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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 375 Finn vs Helvig
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson looks for a takedown but Soderberg sprawls well.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soderberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Soderberg dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Soderberg's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for Soderberg on that attempt. #TD#
Soderberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robinson to the mat! Robinson manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson is trying to keep Soderberg in close.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Soderberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg is looking to pass into half guard but Robinson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Robinson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (2) Robinson#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.#SUB#
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Soderberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robinson moves into full mount! Soderberg won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (5) Robinson
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
Robinson wants to control the pace but Soderberg is squirming around nicely.
Soderberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Robinson postures up.
Robinson controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg tries to reverse the position but Robinson maintains control.#T3#
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Robinson controlling his opponent.
Soderberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Soderberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soderberg regains half guard.
Robinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Soderberg defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Robinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg 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.
Robinson is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it. #SUB#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom 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.#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Robinson wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy. #T6##SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg has a hand on Robinson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Robinson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (11) Robinson#SUB2#
Robinson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soderberg is surviving well by controlling Robinson's body position as best he can.
Soderberg is looking to get to half guard.
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Robinson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (14) Robinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg 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: Soderberg (4) vs (14) Robinson
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (4) vs (16) Robinson#T7#
Robinson stands and throws Soderberg's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (4) vs (19) Robinson
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robinson slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Soderberg is defending well.
Robinson trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away.
Robinson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Robinson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (4) vs (22) Robinson
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Soderberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soderberg tries to improve his position but instead Robinson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (4) vs (25) Robinson#SUB2#
Soderberg is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Robinson gets his way!
#SUB2#
Robinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Soderberg tries to escape the position.
#T10#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Robinson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Robinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Soderberg is in bad spot here.
Soderberg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Soderberg fending off the submission attempt from Robinson.
Robinson doesn't have the hooks in and Soderberg manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (6) vs (25) Robinson#T11#
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Robinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#SUB#
Soderberg 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: Soderberg (6) vs (27) Robinson
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robinson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (6) vs (30) Robinson
Robinson wants to control the pace but Soderberg is squirming around nicely.
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T13##SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg is breathing heavily.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well. #SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soderberg moves into full guard.
#T14##SUB#
Soderberg has an active guard here but Robinson has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soderberg is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 30 to 6.
Declan Robinson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 371 Chai vs Finn
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Robinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moly quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (0) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moly is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Moly is defending well.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson controlling the action here.
Robinson trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom. #T1#
Moly won't allow Robinson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moly is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Robinson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Moly is keeping the position.#T2#
Moly trying to control the position.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Robinson is pushing down on Moly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moly is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moly is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
Moly trying to control here.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Moly defending well. #T3#
Robinson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Moly defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Moly is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson is looking to pass Moly's guard but actually Moly recovers to full guard. #T4#
Moly working a defensive guard here.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #T5#
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Robinson 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.#SUB#
Moly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Moly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Moly is retaining full guard.
Robinson is looking to pass into half guard but Moly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moly is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (2) Robinson
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moly has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (5) vs (2) Robinson
Moly trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Robinson tries to buck Moly off but Moly is having none of it.
Robinson manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (5) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is looking to pass into half guard but Moly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moly is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (7) vs (4) Robinson
Moly postures up.
#T9#
Moly 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.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (7) vs (6) Robinson#SUB#
Moly looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
#SUB#
Robinson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Moly doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Robinson paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Moly - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Holy Moly!
Our winner, Holy Moly, 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 365 Soderberg vs Gabenagus
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 19 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Robinson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (0) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kyng holds on and takes a little breather.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Robinson advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson trying to control the pace. #T1#
Kyng won't allow Robinson to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Kyng defends it.
Kyng trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kyng! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (0) vs (5) Robinson
Kyng wants to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.#T2#
Robinson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kyng tries to reverse the position but Robinson maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kyng wants to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Kyng manages to control the position for a moment.
Robinson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Robinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robinson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kyng is holding on tight.
Robinson avoids the attempt from Kyng to control.#T4#
Robinson fails to advance to Kyng's back.
Kyng tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson prevents Kyng from getting the reversal.
Robinson wants to control the pace but Kyng is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Kyng defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Robinson.
Kyng looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Robinson looking to control but Kyng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Robinson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kyng is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (5) Robinson#T5#
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Kyng 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.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Kyng passes Robinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robinson won't allow Kyng to pass to mount.
Robinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robinson.
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.#T7#
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson pulls Kyng in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up. #T8#
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kyng advances to half guard.
