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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DDCF Contenders 11
Date: Dec 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Lynch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jalisco counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Alec Lynch has been cut.
Jalisco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jalisco lands a really nice looking cross but Lynch seems unphased.
Lynch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jalisco missing with a left hand there. Lynch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jalisco leaves Lynch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jalisco has knocked Lynch down with a huge combo! Jalisco steps away and waves a wobbly Lynch back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Lynch is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jalisco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lynch tries for a takedown but Jalisco circles away easily
and Jalisco counters with a big right hand! Oh Lynch is in trouble here! Jalisco follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Jalisco!
Norman Jalisco 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:
DDCF Contenders 8
Date: Nov 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Robinson takes a swing at Jugges's ribcage but misses.
Robinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jugges counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Declan Robinson has been cut.
Jugges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Jugges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
and Jugges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Declan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Jugges counters with a nice right hand that sends Robinson toppling to the canvas! Robinson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jugges finish him?!
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!
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jugges counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beckwitz Jugges! |
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Event:
DDCF Contenders 6
Date: Nov 12, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Lynch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynch is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Lynch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lynch has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lynch is trying for a kimura here. Smith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lynch wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alec Lynch! |
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Event:
DDCF Contenders 2
Date: Oct 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Lynch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lynch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iii circles away.
Lynch shoots in and drives through. Iii sprawls well.
Lurch Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alec Lynch.#TD#
Iii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Iii working the strikes but Lynch uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynch keeps working.
Iii trying to mount his opponent but Lynch defends it.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch trying to control but Iii postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lynch manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Iii won't allow Lynch to sweep him here.
Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Lynch controls Iii momentarily but Iii frees himself.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Iii from controlling successfully.
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iii is one step ahead there.
Lynch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iii trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lynch's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Iii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Iii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lynch can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynch is looking for a sweep.
Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynch keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Lynch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Iii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iii prevents Lynch from improving his position.
Iii is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Iii there. #CUT#It looks like Alec Lynch has been cut.
Lynch wants to control but Iii is keeping busy.
Iii throwing shots but Lynch is blocking nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Iii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lynch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iii.
Lynch is not content to let Iii control the position.
Iii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Iii scores with a takedown into Lynch's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alec Lynch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Iii throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Iii decides to pull guard.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Iii is retaining full guard.
Lynch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Iii has his foot on Lynch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynch works his way back into a safe position though.
Iii keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Iii is trying to control the position here. Lynch has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Iii tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Lynch jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alec Lynch!
The defeated Lurch Iii had this to say: 'Mmmmmmm'. |
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Event:
KOR EDM
Date: Aug 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Helio Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Robinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Karelin tightens his grip and picks Robinson up, before dumping him to the ground. Robinson manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (0) Robinson
Karelin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robinson working a defensive guard but Karelin passes into half guard.
Robinson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Karelin jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (0) Robinson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robinson wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Karelin stalling.
Robinson wants to control the action here but instead Karelin manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (8) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Karelin isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Robinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Robinson tries to hold on but Karelin postures up.
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Karelin maintains control.
Robinson wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.#T3#
Karelin controlling the position easily from mount.
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
Robinson wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.
Robinson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Karelin (11) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson trying to control the hands but Karelin won't let him.
Karelin controlling from the back.#T4#
Robinson is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Robinson is trying to roll into a better position but Karelin has get a rear naked choke and Robinson is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Karelin! |
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Event:
KOR 1
Date: Aug 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 28 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hlervu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlervu is one step ahead there.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hlervu stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Hlervu looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment.
Hlervu is fighting to break Robinson's control of his arms but Robinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Hlervu stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robinson controls Hlervu momentarily but Hlervu frees himself.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hlervu slips nicely into half guard.
Hlervu passes into side control, despite Robinson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Robinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hlervu tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well. #T2#
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hlervu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hlervu won't allow Robinson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hlervu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hlervu has Robinson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (5) vs (2) Robinson
Hlervu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (7) vs (2) Robinson#T3##SUB#
Hlervu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robinson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robinson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (7) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson won't allow Hlervu to sweep him here.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Hlervu defends it. #T4#
Robinson is controlling the pace.
