombe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nutz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (2) vs (2) Nutz
Lascombe pushing down on Nutz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lascombe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nutz is just riding it out for now. Lascombe eventually gives up the hold.
Lascombe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (5) vs (2) Nutz#T3##SUB#
Lascombe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nutz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lascombe wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lascombe trying to control but Nutz is having none of it. #T4#
Nutz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Lascombe wants to finish this one by submission but Nutz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lascombe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lascombe trying to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Nutz wants to control but Lascombe is having none of it.#SUB#
Lascombe has hold of Nutz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nutz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lascombe wants to take Nutz's back but he can't do it this time. #T5##SUB#
Lascombe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nutz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lascombe is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lascombe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nutz is looking for a sweep.#T6##SUB#
Lascombe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nutz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nutz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nutz can't do much from the bottom here.
Lascombe trying to control the action but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lascombe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nutz, who protects the arm well. #T7#
Nutz wants to control but Lascombe postures up.#SUB#
Lascombe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lascombe is trying to get an arm triangle but Nutz is defending well.
Nutz tries to buck Lascombe off but Lascombe is having none of it.
Lascombe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Lascombe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8##SUB#
Lascombe is trying to get an arm triangle but Nutz is defending well.
Nutz can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Lascombe tries for a kimura but Nutz is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lascombe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lascombe working away.#T9##SUB#
Lascombe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Lascombe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lascombe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lascombe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutz keeps working. #SUB#
Lascombe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lascombe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10##SUB#
Lascombe tries for a kimura but Nutz is defending well. #SUB#
Lascombe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lascombe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lascombe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T11##SUB#
Lascombe tries for a kimura but Nutz is defending well.
Lascombe staying calm.#SUB#
Lascombe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nutz is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Nutz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lascombe is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lascombe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nutz sees it coming and defends easily.
Nutz wants to control but Lascombe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lascombe 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.
Nutz trying to control here.
#T13#
Nutz won't allow Lascombe to pass to mount. #SUB#
Lascombe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nutz defends it well. #SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura here.
Nutz wants to control but Lascombe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Lascombe wants to pass the guard but Nutz is defending well.
Nutz is looking to control Lascombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Nutz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Lascombe is working for a kimura but Nutz is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz wants to control but Lascombe is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lascombe takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Ferdinand Lascombe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Whole Nutz had this to say: 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 251 Gaul vs Cahute
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cahute shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaul tries to sprawl out of it but Cahute keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaul slaps away a takedown attempt from Cahute, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cahute tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cahute somewhat.
Gaul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lamban Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Cahute.#CL#
Gaul darts in and clinches Cahute up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gaul lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Cahute
Cahute trying to control from the bottom.
Gaul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cahute 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.
Cahute won't allow Gaul to pass to mount. #T1##SUB#
Gaul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cahute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaul.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Cahute is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Cahute is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
Cahute tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.#T2#
Cahute gets full guard.
Gaul forces his way into half guard.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.
Cahute moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.
Gaul stays in close to Cahute's body and controls the position. #T3#
Cahute wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Gaul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gaul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cahute is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up.
Gaul 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.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cahute holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cahute trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul passes Cahute's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Gaul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Cahute defending well.
Gaul is trying to control. Cahute wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute is pressing down on Gaul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cahute is pulling down on Gaul's head to control his posture.
Cahute 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#
Cahute is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaul is aware though and is defending well.
Cahute looking to control.
Cahute wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cahute is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up.
Cahute controlling Gaul's posture.
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Cahute has his hands on Gaul's head, controlling the position.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.
Gaul passes into half guard.
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cahute reverses the position - he's now on top in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Cahute#T8#
Gaul trying to control the position.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Cahute postures up. #SUB2#
Gaul wants to control position but Cahute is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Gaul here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gaston Cahute!
A very excited looking Gaston Cahute 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 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lascombe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wahlstroem sprawls well initially but Lascombe persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lascombe (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Lascombe 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.
#SUB#
Lascombe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lascombe trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well. #SUB#
Lascombe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wahlstroem has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Lascombe postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lascombe wants to pass to mount but Wahlstroem is defending the position. #SUB#
Lascombe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Lascombe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wahlstroem is just riding it out for now. Lascombe eventually gives up the hold.