Robinson wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
Robinson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Kyng continues to stall.
Kyng 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.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng not doing much here.
#T10#
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Robinson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kyng. Oh but Robinson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kyng goes limp - he's gone! Robinson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Declan Robinson!
An out of breath Declan Robinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 362 Hlervu vs Barnett
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Immagunna Filerup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Filerup moves into the clinch.
Filerup tries for a takedown but Robinson manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Filerup lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Filerup (2) vs (0) Robinson
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Filerup controlling him for the moment.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Filerup puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Robinson trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
Robinson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Filerup wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Filerup prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Filerup trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away. #T2#
Filerup wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
Filerup is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Robinson gets full guard.
Filerup wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filerup content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Filerup (2) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Filerup.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robinson postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Filerup 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 trying to control but Filerup is working from the bottom.
Filerup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Filerup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Filerup (4) vs (2) Robinson
Our spies down at at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Filerup wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Filerup might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Filerup tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Robinson is looking to sweep but instead, Filerup has passed into half guard.
#T5#
Filerup wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Filerup's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Filerup's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Filerup (4) vs (6) Robinson#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Filerup reverses the position brilliantly into Robinson's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Filerup (6) vs (6) Robinson
Filerup passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Filerup jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (9) vs (6) Robinson#T6#
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson is trying to control Filerup's posture but Filerup avoids it.
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filerup wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Filerup prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Robinson wants to sweep but Filerup has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (12) vs (6) Robinson
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filerup wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Robinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filerup is one step ahead there.
Filerup showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Filerup controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Robinson keeping full guard, as Filerup tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filerup trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Filerup controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Filerup puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Filerup seems content to control.
Robinson is looking to get back to full guard here but Filerup has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (15) vs (6) Robinson
Robinson sneaks back into half guard.
Filerup takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Robinson is pressing down on Filerup's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Robinson has an active guard here but Filerup has managed to pass into half guard.
Filerup content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Filerup is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson tries to roll over but Filerup keeps him under control.#T11#
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Filerup sits in half guard.
Robinson is concentrating on defense, preventing Filerup from advancing position.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Filerup advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Filerup frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (18) vs (6) Robinson
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
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.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Filerup wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Filerup preventing the sweep.
Filerup passes into half guard.
Robinson moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filerup trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup takes the fight on points by 18 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 358 Hlervu vs Ozymandias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snake stuffs the takedown.
Snake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snake as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Declan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snake's waist but Snake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Robinson tries to keep at a distance but Snake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Snake counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake preventing the sweep.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.#T1#
Snake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Robinson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Snake
Snake working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Robinson drops back looking for a leg! Snake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snake manages to kick Robinson off! Robinson jumps back into Snake's guard.
Snake looking to control.
Snake wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall.
Snake tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Snake is concentrating on defense, preventing Robinson from advancing position.
Robinson prevents Snake from improving his position.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.
Snake tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.#T4#
Robinson is trying to control. Snake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (2) Snake
Robinson wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.#T5#
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Snake! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (7) vs (2) Snake
Robinson tries to control but Snake wriggling away.
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
Snake tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away. #SUB#
Robinson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T6##SUB#
Robinson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Robinson wants to control the pace but Snake is squirming around nicely.
Snake 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: Robinson (7) vs (4) Snake
Robinson pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Robinson is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Snake trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
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: Robinson (9) vs (4) Snake#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Snake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
Snake moves into full guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is really struggling to control Snake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Snake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake controlling the position.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Robinson trying to move into half guard but instead Snake has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (9) vs (6) Snake
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (11) vs (6) Snake#T12#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snake is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up. #T14#
Snake looking to control but Robinson passes into half guard.
Robinson uses his free foot to push down on Snake's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Snake. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (14) vs (6) Snake
Robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robinson prevents Snake from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson wants to control the pace but Snake is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Declan Robinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 352 Clubber vs Gomes
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Howell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Robinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Howell finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Howell won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Robinson is trying to keep Howell in close.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Howell has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture.
Robinson looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howell has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Howell looking to control.
#T3#
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
Howell controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself. #T4#
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Howell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (2) Robinson#T5#
Howell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell content to stall in guard here.
Robinson is controlling Howell's posture.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (6) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully. #T7#
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Robinson controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Robinson trying to control the position.
#T8#
Howell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there. #T9#
Robinson has control of Howell's left arm, preventing Howell from doing any damage. #SUB#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robinson controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Robinson is looking to sweep but instead, Howell has passed into half guard.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away. #SUB#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson is concentrating on defense, preventing Howell from advancing position.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Howell is very close to passing his half guard.