Robinson prevents Hlervu from improving his position.
Robinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Hlervu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Hlervu is having none of it.
Robinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hlervu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hlervu tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.#T6#
Robinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hlervu is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Hlervu wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hlervu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Robinson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (7) vs (7) Robinson
Robinson wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Robinson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hlervu seems a little lost for a moment, as Robinson dominates the positioning.
Hlervu regains half guard.
Hlervu wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Hlervu won't allow it. #T9##SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hlervu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hlervu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hlervu keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass. #T10#
Hlervu is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now.
Hlervu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
#T11#
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robinson postures up.
#SUB#
Hlervu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hlervu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (9) vs (7) Robinson#T13#
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Robinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hlervu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hlervu is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hlervu jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (12) vs (7) Robinson
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robinson is trying to control Hlervu's posture but Hlervu avoids it.
Hlervu moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (14) vs (7) Robinson
Hlervu fails to take his opponent's back.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hlervu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Tendren Hlervu is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Tendren Hlervu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RIO
Date: Jul 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 30 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Robinson gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (4) Robinson
Gerbandi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB#
Gerbandi has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.#T2##SUB#
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerbandi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Gerbandi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi wants to control but Robinson passes easily into half guard.
Robinson trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
Gerbandi is in trouble now - Robinson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (7) Robinson
Gerbandi tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gerbandi is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gerbandi wants to control but Robinson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (10) Robinson
Robinson takes a little break here. Gerbandi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Gerbandi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (10) Robinson
Robinson moves into full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson is trying to keep Gerbandi in close.
#T5#
Gerbandi won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson 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: Gerbandi (2) vs (12) Robinson
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robinson won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gerbandi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robinson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted?
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Gerbandi is defending the position. #T6#
Gerbandi gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Gerbandi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Robinson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gerbandi. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (15) Robinson
Gerbandi is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Robinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi regains half guard.
Robinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gerbandi is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Gerbandi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gerbandi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard but Robinson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (18) Robinson
You can see the frustration on Gerbandi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gerbandi stops Robinson from passing to mount. #T9#
Gerbandi tries to improve position but can't.
Robinson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gerbandi is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Gerbandi being controlled for a moment.
Gerbandi is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson controls the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gerbandi tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Gerbandi struggling a bit here.#T11#
Gerbandi is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Robinson wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi is letting Robinson control him for a moment.
Gerbandi tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.#T13#
Gerbandi manages to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gerbandi wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but Robinson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (21) Robinson
Gerbandi wants to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gerbandi is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Robinson laying and praying for a moment but Gerbandi takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 21 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Declan Robinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 439 Hall vs Karelin
Date: Jul 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 16 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Marston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marston circles away.
Marston drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robinson sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Marston gets tackled into the cage by Robinson. Robinson maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Robinson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marston is trying to keep an underhook but Robinson manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Robinson
Marston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marston is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston wants to control but Robinson passes easily into half guard.
Robinson not doing much here.
#T2#
Marston is in trouble now - Robinson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (0) vs (5) Robinson
Robinson controlling the pace for now.
Marston is controlling an arm, preventing Robinson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Robinson moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Marston (0) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson keeps control of the position as Marston tries to break free.
#T3#
Robinson tries to keep control of the position but Marston is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston tries to escape the position.
Robinson tries to keep control of the position but Marston is staying busy.
Marston wants to escape the position.
Robinson gets his hands free as Marston looks to control.
Robinson trying to control.#T4##SUB2#
Robinson is persistently looking for the submission but Marston is defending it well.
Marston can't escape the position.
Marston trying to control the position but Robinson manages to sink in the hooks.
Robinson wants to control but Marston is keeping busy.
Marston wants to escape the position.
Robinson biding his time, controlling Marston. #T5#
Marston can't escape the position.
Marston rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marston wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Marston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Marston is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Robinson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Robinson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Marston is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Robinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Declan Robinson!
A very excited looking Declan Robinson 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 435 Hall vs Marston
Date: Jul 06, 2025 |
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 20 wins and 17 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 24 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Robinson gets caught flat footed, as Makarov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Makarov
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Makarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson controlling the position.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makarov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Makarov
Robinson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Makarov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Robinson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Makarov. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (2) Makarov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson wants to control but Makarov is keeping him busy. #T1#
Robinson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Makarov is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson tries to move to mount but Makarov blocks the move with his legs.