Lascombe trying to control from half guard but Wahlstroem is working away. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lascombe pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lascombe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura but Wahlstroem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lascombe to get the leverage.
Wahlstroem won't allow Lascombe to pass to mount. #SUB#
Lascombe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem sees it coming and defends easily.
Wahlstroem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lascombe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lascombe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lascombe (2) vs (4) Wahlstroem
Lascombe breaks Wahlstroem's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (4) vs (4) Wahlstroem#T2#
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lascombe defends it easily.
Wahlstroem is trying to keep Lascombe in close.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lascombe defends it easily.
Lascombe looking to pass the guard.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #T3#
Lascombe is really struggling to control Wahlstroem but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lascombe is pushing down on Wahlstroem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wahlstroem is fighting to maintain full guard but Lascombe has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lascombe wants to work for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lascombe trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well. #SUB#
Lascombe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Lascombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura here.
Lascombe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wahlstroem! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (7) vs (4) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Lascombe pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lascombe has hold of Wahlstroem's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wahlstroem manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Lascombe wants to finish this one by submission but Wahlstroem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lascombe.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Lascombe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wahlstroem is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Lascombe wants to take his opponent's back but Wahlstroem doesn't allow it.
Wahlstroem is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Lascombe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Lascombe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem tries to hold on but Lascombe postures up.#SUB#
Lascombe wants to finish this one by submission but Wahlstroem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lascombe.
Lascombe is looking to work his way around to Wahlstroem's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Wahlstroem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lascombe looking to secure an arm triangle but Wahlstroem defends it well.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lascombe seems to be working for a kimura but Wahlstroem defends the submission attempt.
Lascombe works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (10) vs (4) Wahlstroem#T7#
Wahlstroem working to try and regain half guard.
Wahlstroem is squirming around, avoiding Lascombe's attempts to control the action.
Lascombe moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Lascombe (13) vs (4) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Lascombe is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wahlstroem is defending well though. Lascombe let's go of the attempt for now.
Wahlstroem is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lascombe trying to control momentarily.
Lascombe doesn't have the hooks in and Wahlstroem manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (13) vs (6) Wahlstroem#T8##SUB#
Lascombe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lascombe is trying to keep Wahlstroem in close.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Lascombe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wahlstroem forces his way into half guard.
Lascombe has a hand on Wahlstroem's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wahlstroem takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (13) vs (9) Wahlstroem
Lascombe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lascombe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wahlstroem. #T9#
Wahlstroem with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lascombe is trying to escape the mount.
Lascombe tries to hold on but Wahlstroem postures up.#SUB2#
Lascombe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wahlstroem.
Lascombe can't escape the position.
Lascombe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura here.
Lascombe trying to hold on to Wahlstroem's head to control him but Wahlstroem postures up.
#T10##SUB2#
Wahlstroem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lascombe is just riding it out for now. Wahlstroem eventually gives up the hold.
Lascombe is trying to get back to full guard.
Lascombe wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lascombe defends it well. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem seems to be working for a kimura but Lascombe defends the submission attempt.#T11#
Lascombe manages to get to full guard.
Lascombe 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.
Lascombe looking to control.
#SUB#
Lascombe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wahlstroem preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wahlstroem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lascombe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12##SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a triangle but Wahlstroem pushes his legs off easily.
Lascombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wahlstroem looking to pass the guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lascombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lascombe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (15) vs (9) Wahlstroem#T13#
Lascombe passes Wahlstroem's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Lascombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?
Lascombe trying to control the action but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom.
Wahlstroem is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lascombe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB#
Lascombe seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lascombe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wahlstroem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lascombe.
Lascombe trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it.
Wahlstroem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lascombe stands and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (18) vs (9) Wahlstroem
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wahlstroem stops Lascombe from passing to mount.
Wahlstroem tries to buck Lascombe off but Lascombe is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lascombe takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
Our winner, Ferdinand Lascombe, 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:
RSE 32: Skeletal Remains
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Demler pushes Ponce up against the cage in a clinch.
Demler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Demler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Demler. #CUT#It looks like Jacob Ponce has been cut.
Demler gets through Ponce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Ponce is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demler.
Ponce is still on wobbly legs! Can Demler finish him?