Howell is stalling here. Robinson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Howell 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: Howell (6) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T11#
Howell tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position.
Robinson slows the pace down.
Howell is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson happy to just control the position for now. #T12#
Robinson working away.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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Robinson controlling the position. #T13#
Howell is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Robinson controlling the position.
Howell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge đź‘Š, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Robinson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Howell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Robinson's guard! Nice work there by Howell! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (8) vs (8) Robinson#T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
Robinson wants to hit a sweep here but Howell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Robinson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (11) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Howell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson is controlling an arm, preventing Howell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Howell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
A very excited looking Leonard Howell 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 347 Soderberg vs Gerbandi
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Snake ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snake somewhat.
Robinson tries to counter with a takedown but Snake is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Snake gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Robinson (0) vs (4) Snake
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Robinson's coaches at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Snake controls the position.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Snake working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
Robinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Snake pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Robinson reverses the position - he's now on top in Snake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (4) Snake
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Snake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Snake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Snake throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Robinson escapes and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (4) Snake
Snake is not content to let Robinson control the position. #T3#
Snake is trying to work for a sweep but Robinson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (7) vs (4) Snake
Snake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robinson controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Robinson looking to secure an arm triangle but Snake defends it well.
Robinson controlling his opponent. #T4#
Robinson fails to advance to Snake's back.
Snake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snake gets back to half guard.
Snake is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Robinson is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Robinson is controlling the pace.
Snake is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Snake is positioning himself well to prevent Robinson advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.#T6#
Robinson is trying to control. Snake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Snake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7##SUB2#
Snake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Snake working for submissions but it's allowed Robinson to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Robinson wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake is in trouble now - Robinson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (10) vs (4) Snake
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson fails to advance to Snake's back.
Snake wants to control but Robinson is having none of it.#T9#
Snake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robinson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Snake can't escape the position.
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Snake tries to reverse the position but Robinson maintains control.
Snake wants to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Robinson wants to take Snake's back here but Snake is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Snake tries to hold on but Robinson postures up.
Snake is controlling an arm, preventing Robinson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Snake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T11#
Robinson trying to control from Snake's half guard. Snake has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Snake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robinson has picked Snake up and slammed him! Snake can't keep hold of the triangle and Robinson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (13) vs (4) Snake
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
Snake looks to move to half guard but instead Robinson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (15) vs (4) Snake
Snake is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.
Robinson moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (18) vs (4) Snake#T12#
What can Snake do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Robinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snake for as long as he can get away with.
Snake staying busy and making it hard for Robinson to control.
Robinson is trying to stick to Snake's back but Snake is turning into Robinson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Robinson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Snake. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (18) vs (6) Snake
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson pulls Snake in to control the position.
Robinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass. #T13#
Robinson pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. #T14#
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Snake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snake is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Snake is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Snake wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Robinson has his hands clasped together around Snake's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
An out of breath Declan Robinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 344 Hall vs Bar
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Marlin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Marlin
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson pulls Marlin in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Marlin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (4) Marlin
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson has his hands on Marlin's head, controlling the position. #T2#
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 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Marlin won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Marlin content to stall in guard here.
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Marlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin controlling from the top position.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Robinson controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson controlling Marlin's posture. #T5#
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marlin controls the pace.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Robinson controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself. #T6#
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.
Marlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet. #T7#
Robinson trying to control the position here.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marlin pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlin prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (4) Marlin#T8#
Robinson trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson being controlled here momentarily.
Marlin looking to control.
#T9#
Marlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Marlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T10#
Marlin controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson won't allow Marlin to sweep him here.
Marlin trying to control the position here.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass. #T11#
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Marlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (6) Marlin
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Robinson is trying to keep Marlin in close.
Marlin won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Marlin is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson is pulling down on Marlin's head to control his posture. #T12#
Marlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Marlin trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Marlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully. #T13#
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Marlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Marlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robinson working a defensive guard but Marlin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (4) vs (9) Marlin
Robinson tries to bench press Marlin off him but Marlin keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14##SUB2#
Marlin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Marlin stalls from top position.
Robinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 9 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Blue Marlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 338 Gabenagus vs Soderberg
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 16 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Robinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching CleaPain on his heels. He'll look to pass CleaPain's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Robinson
CleaPain trying to control the position here.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (5) Robinson
A lull in the action here as Robinson stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Robinson swings around for an armbar but CleaPain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (5) Robinson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
CleaPain stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
CleaPain looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Robinson is pulling down on CleaPain's head. It's preventing any offense from CleaPain, at least for the moment.