Makarov struggling a bit here.#T3#
Robinson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Robinson wants to control but Makarov is keeping him busy.
Robinson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Robinson wants to control but Makarov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Robinson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makarov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5#
Robinson happy to just control the position for now.
Robinson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Makarov is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Robinson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T6#
Makarov is letting Robinson control him for a moment.
Robinson trying to control the position but Makarov is working away.
Makarov struggling a bit here.#T7#
Makarov is trying to improve his position.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makarov keeps working. #SUB#
Robinson has hold of Makarov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Makarov seems comfortable defending it but Robinson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Makarov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Makarov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Robinson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Declan Robinson!
A relieved looking Declan Robinson 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:
760
Date: Jun 28, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 112 wins and 65 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marshall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriquez's waist but Rodriquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marshall off to one side.
Rodriquez feints the counter takedown.
Marshall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriquez's waist but Rodriquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marshall off to one side.
Rodriquez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marshall defends it well.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marshall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriquez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braylen Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall shoots for a takedown but Rodriquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriquez. No joy for Marshall on that attempt.
Rodriquez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodriquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez stuffs the takedown.
Rodriquez feints the counter takedown.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodriquez stuffs the takedown attempt from Marshall. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Marshall fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez feints the counter takedown.
Marshall fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Marshall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodriquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marshall (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Marshall has gone for a leg lock! Rodriquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marshall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Marshall is trying to hold Rodriquez in close to prevent damage but Rodriquez has managed to pass into half guard.
Marshall gets back to full guard.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall working a defensive guard but Rodriquez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (2) vs (5) Rodriquez
Marshall is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy. #T4#
Marshall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marshall is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marshall avoid being mounted?
Marshall controlling the position well.
Rodriquez prevents Marshall from improving his position.#T5#
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marshall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Marshall has a hand on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rodriquez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (2) vs (8) Rodriquez
Marshall prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Marshall is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall tries to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away. #T7#
Marshall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marshall manages to control the position for a moment.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Marshall to control.
Marshall is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Rodriquez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marshall to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (2) vs (11) Rodriquez
Marshall is in bad spot here.
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Marshall looks to control.
Marshall tries to break free.
Marshall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Marshall rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
Marshall breaks Rodriquez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (4) vs (11) Rodriquez
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Marshall is pushing down on Rodriquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Marshall has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10#
Rodriquez is trying is best to control the position here.
Marshall trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away. #SUB#
Marshall seems to be looking for submissions.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well. #SUB#
Marshall is looking for a kimura but Rodriquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marshall to get the leverage. #T11#
Marshall trying to control the pace.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.
Marshall is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.
Marshall wants to advance to full mount but Rodriquez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T12#
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
Marshall is working hard here to advance position.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Marshall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (4) vs (13) Rodriquez#T14#
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marshall controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall is really struggling to control Rodriquez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 13 to 4.
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, 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 430 Banner vs Hall
Date: Jun 22, 2025 |
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 9 wins and 2 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Maximus Jr gets a double leg takedown into Robinson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (2) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson pulls Maximus Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Maximus Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson looking to control.
Maximus Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Maximus Jr won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Maximus Jr passes into half guard.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson controlling the position for now.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maximus Jr is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it. #T2#
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Robinson controlling the position well.
Maximus Jr is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robinson is doing well to control the position and prevent Maximus Jr from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson won't allow Maximus Jr to pass to mount. #T3#
Robinson controlling the position well.
Maximus Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maximus Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robinson for as long as he can get away with.
Maximus Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maximus Jr is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson controlling the position for now.#T4#
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Maximus Jr is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Robinson is doing well to control the position and prevent Maximus Jr from advancing to side control.
Maximus Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
Maximus Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus Jr is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Maximus Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Robinson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Maximus Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Robinson is looking to control Maximus Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Maximus Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maximus Jr is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Robinson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Maximus Jr should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Robinson has tightened it up now! Maximus Jr should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Declan Robinson!