Demler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demler lands a big right hand that drops Ponce! The killer instinct kicks in and Demler finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Demler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heraclion Demler! |
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Event:
SSG 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 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 9 wins and 4 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lascombe closes the distance and clinches.
Silalahi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lascombe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lascombe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silalahi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lascombe is defending well.
Silalahi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lascombe after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raja Silalahi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lascombe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silalahi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silalahi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lascombe pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Silalahi has picked Lascombe up - he's going for a ride! Silalahi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Lascombe
Silalahi is trying to control. Lascombe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lascombe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lascombe wants to sweep but no luck.
Lascombe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi trying to control but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Silalahi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Lascombe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silalahi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silalahi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lascombe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lascombe is pulling down on Silalahi's head to control his posture.
Silalahi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lascombe's guard.
Silalahi prevents Lascombe from improving his position.
Lascombe manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Lascombe has his foot on Silalahi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silalahi works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silalahi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Lascombe keeps moving.
Silalahi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lascombe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silalahi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lascombe's guard.
Silalahi prevents Lascombe from improving his position.#T3#
Lascombe trying to control but Silalahi postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lascombe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lascombe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silalahi is looking to pass into half guard but Lascombe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lascombe is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (2) Lascombe
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Lascombe from controlling successfully.
Lascombe tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lascombe pushes down on Silalahi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silalahi trying to control from the bottom.
Silalahi won't allow Lascombe to pass to mount.
Silalahi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4##SUB2#
Lascombe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silalahi trying to control here.
Silalahi tries to roll over but Lascombe keeps him under control.
Silalahi manages to get to full guard.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi is pulling down on Lascombe's head to control his posture. #T5#
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Lascombe is proving a slippery customer.
Lascombe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lascombe preventing the sweep.
Silalahi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lascombe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (4) vs (2) Lascombe
Lascombe is looking to sweep but instead, Silalahi has passed into half guard.
Silalahi trying to control from half guard but Lascombe is working away.
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 seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lascombe for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Lascombe tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lascombe is looking to improve his position.
Lascombe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silalahi 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.
Lascombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lascombe keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi stands and throws Lascombe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (7) vs (2) Lascombe
Silalahi wants to control but Lascombe is keeping him busy.
Lascombe tries to bench press Silalahi off him but Silalahi keeps the position.
Lascombe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silalahi trying to control from Lascombe's half guard. Lascombe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lascombe wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Lascombe wants to hit a sweep here but Silalahi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lascombe there! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (10) vs (2) Lascombe
Silalahi content just to control the position here.
Silalahi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lascombe is looking to escape.
Lascombe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silalahi controlling the position easily from mount.
Lascombe is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Silalahi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (13) vs (2) Lascombe
Lascombe turns into Silalahi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (13) vs (4) Lascombe#T9#
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Lascombe tries to pass. #SUB#
Silalahi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lascombe defends it easily.
Lascombe won't allow Silalahi to sweep him here.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Lascombe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silalahi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silalahi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (15) vs (4) Lascombe
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lascombe can't keep his opponent in guard - Silalahi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silalahi controlling the action here.#T10#
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Lascombe defends it.
Silalahi is trying to control the action in half guard but Lascombe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lascombe trying to control from the bottom.
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Lascombe defends it.
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lascombe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lascombe is looking to control Silalahi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lascombe avoid being mounted?
Lascombe wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
Silalahi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
Lascombe tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.
Silalahi uses his free foot to push down on Lascombe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lascombe. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (18) vs (4) Lascombe
Lascombe is working to get back to half guard.
Lascombe 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.
Silalahi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (21) vs (4) Lascombe#SUB#
Silalahi is working for a rear naked choke. Lascombe is not defending it well and Silalahi has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Lascombe refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Lascombe's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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:
SSG 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Standish pushes Cahute up against the cage in a clinch.
Standish tries for a takedown but Cahute manages to get underhooks.
Standish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cahute pulls his leg out and moves away.
Standish closes the distance and clinches up with Cahute, looking for a takedown. Standish pushes Cahute against the cage but Cahute circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niles Standish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cahute manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Standish on his heels. He'll look to pass Standish's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Standish is pulling down on Cahute's head. It's preventing any offense from Cahute, at least for the moment.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cahute is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Standish is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Standish has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
Standish is stalling in the full guard.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Standish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (4) Cahute
Standish looking to control.