CleaPain preventing the sweep.
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
CleaPain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson looking to control.
CleaPain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
CleaPain pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
CleaPain tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it. #T2#
CleaPain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
CleaPain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but CleaPain is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
CleaPain moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (5) vs (5) Robinson
CleaPain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
CleaPain working away.
CleaPain trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
CleaPain trying to control the pace.
CleaPain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain postures up.
#SUB#
CleaPain seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (5) vs (9) Robinson
Robinson biding his time, controlling CleaPain. #SUB2#
Robinson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Robinson looking to break CleaPain's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. CleaPain remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robinson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5#
Robinson controls the position.
CleaPain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Robinson controlling well, preventing CleaPain from escaping the position.
Robinson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
CleaPain showing good submission defense here.
#T6#
CleaPain can't escape the position.
CleaPain trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain is keeping busy.
Robinson is trying to control but CleaPain is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Robinson prevents CleaPain from getting the reversal.#T7#
CleaPain tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is having none of it. #SUB2#
Robinson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and CleaPain is now in Robinson's guard. A big mistake from Robinson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (7) vs (9) Robinson
Robinson controlling the position.
CleaPain trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
CleaPain trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
CleaPain trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robinson is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
CleaPain 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. #T9#
CleaPain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
CleaPain is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CleaPain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (7) vs (11) Robinson
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (9) vs (11) Robinson
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but CleaPain is proving a slippery customer.
CleaPain stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position. #T10#
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson is pulling down on CleaPain's head. It's preventing any offense from CleaPain, at least for the moment.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
CleaPain stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson controlling the position.
CleaPain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
CleaPain 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.
Robinson controls CleaPain momentarily but CleaPain frees himself.
CleaPain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Ironbound MMA inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T11#
Robinson has CleaPain pulled in close to control his posture.
CleaPain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson has CleaPain pulled in close to control his posture.
CleaPain trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CleaPain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (9) vs (13) Robinson
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving. #T12#
CleaPain wants to sweep but no luck.
CleaPain being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson being controlled here momentarily.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
CleaPain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom. #T14#
CleaPain has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 13 to 9.
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 337 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Raven Camoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Camoran drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camoran (2) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Camoran controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson pulls Camoran in close to prevent any damage.
Camoran content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Camoran is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson has control of Camoran's left arm, preventing Camoran from doing any damage.
Robinson is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoran controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Camoran advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Camoran 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.
Well, if Camoran 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.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Camoran is controlling well.
Camoran trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Camoran is controlling well.
Robinson won't allow Camoran to pass to mount.
Camoran is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson keeping hold of Camoran's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Robinson wants to improve his position but Camoran is controlling well.
Robinson is controlling Camoran's trapped leg to prevent Camoran from advancing to side control.
Camoran prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Robinson is controlling Camoran's trapped leg to prevent Camoran from advancing to side control.
Camoran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Camoran wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it. #T4#
Camoran is really struggling to control Robinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robinson controlling the position well.
Camoran controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson tries to roll over but Camoran keeps him under control.
Robinson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Camoran is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robinson is staying active underneath Camoran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camoran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Camoran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. #T5#
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Camoran has control of the leg.
Camoran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Camoran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camoran 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.
Camoran is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Camoran is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Camoran has control of the leg. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camoran in particular looking to stall.
Camoran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Camoran keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Robinson trying to control but Camoran postures up.
Robinson tries to roll over but Camoran keeps him under control.#T7#
Robinson moves into full guard.
Camoran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camoran preventing the sweep.
Robinson controlling Camoran's posture.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Camoran wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.#T8#
Camoran is stalling in the full guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Camoran.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Camoran might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Camoran passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (5) vs (0) Robinson
Camoran is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Camoran politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Camoran prefers to stall for the moment though.#T9#
Robinson has one of Camoran's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camoran (5) vs (2) Robinson
Camoran wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Camoran looking for subs from the bottom but Robinson mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (5) vs (5) Robinson
Camoran is desperately trying to improve his position but Robinson has a good base and remains in mount.
Camoran is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.
Camoran is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Robinson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Camoran is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Declan Robinson!
Declan Robinson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 334 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Howell rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
Howell tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been hearing reports that Robinson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Robinson goes for a takedown attempt but Howell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Howell closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.
Robinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Howell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Robinson pulls Howell into guard.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (0) vs (3) Howell
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Robinson is defending well. #SUB2#
Howell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Howell trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Howell taking a breather here.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson is trying to control Howell's posture but Howell avoids it. #SUB2#
Howell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Howell off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (4) vs (3) Howell
Howell rolls, trying to escape but Robinson keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Howell is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Robinson.
#SUB#
Robinson looking to break Howell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Howell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robinson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Howell right now.
Howell breaks Robinson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (5) Howell
Howell wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Howell pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Howell 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.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4##SUB2#
Howell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howell.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Robinson is positioning himself well to prevent Howell advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robinson tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#T5#
Howell is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robinson tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well. #T6#
Robinson gets full guard.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Howell is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard. #T7#
Howell is fighting to break Robinson's control of his arms but Robinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell advances to half guard.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson moves into full guard.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.#T8#
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson has Howell pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Howell 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: Robinson (6) vs (5) Howell
Robinson wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T9##SUB2#
Howell looking for subs off his back but Robinson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.
Howell wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Howell gets back to full guard.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T10#
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (6) vs (7) Howell
Howell is stalling in the full guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.#T11#
Howell being controlled here momentarily.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Howell trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (8) vs (7) Howell
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell 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 passes Howell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position.
Howell gets back to full guard.
Howell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T14#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Howell is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Declan Robinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Leonard Howell was interviewed post fight and said 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 329 Feet vs Finn
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Rodrigo Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caceres fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been hearing reports that Robinson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Robinson tries to clinch but Caceres is having none of it.
Caceres dives in for a single leg takedown but Robinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Caceres changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robinson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Robinson (0) vs (4) Caceres
A control attempt from Robinson but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (0) vs (6) Caceres
Caceres is trying to take his opponent's back.
Robinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Caceres goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Robinson turns into him and now he's in Caceres's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (6) Caceres
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Caceres is retaining full guard. #T1#
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Our spies down at at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu inform us that Caceres has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Caceres seems keen to control Robinson's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres looking to control.
Caceres is pulling down on Robinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robinson, at least for the moment.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Caceres 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.
Caceres pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage.
Caceres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caceres 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: Robinson (2) vs (8) Caceres
Caceres is fighting to break Robinson's control of his arms but Robinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Caceres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caceres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (8) Caceres
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Caceres looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robinson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Caceres is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Caceres.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caceres controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Caceres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caceres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caceres 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.#T5#
Caceres managing to control the position.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Caceres is keeping the position.
Caceres trying to control the position here.
Caceres wants to sweep but no luck.
Caceres wants to control but Robinson passes easily into half guard.
Caceres tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Robinson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (7) vs (8) Caceres
Robinson is looking to work his way around to Caceres's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Caceres is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Robinson content just to control the position here.
Robinson fails to move to back control.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caceres is looking to escape.
Robinson content just to control the position here.
Caceres gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.
Caceres is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caceres avoid being mounted?#T7#
Caceres wants to sweep but Robinson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (10) vs (8) Caceres
Caceres is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Caceres looking for a sweep but Robinson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (12) vs (8) Caceres
Robinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Caceres is in all sorts of trouble here.
Caceres tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Caceres regains half guard.#T8#
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Caceres defending well.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Caceres tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson controlling the action here.#SUB#
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caceres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Robinson is thwarting Caceres's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Caceres is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Caceres is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Caceres trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Caceres is looking to get back to full guard here but Robinson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (15) vs (8) Caceres
Caceres prevents Robinson from improving position.
Caceres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T10#
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.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Caceres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Caceres is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caceres wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Caceres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caceres is controlling Robinson's trapped leg to prevent Robinson from advancing to side control.
Caceres trying to control but Robinson postures up.
#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caceres defends it well. #SUB#
Robinson is working for a kimura but Caceres is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11#
Caceres gets full guard.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Caceres is retaining full guard.
Robinson is pushing down on Caceres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Caceres is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
Robinson controlling the pace.
Caceres moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caceres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Caceres's legs - danger averted.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caceres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson forces his way into half guard.#T12##SUB#
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caceres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Caceres wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Caceres gets full guard.
Robinson trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Caceres wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Caceres is retaining full guard.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Caceres.
Caceres trying to control the position.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Robinson trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Caceres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caceres trying to control the position.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
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:
SSG 324 Hunt vs Finn
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Robinson (0) vs (4) Gordon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount.