A victorious Declan Robinson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 16
Date: Jun 14, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 29 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marshall looks for a takedown but Trismegistus sprawls well.#TD#
Trismegistus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marshall sprawls well initially but Trismegistus persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (0) Marshall
Marshall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marshall won't allow Trismegistus to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus wants to take a breather but Marshall is having none of it. #SUB#
Trismegistus is working for a kimura but Marshall is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Trismegistus is looking to advance position but Marshall won't allow it.
Trismegistus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marshall! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (0) Marshall
Marshall is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Trismegistus wants to finish this one by submission but Marshall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trismegistus. #SUB#
Trismegistus is working for a guillotine from mount but Marshall frees his head quite easily.
Marshall tries to improve his position but instead Trismegistus has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (8) vs (0) Marshall#T2#
Trismegistus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Trismegistus seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Marshall's chin but Marshall turns very nicely into Trismegistus's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Marshall.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (8) vs (2) Marshall
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Trismegistus.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marshall is pushing down on Trismegistus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trismegistus is fighting to maintain full guard but Marshall has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Trismegistus looking for submissions off his back.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep. Marshall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Marshall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trismegistus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.
Marshall prevents Trismegistus from improving his position.
Marshall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trismegistus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trismegistus is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Marshall wants to take a breather but Trismegistus is having none of it.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep. Marshall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trismegistus moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Trismegistus is looking for a triangle but Marshall pushes his legs off easily.
Marshall passes Trismegistus's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Trismegistus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trismegistus trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Marshall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marshall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (8) vs (5) Marshall
Marshall wants to take his opponent's back but Trismegistus doesn't allow it.
Trismegistus is desperately trying to improve his position but Marshall has a good base and remains in mount.
Trismegistus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Trismegistus wants to control but Marshall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marshall is pressing down on Trismegistus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trismegistus is holding on for now. #T6#
Trismegistus gets full guard.#SUB2#
Marshall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trismegistus 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.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving.
Marshall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Trismegistus has Marshall pulled in close to control his posture.
Marshall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trismegistus has Marshall pulled in close to control his posture.
Trismegistus keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass. #T8#
Marshall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trismegistus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.
Trismegistus trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
Trismegistus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
Trismegistus wants to improve his position but instead Marshall has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall prevents Trismegistus from improving his position.#SUB2#
Marshall is trying to work for a kimura but Trismegistus is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Trismegistus looking for a sweep. Not yet Trismegistus, not yet. #SUB#
Trismegistus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marshall stacks Trismegistus 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 Marshall! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (8) vs (8) Marshall
Trismegistus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marshall wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Trismegistus is defending against the submission attempts here by Marshall.
#SUB2#
Marshall seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Trismegistus has recovered full guard. #T11#
Trismegistus has Marshall pulled in close to control his posture.
Marshall preventing the sweep.
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
Marshall trying to control but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
Trismegistus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there. #T12##SUB#
Trismegistus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marshall defends well.
Trismegistus working a defensive guard but Marshall passes into half guard.
Trismegistus wants to control but Marshall is keeping busy.
Trismegistus tries to roll over but Marshall keeps him under control.
Marshall is looking to stall here but Trismegistus recovers full guard. #T13#
Marshall looking to sit in guard and control but Trismegistus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (10) vs (8) Marshall
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Trismegistus is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus looking to improve position, pressing down on Marshall's thigh with his hand. Marshall seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Trismegistus paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Trismegistus's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Marshall picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Braylen Marshall!
In his post fight interview, Braylen Marshall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSG 427 Hlervu vs Banner
Date: Jun 08, 2025 |
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 50 wins and 29 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerbandi tries to counter with a takedown but Robinson is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Robinson clinches up with Gerbandi and pushes him back against the cage.
Gerbandi stops a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Gerbandi is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gerbandi down to the mat. Gerbandi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dani Gerbandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Declan Robinson.#CL#
Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Gerbandi. Gerbandi maintains the clinch.