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there.
Cahute passes Standish's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Standish gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Standish's guard.
Cahute is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Standish wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cahute wants to work for an arm triangle but Standish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahute with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cahute prevents Standish from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cahute is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Standish is just riding it out for now. Cahute eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Cahute wants to control but Standish is keeping him busy.
Standish keeping hold of Cahute's head, controlling as best he can.
Cahute works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (2) vs (7) Cahute
Cahute looking to control but Standish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Standish is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Cahute is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Standish is surviving well by controlling Cahute's body position as best he can.
Standish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Standish is squirming around, avoiding Cahute's attempts to control the action.
Cahute content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Cahute is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Standish to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Standish shrugs it off.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Cahute gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Cahute controlling the position easily from mount.
Cahute tries to control but Standish wriggling away.
Standish is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cahute avoids the attempt from Standish to control.
Standish is looking to improve his position but Cahute isn't that keen on the idea.
Cahute trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Standish tries to hold on but Cahute pushes him away.
Standish is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cahute has control of Standish's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Standish regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Standish is squirming around, avoiding Cahute's attempts to control the action.
Cahute is trying to take his opponent's back.
Standish tries to reverse the position but Cahute maintains control.#T7#
Cahute wants to control the pace but Standish is squirming around nicely.
Standish is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cahute looking to control but Standish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cahute might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Standish haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Cahute swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Standish is now in Cahute's guard. A big mistake from Cahute there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (4) vs (7) Cahute
Cahute is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Standish's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cahute seems keen to control Standish's posture.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute working a defensive guard but Standish passes into half guard.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cahute 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.#T9#
Cahute is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
Standish is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cahute reverses the position - he's now on top in Standish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (4) vs (9) Cahute#SUB#
Standish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Standish wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Standish 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.
Cahute trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom. #T10#
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Standish looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Standish looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Standish! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Standish (8) vs (9) Cahute
Cahute tries to bench press Standish off him but Standish keeps the position. #SUB#
Standish working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cahute is not content to let Standish control the position. #T11#
Standish is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cahute will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cahute tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Standish wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cahute is not content to let Standish control the position.
Cahute is looking to reverse the position.
Cahute trying his best to control but Standish has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (10) vs (9) Cahute
Cahute tries to lock up and control but Standish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cahute tries to hold on but Standish postures up.
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cahute is in all sorts of trouble here.
Standish avoids the attempt from Cahute to control.
Cahute gets back to half guard.
Cahute keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Standish seems content to control.#T13#
Standish seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cahute for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Standish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Standish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Cahute is trying to control but can't.
Standish stalling. #SUB2#
Cahute looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Standish trying to pass the guard but Cahute defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A relieved looking Niles Standish 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Doume shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paramount's guard.
Paramount knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doume on the ground.
Paramount controls Doume momentarily but Doume frees himself.
Doume makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paramount can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doume controls the pace.
Paramount has momentary wrist control but Doume slips an elbow through the middle.
Doume is working Paramount over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#Paramount is rocked!#SUB2#
Doume drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Doume seems to have locked his on tight now - Paramount screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Doume, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Meglona Doume! |
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Event:
SSG 229 Thumb vs Grace
Date: Nov 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kuningas shoots in and gets a takedown into Lascombe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (0) Lascombe
Kuningas looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Lascombe working a defensive guard here.
Kuningas trying to control but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Kuningas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lascombe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lascombe 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: Kuningas (2) vs (2) Lascombe#SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuningas defends it well.
Lascombe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuningas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura but Kuningas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lascombe to get the leverage.
Kuningas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lascombe is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lascombe is working for a kimura but Kuningas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Kuningas tries to roll over but Lascombe keeps him under control.
Kuningas wants to control but Lascombe is keeping busy.
Lascombe is looking to advance position but Kuningas won't allow it.