Robinson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is controlling Gordon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gordon stalling.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson trying to control the position here.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon preventing the sweep. #T6#
Gordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gordon stalling.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robinson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Gordon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robinson trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Robinson is trying is best to control the position here. #T7#
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (4) Gordon
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Gordon 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#
Robinson 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.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up. #T9#
Gordon has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (4) Gordon#T10#
Gordon gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon gets full guard.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon is controlling Robinson's posture.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Gordon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Gordon trying to control the position.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture.
Robinson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom. #T14#
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Gordon pulls Robinson in to control the position.
Robinson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson pushes down on Gordon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
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 315 Ottke vs Sershurrapal
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Reese Madden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Madden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robinson uses from the top position.
Madden 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.
Madden controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Madden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Madden seems keen to control Robinson's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robinson advances to half guard. #T1#
Madden wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Madden gets full guard.
Madden looking to control.
Madden trying to control the position here.
Madden controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Madden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robinson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Madden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there. #T3#
Madden has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Robinson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Madden wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Madden holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Madden trying to control the position.
Madden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving.
Madden managing to control the position.
Robinson 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.
Robinson won't allow Madden to sweep him here. #T6#
Robinson pushes down on Madden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Madden trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall.
Madden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Madden defends it.
Robinson is taking a breather. Madden says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T7#
Madden tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Robinson is thwarting Madden's attempts to control the position.
Robinson trying to advance position but Madden counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Madden is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Madden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.#T8#
Madden trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madden controlling Robinson's posture.
Madden keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass. #T9#
Madden 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: Madden (2) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson keeping control of the position.
Madden wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Madden trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Madden prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Robinson has his hands clasped together around Madden's back. He's all about the action.#T10#
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Madden is just content to waste time from the top position. Robinson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Our spies down at at Ironbound MMA inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Madden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Madden (5) vs (0) Robinson
Madden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. #T11#
Robinson wants to control but Madden postures up.#SUB#
Madden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Robinson tries to bench press Madden off him but Madden keeps the position.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Robinson holding on.
Madden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. #T12#
Madden is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Robinson's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Madden tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Madden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. #T13#
Robinson manages to get back to half guard.
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Madden sits in half guard.
Madden is just content to waste time from the top position. Robinson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Madden stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Madden (8) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Madden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Madden trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson wants to control but Madden postures up.
Madden taking a breather here.
Madden laying and praying for a moment but Robinson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madden wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madden takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 311 McCain vs Macker
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Bryson Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Franklin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benton tries to avoid it but Franklin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benton to the ground. Benton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Franklin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Benton did well to prevent Franklin getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (0) vs (2) Franklin
Benton is trying to get back to full guard.
Benton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard.
Benton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franklin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (2) Franklin
Benton won't allow Franklin to sweep him here.
Benton wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Benton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving. #T1#
Franklin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benton is one step ahead there.
Benton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franklin seems keen to control Benton's posture.
Benton looking to pass the guard.
Benton preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Benton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Franklin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (4) Franklin
Benton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benton wants to control the position but Franklin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Franklin is trying to control the action in half guard but Benton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Franklin uses his free foot to push down on Benton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Benton. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (2) vs (7) Franklin
Benton is squirming around, avoiding Franklin's attempts to control the action.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Benton wants to get back to full guard but Franklin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (2) vs (10) Franklin#SUB2#
Franklin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Franklin controls the position.
Benton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (4) vs (10) Franklin#SUB#
Benton seems to be looking for submissions.
Benton wants to take a breather but Franklin is having none of it. #T3#
Franklin moves into full guard.
Franklin seems keen to control Benton's posture.
Franklin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benton passes Franklin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Franklin is staying active underneath Benton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Franklin is defending well.
#SUB#
Benton is looking for a kimura but Franklin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benton to get the leverage.
Franklin has his hands clasped together around Benton's back. He's all about the action.
Benton is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franklin trying to hold on to Benton's head to control him but Benton postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Benton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Franklin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benton.
Franklin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Franklin has control of Benton's left arm, preventing Benton from doing any damage.
Benton wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin has control of Benton's left arm, preventing Benton from doing any damage.
Benton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Franklin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (4) vs (12) Franklin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there. #T5#
Franklin is stalling in the full guard.
Franklin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Benton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benton looking for a sweep. Not yet Benton, not yet.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Benton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franklin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franklin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6#
Franklin passes Benton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benton is trying to get back to full guard.