Gerbandi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Robinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Gerbandi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson wants to sweep here but Gerbandi controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gerbandi postures up.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Robinson pulls Gerbandi in close to his closed guard and prevents Gerbandi from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is trying to keep Gerbandi in close.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass. #T2#
Robinson controlling the position.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gerbandi has gone for a leg lock! Robinson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Robinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gerbandi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Robinson controlling the action here.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
Gerbandi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Robinson controlling the pace. #T5#
Gerbandi wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robinson trying to control the pace.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Robinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gerbandi trying to get back to full guard but Robinson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (5) Robinson
Gerbandi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Gerbandi reaches up to try and control the position but Robinson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gerbandi rolls and tries to escape and now Robinson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (2) vs (8) Robinson
Gerbandi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gerbandi tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
Gerbandi is trying to escape the mount.
Robinson avoids the attempt from Gerbandi to control.
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Gerbandi tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gerbandi is working to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi wants to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi is working to get back to half guard.
Robinson trying to control but Gerbandi is having none of it. #T8#
Gerbandi holds on for dear life, controlling Robinson's posture momentarily.
Gerbandi is controlling an arm, preventing Robinson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gerbandi tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gerbandi is holding on tight.
Robinson looking to control but Gerbandi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerbandi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T9#
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson avoids the attempt from Gerbandi to control.
Robinson controlling his opponent.
Robinson avoids the attempt from Gerbandi to control.#T10#
Robinson trying to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Robinson avoids the attempt from Gerbandi to control.
Robinson content just to control the position here. #T11#
It looks like Robinson 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.
Gerbandi tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Gerbandi working to try and regain half guard.
Robinson controlling his opponent.
Gerbandi tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Gerbandi has given up his back here. Will Robinson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (2) vs (11) Robinson
Robinson gets his hands free as Gerbandi looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Robinson controlling the positon.
Gerbandi is really stuck here.
Robinson tries to keep control of the position but Gerbandi is staying busy.
Robinson keeps control of the position as Gerbandi tries to break free.
Robinson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Robinson keeps control of the position as Gerbandi tries to break free.
Gerbandi trying to control the hands but Robinson won't let him.
Robinson keeps control of the position as Gerbandi tries to break free.
#T14##SUB2#
Robinson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gerbandi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Robinson has the hooks in. Gerbandi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Gerbandi showing good submission defense here.
I would not like to be Gerbandi right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 11 to 2.
Declan Robinson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 14
Date: May 31, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel tries for a takedown but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marshall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marshall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marshall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
Steel looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall is working for takedown but Steel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steel tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marshall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marshall stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marshall circles away.#CL#
Steel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steel is trying to drag Marshall to the mat but Marshall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Steel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marshall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marshall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marshall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marshall tries for a takedown but Steel manages to get underhooks.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marshall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marshall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marshall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steel or perhaps it was just good defense by Marshall, which made it look bad.
Marshall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Steel pushes Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Marshall's takedown attempt.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steel is trying to drag Marshall to the mat but Marshall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marshall is looking for a takedown.
Marshall tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marshall stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
#T3#
Steel looking for a takedown.
Steel tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Marshall turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marshall manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Marshall#SUB2#
Marshall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marshall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marshall taking a breather here.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Marshall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marshall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Marshall trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marshall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Steel is trying to control Marshall's posture. Marshall takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Steel! Marshall is rotating here... this could be the end... Steel is out! Marshall has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Braylen Marshall!
Braylen Marshall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Daniel Steel was interviewed post fight and said 'Daniel Steel took an IQ test today and scored 124'. |
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Event:
SSG 423 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: May 25, 2025 |
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 22 wins and 32 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gascoigne circles away.
#TD2#
Robinson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Robinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Robinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gascoigne sees it coming and defends easily.
Robinson controlling the action here.
Gascoigne is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne trying to control from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gascoigne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Gascoigne controlling the position for now.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well. #T2#
Robinson wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Robinson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gascoigne 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.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gascoigne looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascoigne, not yet.
Gascoigne can't keep his opponent in guard - Robinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Robinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gascoigne keeping control of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
It looks like Robinson 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.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Gascoigne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well.
Gascoigne is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
Robinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Gascoigne is trying to control but can't.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Gascoigne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gascoigne is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Gascoigne wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gascoigne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Gascoigne is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (5) Robinson
Robinson content just to control the position here.
Robinson is continuing to stall.#T9#
Gascoigne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position but Robinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Robinson tries to control but Gascoigne wriggling away.
Robinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gascoigne haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gascoigne manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gascoigne is concentrating on defense, preventing Robinson from advancing position.
Well, if Robinson 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.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Gascoigne is defending the position. #T12#
Robinson is trying to control. Gascoigne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gascoigne keeping control of the position.
Gascoigne gets full guard.#T13#
Gascoigne looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascoigne, not yet.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gascoigne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (2) vs (5) Robinson
Gascoigne looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Robinson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gascoigne 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Declan Robinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 12
Date: May 17, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel leaves Marshall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marshall avoids it really well and circles away.
Marshall slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Steel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marshall to the mat! Marshall manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Marshall#SUB2#
Marshall working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Steel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Marshall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Steel wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving. #SUB2#
Marshall looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (0) Marshall
Marshall prevents Steel from improving position.
Steel takes a little break here. Marshall wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Marshall is looking for a sweep.
Steel moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (7) vs (0) Marshall
Steel wants to control the pace but Marshall is squirming around nicely.
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel fails to move to back control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steel tries to control but Marshall wriggling away.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Marshall is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Marshall wants to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel tries to control but Marshall wriggling away.
Steel controlling his opponent.
Marshall is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Marshall prevents Steel from taking his back.
Marshall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Marshall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel wants to take Marshall's back but he can't do it this time.
Marshall wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Marshall is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel content just to control the position here. #T5#
Steel wants to take Marshall's back here but Marshall is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel wants to control the pace but Marshall is squirming around nicely.
Marshall is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Marshall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (7) vs (2) Marshall
Marshall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel looking to control.
#T6#
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Marshall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall advances to half guard.
Steel gets full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position but Marshall postures up.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel trying to control the position.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a triangle but Marshall pushes his legs off easily.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Marshall looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (9) vs (2) Marshall
Marshall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (12) vs (2) Marshall
Steel tries to move to mount but Marshall blocks the move with his legs.
Marshall is trying to get back to half guard.
Marshall keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Steel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marshall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marshall prevents Steel from moving into mount.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Steel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel trying to control the position but Marshall is working away.
Marshall tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position. #T10#
Marshall prevents Steel from moving into mount.
Marshall seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel dominates the positioning.
Marshall gets back to half guard.
Marshall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Marshall keeping hold of Steel's head, controlling as best he can.
Steel trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Steel is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Marshall is working away.
Marshall tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.#T12#
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Steel is really struggling to control Marshall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marshall tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marshall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marshall is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Marshall won't allow Steel to pass to mount. #T13#
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Marshall won't allow Steel to pass to mount.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Marshall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marshall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshall.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Marshall seems keen to control Steel's posture.
Marshall wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel pushes down on Marshall's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Marshall defends it.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall is positioning himself well to prevent Steel advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A relieved looking Daniel Steel 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 418 Ozymandias vs Hlervu
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Kelly.#TD#
Kelly tries to sprawl but Robinson drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Kelly#SUB#
Robinson is working for a kimura but Kelly is defending it quite comfortably.
Robinson prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing that Robinson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving. #T1#
Kelly is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Robinson has gone for a leg lock! Kelly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Kelly
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robinson pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet. #T3#
Kelly is pushing down on Robinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kelly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robinson is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson is not content to let Kelly control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Robinson managing to control the position. #T4#
Kelly passes Robinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kelly is stalling here. Robinson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kelly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Robinson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (6) vs (2) Kelly#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kelly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kelly struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Robinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kelly tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position. #T5#
I wouldn't like to be where Kelly is right now.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working. #SUB#
Robinson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kelly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Robinson but great work by Kelly. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (6) vs (6) Kelly
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson stops Kelly from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Kelly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6##SUB2#
Kelly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kelly moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kelly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
Kelly working away.
Kelly advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (6) vs (8) Kelly#T7#
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kelly is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Robinson is surviving well by controlling Kelly's body position as best he can.
Kelly wants to control but Robinson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Robinson trying to control here.
Kelly is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Kelly wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson is controlling Kelly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kelly is working for a submission of some sort.
Kelly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Kelly wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Kelly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is concentrating on defense, preventing Kelly from advancing position.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Robinson tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.#T10#
Robinson trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kelly.