Kuningas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lascombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lascombe passes Kuningas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuningas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuningas.#T3#
Lascombe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (2) vs (5) Lascombe#SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuningas has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lascombe is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuningas is defending well. #SUB2#
Lascombe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Lascombe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kuningas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lascombe but great work by Kuningas. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (6) vs (5) Lascombe
Lascombe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuningas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kuningas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Kuningas has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (8) vs (5) Lascombe#SUB#
Kuningas looking for a guillotine from mount but Lascombe is having none of it. #SUB#
Kuningas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kuningas wants to take his opponent's back but Lascombe doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Kuningas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lascombe has worked his arm free - good work by Lascombe!
Lascombe tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Lascombe looks to move to half guard but instead Kuningas has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (10) vs (5) Lascombe#SUB#
Kuningas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lascombe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lascombe looking for a sweep but Kuningas has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (12) vs (5) Lascombe
Lascombe is looking to improve his position but Kuningas isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuningas looking to control but Lascombe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6##SUB#
Kuningas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lascombe is surviving well by controlling Kuningas's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Kuningas has control of Lascombe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lascombe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lascombe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lascombe holds on for dear life.
Lascombe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lascombe keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Kuningas is stalling here but it's allowed Lascombe to get half guard.
#SUB#
Kuningas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lascombe sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuningas prevents Lascombe from improving his position.
Lascombe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lascombe is trying to keep Kuningas in close.
Kuningas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lascombe's guard.
Kuningas trying to mount his opponent but Lascombe defends it.
Lascombe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Lascombe looking to control.
Lascombe wants to sweep but no luck.
Lascombe controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
Lascombe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lascombe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet. #T9#
Kuningas trying to control but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Lascombe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (12) vs (7) Lascombe
Kuningas wants to sweep here but Lascombe controlling him for the moment.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Lascombe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (12) vs (10) Lascombe
Kuningas is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kuningas wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Lascombe has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kuningas's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kuningas is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Lascombe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ferdinand Lascombe!
A relieved looking Ferdinand Lascombe 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 227 Hall vs Bar
Date: Nov 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 28 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cahute manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snowstrinski on his heels. He'll look to pass Snowstrinski's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Cahute showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cahute's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cahute controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Snowstrinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (5) Cahute#T1#
Snowstrinski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cahute taking a break here but Snowstrinski is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cahute is trying to control. Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cahute with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Snowstrinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snowstrinski defends it well.
Cahute wants to free his trapped foot but Snowstrinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cahute trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cahute seems to be working for a kimura but Snowstrinski defends the submission attempt.
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position. #T3#
Snowstrinski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cahute's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cahute's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (5) Cahute#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cahute defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Snowstrinski working for the choke.
Cahute just trying to survive but Snowstrinski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking to break Cahute's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cahute remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Snowstrinski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cahute manages to reverse the position and now he's in Snowstrinski's guard. Nice work there by Cahute.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (7) Cahute
Cahute trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Cahute is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski being controlled here, momentarily.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Cahute looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5##SUB2#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snowstrinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snowstrinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snowstrinski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (7) Cahute#SUB#
Snowstrinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowstrinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cahute tries to bench press Snowstrinski off him but Snowstrinski keeps the position.
Cahute 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#
Snowstrinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowstrinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snowstrinski trying to control the position but Cahute is working away. #T6#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Cahute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snowstrinski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Snowstrinski seems to be working for a kimura but Cahute defends the submission attempt.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Cahute is working away.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Snowstrinski 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.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7##SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a kimura but Cahute is defending it quite comfortably.
Snowstrinski is pressing down on Cahute's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cahute is holding on for now.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Cahute desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski 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.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Cahute controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cahute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Cahute is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Cahute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
#T9##SUB#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Cahute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahute tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute keeps trying to improve his position.
Cahute trying to control here.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Cahute is defending well.
Cahute tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Cahute is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Snowstrinski trying to work for an americana but Cahute has managed to regain full guard.
Cahute seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking to cinch up a triangle. Snowstrinski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cahute's body to avoid the submission. Cahute has instead reached around Snowstrinski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cahute arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gaston Cahute!
Our winner, Gaston Cahute, 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:
RSE 22: Bonegrinder
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Dalpra circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Dalpra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dalpra lands in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dalpra'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.
Dalpra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Demler wants to get back to his feet but Dalpra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dalpra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dalpra with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalpra works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Demler taking some punishment here, with Dalpra in his half guard.
Demler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dalpra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dalpra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Dalpra seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Demler is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tainan Dalpra! |
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