Franklin trying to pass the guard but Benton defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franklin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (6) vs (12) Franklin
Benton passes into half guard.
Franklin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Benton wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy. #T7#
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Franklin is defending well.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin trying to hold on to Benton's head to control him but Benton postures up.
Franklin is concentrating on defense, preventing Benton from advancing position.
Franklin is not content to let Benton control the position.
Franklin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Franklin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB2#
Benton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton looking to sit in guard and control but Franklin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (6) vs (14) Franklin#SUB#
Benton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Franklin content to stall in guard here.
Benton looking for a sweep. Not yet Benton, not yet. #T9#
Benton working a defensive guard here.
Benton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Franklin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (6) vs (17) Franklin
Benton is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Franklin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Benton is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryson Franklin! |
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Event:
SSG 312 Hall vs Bar
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Camoran shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camoran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camoran as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Camoran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Robinson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Camoran
Camoran 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.
Camoran trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Robinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran won't allow Robinson to sweep him here. #T1#
Camoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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: Robinson (2) vs (2) Camoran
Camoran is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Camoran is trying to get back to full guard.
Camoran trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Camoran is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Robinson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (2) Camoran#T2#
Robinson working away.
Robinson trying to control the position but Camoran is working away.
Robinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camoran is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camoran is trying to work for a sweep but Robinson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (7) vs (2) Camoran
Camoran regains half guard.
Robinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camoran has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Camoran manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Robinson 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.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Camoran keeps moving. #SUB2#
Camoran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camoran being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Camoran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.#SUB2#
Camoran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Camoran wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Robinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Camoran isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robinson stacks Camoran 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 Robinson! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (10) vs (2) Camoran
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Camoran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (12) vs (2) Camoran#T5#
Robinson content just to control the position here.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camoran tries to reverse the position but Robinson maintains control.
Robinson content just to control the position here.
Robinson wants to control the pace but Camoran is squirming around nicely.
Camoran tries to reverse the position but Robinson maintains control.#T6#
Robinson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Camoran is looking to get to half guard.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Camoran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson tries to control but Camoran wriggling away.
Camoran is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Camoran keeps trying to improve his position.
Camoran wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (15) vs (2) Camoran#SUB#
Robinson has his arm under Camoran's chin here. Game over son! Robinson squeezes tightly and Camoran is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Declan Robinson!
After winning the bout, Declan Robinson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 309 Borgia vs Thumb
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Cordeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marshall darts in looking for a takedown but Cordeira gets double underhooks and turns Marshall into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marshall.#TD#
Cordeira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cordeira (2) vs (0) Marshall#SUB#
Cordeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marshall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cordeira.
Marshall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall pulls Cordeira in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Cordeira looking to pass the guard.
Marshall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cordeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Cordeira postures up. #T2#
Cordeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Cordeira trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall controls Cordeira momentarily but Cordeira frees himself.
Marshall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Cordeira postures up. #T3#
Cordeira wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving. #SUB#
Cordeira 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 Cordeira has Marshall in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordeira (2) vs (2) Marshall
Cordeira keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall pushes down on Cordeira's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cordeira defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall is looking to stall here but Cordeira recovers full guard.
Cordeira is adopting a defensive guard.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cordeira looking for a guillotine here but Marshall defends easily.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall 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. #T6#
Cordeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordeira (4) vs (2) Marshall
Cordeira preventing the sweep.
Cordeira is fighting to break Marshall's control of his arms but Marshall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cordeira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cordeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB2#
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cordeira is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Marshall is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cordeira frees his head nicely. Oh but Marshall has switched to an armbar! Cordeira is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Braylen Marshall! |
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Event:
SSG 310 Silalahi vs Gabenagus
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jakobe Blankenship! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lynch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blankenship defends it nicely.
Lynch closes the distance and clinches up with Blankenship, looking for a takedown. Lynch pushes Blankenship against the cage but Blankenship circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lynch has a takedown stuffed.
Jakobe Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alec Lynch.
Lynch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blankenship could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blankenship clinches with his opponent.
Lynch tries for a takedown but Blankenship manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Blankenship pulls Lynch into guard.
#T1#
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blankenship is keeping the position for now.
Blankenship wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lynch is now in half guard.
Blankenship wants to control but Lynch is keeping busy.
Lynch not doing much here.
Blankenship trying to control but Lynch postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Blankenship tries to roll over but Lynch keeps him under control.
Lynch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Lynch is trying to work for a kimura but Blankenship is defending well.
Still in half guard, Lynch seems content to control.#T3##SUB2#
Lynch is working for a submission of some sort.