Robinson is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Kelly is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it. #T11#
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Robinson tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kelly preventing the sweep.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Kelly passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Kelly is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Kelly wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kelly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kelly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
#T13#
Kelly wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Robinson is positioning himself well to prevent Kelly advancing to mount.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
Robinson is looking to sweep but instead, Kelly has passed into half guard.
#T14#
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to control but Kelly postures up.
Robinson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly wins on points by 8 to 6.
After winning the bout, Robert Kelly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 415 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Robinson feints and as Kline raises his hands in defense, Robinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Robinson
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kline looking to control.
Robinson passes Kline's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson prevents Kline from improving his position.
Kline is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Kline keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kline is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now. #T1#
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Kline is working away.
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kline is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kline is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kline is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline'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.#T2#
Kline trying to control but Robinson postures up.
#SUB2#
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kline has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robinson wants to advance to full mount but Kline doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kline controlling the position.
Kline keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Kline keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kline wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kline throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Robinson trying to move into half guard but instead Kline has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Kline pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Kline works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Kline's attempts to control the action.
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Robinson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Robinson is pressing down on Kline's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself.
Robinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kline has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (8) vs (2) Robinson#T6#
Kline trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kline has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Robinson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kline (10) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kline has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is having none of it.#T7#
Robinson is looking to get to half guard.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Kline's attempts to control the action.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kline has a good base and remains in mount.
Kline tries to control but Robinson wriggling away. #SUB#
Kline working for a guillotine from mount but Robinson is in no mood to give up.
Robinson can't escape the position.
Kline wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Kline maintains control.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Kline's attempts to control the action.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Kline gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kline fails to advance to Robinson's back.
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Kline isn't that keen on the idea.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is having none of it.
Kline tries to control but Robinson wriggling away. #T9#
Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Kline is working for a guillotine from mount but Robinson frees his head quite easily.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is having none of it.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robinson tries to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
Kline looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Robinson tries to improve his position but instead Kline has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kline (13) vs (2) Robinson
Kline is trying to stick to Robinson's back but Robinson is turning into Kline. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kline's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robinson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (13) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Kline lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (15) vs (4) Robinson
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (15) vs (6) Robinson
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##SUB#
Kline has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (17) vs (6) Robinson
Kline is pushing down on Robinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kline has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kline seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kline is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Our spies down at at Guerilla Fight Club inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robinson 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: Kline (17) vs (8) Robinson
Kline has his hands clasped together around Robinson's back. He's all about the action.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Kline defending well.
Kline is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kline looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson advances to half guard.
Robinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.#T14##SUB#
Kline looking for submissions off his back.
Kline trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Kline wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Kline trying to control here.
Robinson is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline takes the fight on points by 17 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 410 McDonald vs Ribeiro
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 52 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Robinson feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Robinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Robinson passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it. #SUB2#
Robinson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Anderson as he works his way to full guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Anderson is concentrating on defense, preventing Robinson from advancing position.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson controlling the position.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robinson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T5##SUB2#
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Robinson stalling away here and it's allowed Anderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Robinson#T6#
Anderson manages to get back to half guard.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson is stalling here but it's allowed Anderson to get half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robinson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (8) Robinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Robinson trying his best to control but Anderson has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (7) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position. #T9#
Anderson controlling the pace.
Robinson is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (10) vs (8) Robinson
Anderson is trying to move to mount but Robinson reverses beautifully and ends up in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (10) vs (10) Robinson
Anderson is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Anderson pulls Robinson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robinson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (12) vs (10) Robinson
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson trying to control the position.
#T11#
Anderson stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
Robinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (12) vs (12) Robinson
Robinson is looking to pass into half guard but Anderson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anderson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (14) vs (12) Robinson#T12#
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (14) vs (14) Robinson
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Robinson is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Robinson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (14) vs (17) Robinson#T13#
Robinson fails to move to back control.
Robinson content just to control the position here.
Anderson wants to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Robinson prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14##SUB2#
Robinson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Anderson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Anderson and Robinson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Robinson tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 17 to 14.