Blankenship is looking to improve his position.
Lynch is looking to advance position but Blankenship won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lynch seems to be working for a kimura but Blankenship defends the submission attempt.
Lynch is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Blankenship reverses the position - he's now on top in Lynch's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (2) vs (0) Lynch#T4##SUB#
Blankenship drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blankenship jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lynch is looking to cinch up a triangle. Blankenship throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lynch's body to avoid the submission. Lynch has instead reached around Blankenship's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lynch arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alec Lynch! |
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Event:
SSG 305 Feet vs Chai
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Robinson drives through and clinches with CleaPain against the cage.
CleaPain can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Robinson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. CleaPain is trying to keep an underhook but Robinson manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) CleaPain
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but CleaPain defends it. #SUB#
Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but CleaPain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down CleaPain for as long as he can get away with.
Robinson won't allow CleaPain to sweep him here. #T2#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
CleaPain has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Robinson.#T4#
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
CleaPain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.#T5#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now. #T7#
CleaPain being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.
Robinson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T8#
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain is pulling down on Robinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robinson, at least for the moment.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Let's hope that CleaPain 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.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving. #T14#
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (0) CleaPain
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
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 302 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Alec Lynch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jake Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dunn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lynch (0) vs (4) Dunn
Lynch tries to improve position but can't.
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Lynch can't do much from the bottom here.
Dunn staying calm.
Lynch controls the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn trying to control the position but Lynch is working away. #T1#
Lynch is looking for a sweep.
Lynch is not content to let Dunn control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynch is looking for a sweep.
Dunn is staying tight to Lynch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lynch tries to buck Dunn off but Dunn is having none of it.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dunn stalling. #T3#
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dunn is working for a kimura but Lynch is defending it quite comfortably.
Dunn is trying to control. Lynch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Lynch controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Dunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dunn seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Dunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lynch looking to control.
#T5#
Lynch working a defensive guard but Dunn passes into half guard.
Lynch is pressing down on Dunn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynch holds on and takes a little breather.
Lynch looking to control.
Lynch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (2) vs (4) Dunn
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunn, not yet.
Dunn looks winded!#T6#
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Dunn is keeping the position.
Lynch controlling from the top position.
Lynch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (5) vs (4) Dunn#SUB#
Lynch is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dunn is trying to escape and Lynch transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dunn is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lynch! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alec Lynch! |
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Event:
SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Zak Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Young shoots in and bounces Marshall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (0) Marshall
Young controlling from the top position.
Marshall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck.
Young has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck.
Young 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.
Young trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom. #T1#
Young advances to half guard.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Young is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Young in particular looking to stall.
Marshall tries to roll over but Young keeps him under control.
Marshall trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Young not doing much here.
Marshall trying to hold on to Young's head to control him but Young postures up.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
Marshall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Marshall 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 looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marshall is trying to keep Young in close.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall is pulling down on Young's head. It's preventing any offense from Young, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Marshall has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though.
Young controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall working a defensive guard but Young manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Young (5) vs (0) Marshall#T4#
A lull in the action here as Young stalls from top position.
Marshall is looking to reverse the position.
Marshall keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Marshall is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Young wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marshall, who protects the arm well.
Marshall struggling a bit here.
Young moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Young tries to move to mount but Marshall blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Young is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Young tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Young thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Young working away.
Marshall tries to improve position but can't.
Young is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marshall will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Marshall wants to control but Young postures up.
Young advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Young (7) vs (0) Marshall
Marshall wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.#T8#
Young looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marshall can't escape the position.
Young looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marshall wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.#T9#
Marshall regains half guard.
Young trying to control from Marshall's half guard. Marshall has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young is fighting to break Marshall's control of his arms but Marshall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marshall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Young's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Marshall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (7) vs (2) Marshall
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Marshall passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Marshall seems to be looking for submissions.
#T11#
Marshall is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marshall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marshall is pressing down on Young's thigh, looking to free his foot. Young is holding on for now. #T12#
Marshall is thwarting Young's attempts to control the position.
Young preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Young is trying to control but can't.
Young trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Young (7) vs (5) Marshall
Marshall wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Young tries to reverse the position but Marshall maintains control.
Marshall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Young is looking to get to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Marshall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Young is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (9) vs (5) Marshall
Young trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Young is fighting to break Marshall's control of his arms but Marshall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marshall has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Young should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marshall has tightened it up now! Young 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 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Braylen Marshall! |
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