A very excited looking Declan Robinson 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 410 McDonald vs Ribeiro
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
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 5 wins and 16 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salad Dressing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salad Dressing wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Salad Dressing rushes Marshall and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Salad Dressing manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
Salad Dressing is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Salad Dressing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marshall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salad Dressing looking to control.
Marshall passes Salad Dressing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marshall is controlling the pace.
#T2##SUB2#
Marshall is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Marshall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salad Dressing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marshall. #SUB2#
Marshall wants to work for an arm triangle but Salad Dressing is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Marshall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (3) Marshall
Salad Dressing is wriggling around trying to escape.
Salad Dressing wants to hold on but Marshall pushes him away.#SUB2#
Marshall wants to finish this one by submission but Salad Dressing is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marshall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Marshall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Salad Dressing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Marshall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salad Dressing is surviving well by controlling Marshall's body position as best he can.
Salad Dressing really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salad Dressing is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marshall trying to control but Salad Dressing is having none of it. #T5#
Marshall is looking to work his way around to Salad Dressing's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Salad Dressing has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Salad Dressing (0) vs (6) Marshall#SUB2#
Marshall goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Salad Dressing escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (6) Marshall
Salad Dressing trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall is pressing down on Salad Dressing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Salad Dressing not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing lying in Marshall's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Marshall decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Salad Dressing taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Braylen Marshall!
After the fight, Braylen Marshall was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SSG 404 Majere vs Hall
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
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 13 wins and 9 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Marshall dives in and scores a takedown into Wellington's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Marshall#SUB#
Wellington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marshall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marshall is pushing down on Wellington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wellington is fighting to maintain full guard but Marshall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wellington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wellington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (5) Marshall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wellington keeps working.
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard.
Wellington trying to remain calm as Marshall controls from the top position.#T1#
Wellington is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Marshall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Marshall is trying to get an arm triangle but Wellington is defending well.
Marshall takes a little break here. Wellington wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Marshall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Wellington is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Marshall is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wellington (0) vs (7) Marshall
Wellington tries to lock up and control but Marshall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wellington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marshall avoids the attempt from Wellington to control.
Wellington working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Wellington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marshall.
Marshall looking to control but Wellington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marshall manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wellington to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wellington (0) vs (10) Marshall#T3##SUB2#
Marshall is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wellington knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wellington for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Wellington's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wellington trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Wellington's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wellington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Marshall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wellington has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wellington! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (10) Marshall
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully. #T4#
Marshall working a defensive guard here.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall has Wellington pulled in close to control his posture.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Wellington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Wellington passes Marshall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marshall is refusing to be controlled, as Wellington sits in half guard.
Marshall gets full guard.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Marshall pulls Wellington in to control the position.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Wellington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Wellington is controlling well.
Marshall wants to control the action here but instead Wellington manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (5) vs (10) Marshall#T6#
Marshall regains half guard.
Wellington trying to control from half guard but Marshall is working away.
Marshall is controlling Wellington's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Wellington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marshall defends it well. #SUB#
Wellington is working for a submission of some sort.
Marshall gets full guard.#T7#
Wellington trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wellington is one step ahead there.
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Wellington is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (5) vs (12) Marshall
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington 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.#T8#
Wellington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (7) vs (12) Marshall
Wellington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall is pulling down on Wellington's head to control his posture.
Wellington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wellington is aware though and is defending well.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Marshall has control of Wellington's left arm, preventing Wellington from doing any damage. #SUB#
Wellington drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marshall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wellington has Marshall in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (7) vs (14) Marshall
Marshall wants to control from the top but Wellington keeps moving.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wellington is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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Wellington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marshall defends it easily.#T10#
Marshall is pushing down on Wellington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wellington is fighting to maintain full guard but Marshall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marshall wants to take a breather but Wellington is having none of it.
Wellington trying to control here.
Marshall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wellington defends it well.
Wellington is trying to maintain the position but Marshall is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Marshall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wellington trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
Marshall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (7) vs (17) Marshall
Marshall takes Wellington's back. Score +3 for taking back: Wellington (7) vs (20) Marshall#SUB2#
Marshall has managed to slip his arm under Wellington's chin. This could be all over... yep, Wellington is tapping out! Submission win for Marshall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Braylen Marshall!
Braylen Marshall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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