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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CFC CG 726
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 83 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Snake gets caught flat footed, as Lavicci shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Snake
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Snake keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Snake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Snake controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Snake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Snake trying to control the position here. #T2#
Snake controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Snake controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Snake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lavicci has picked Snake up and slammed him! Snake can't keep hold of the triangle and Lavicci manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (0) Snake#T3#
A lull in the action here as Lavicci stalls from top position.
Snake is trying to improve his position.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Snake is working away.
Snake tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lavicci easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (7) vs (0) Snake
Snake tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Snake is squirming around, avoiding Lavicci's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Lavicci controlling his opponent.
Lavicci wants to take Snake's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snake stops Lavicci from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T5#
Lavicci looking to control but Snake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snake regains half guard.
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
Snake controlling the position for now.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Snake is defending the position. #T6#
Snake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snake.
Lavicci pushing down on Snake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (0) Snake
Snake is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lavicci has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (13) vs (0) Snake
Lavicci gets his hands free as Snake looks to control. #T7#
Lavicci trying to control.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Snake tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
Lavicci tries to keep control of the position but Snake is staying busy.#SUB#
Lavicci is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snake defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lavicci tries to get the hooks in deep but Snake pushed the leg off. #T8#
Lavicci keeps control of the position as Snake tries to break free.
Snake breaks Lavicci's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (13) vs (2) Snake
Snake wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (15) vs (2) Snake
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lavicci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snake keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Lavicci seems to be working for a kimura but Snake defends the submission attempt.#T10#
Lavicci is taking a breather. Snake 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.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Snake is defending well.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavicci is trying to control. Snake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Lavicci is pressing down on Snake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snake is holding on for now.
Snake trying to control here.
Snake is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake gets full guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (18) vs (2) Snake
Snake can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Snake is trying to control Lavicci's posture but Lavicci avoids it.
Snake tries to bench press Lavicci off him but Lavicci keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lavicci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lavicci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T13#
Lavicci moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (20) vs (2) Snake
Snake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci is looking to work his way around to Snake's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
Lavicci tries to control but Snake wriggling away.
Lavicci is really struggling to control Snake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
After winning the bout, Anthony Lavicci 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 390 Maximus vs Clubber
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siregar wants to clinch up but Reed keeps it at a distance.
Reed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Siregar swats away the attempt to clinch by Reed.
Siregar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Siregar tries to clinch up.#CL#
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Reed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Siregar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Siregar has Reed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siregar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reed tumbling to the mat - Siregar dives into Reed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (0) vs (2) Siregar
Reed is trying to keep Siregar in close.
#T1#
Siregar passes Reed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reed tries to roll over but Siregar keeps him under control.
Siregar controlling the pace.
Reed manages to get to full guard.
Siregar preventing the sweep.
Reed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siregar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (2) Siregar#SUB2#
Siregar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Reed won't allow Siregar to sweep him here.
Reed wants to control from the top but Siregar keeps moving.
Reed postures up.
Reed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reed trying to mount his opponent but Siregar defends it.
Reed is keen to just control but Siregar is a slippery customer.
Reed passes into side control, despite Siregar's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (5) vs (2) Siregar
You can see the frustration on Siregar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed laying and praying for a moment but Siregar takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reed controlling the pace. #SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reed is trying to control. Siregar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siregar is looking to control Reed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siregar avoid being mounted?
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siregar keeps working. #T4#
Siregar is pressing down on Reed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Siregar looking to control.
Reed won't allow Siregar to sweep him here.
Siregar trying to control the position.
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T5#
Siregar is pulling down on Reed's head. It's preventing any offense from Reed, at least for the moment.
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Siregar is pulling down on Reed's head. It's preventing any offense from Reed, at least for the moment.
Siregar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siregar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom. #T6#
Siregar controlling Reed's posture.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Siregar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siregar controlling Reed's posture.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Siregar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Siregar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Reed drops back looking for a leg! Siregar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Siregar manages to kick Reed off! Reed jumps back into Siregar's guard.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Siregar is keeping the position.
Siregar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there.
Reed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Siregar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siregar holds on and takes a little breather.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Siregar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (5) vs (4) Siregar
Reed is trying to control the position but Siregar postures up. #SUB#
Reed working for a triangle but Siregar defends it easily.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Siregar is proving a slippery customer.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed looking to control.
Siregar trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siregar won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
Reed 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: Reed (7) vs (4) Siregar#T10#
Reed wants to pass to mount but Siregar is defending the position.
Reed is thwarting Siregar's attempts to control the position.
Siregar keeping hold of Reed's head, controlling as best he can.
Siregar wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Reed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Siregar is doing well to control the position and prevent Reed from advancing to side control.#T11##SUB2#
Siregar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Siregar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siregar moves into full guard.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Siregar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (7) vs (6) Siregar#T12#
Reed has Siregar pulled in close to control his posture.
Siregar trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed looking to control.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siregar is one step ahead there.
Reed pulls Siregar in to control the position.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siregar trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Reed wants to sweep here but Siregar controlling him for the moment.
Siregar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siregar trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siregar advances to half guard.
Siregar trying to control the pace.
Reed is looking to control Siregar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Reed is controlling Siregar's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14#
Siregar prevents Reed from improving his position.
Reed moves into full guard.
Siregar tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siregar postures up.
#SUB#
Reed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siregar defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
After winning the bout, Tommy Reed 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 388 Feet vs Chai
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jan Sokol! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 31 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sokol closes the distance and clinches.
Flenderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sokol.
Flenderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sokol to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Sokol turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sokol manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sokol (4) vs (0) Flenderson
You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face as Sokol controls the position.
Flenderson struggling a bit here.
Sokol trying to control the action but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Sokol taking a break here but Flenderson is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson trying to hold on to Sokol's head to control him but Sokol postures up.
Sokol stalling. #T1#
Sokol looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sokol is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Flenderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Sokol's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sokol (4) vs (2) Flenderson
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flenderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokol wants to sweep but no luck.
Flenderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Sokol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sokol 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: Sokol (6) vs (2) Flenderson
Sokol stalling.
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Flenderson won't allow Sokol to pass to mount. #T3#
Flenderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sokol is working away from the top position though.
Sokol controlling the action here.
Sokol has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Flenderson won't allow Sokol to pass to mount.
Sokol not doing much here.
#T4#
Sokol'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.
Flenderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flenderson.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Sokol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sokol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Sokol is fighting to break Flenderson's control of his arms but Flenderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Flenderson is retaining full guard.
Sokol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Flenderson controlling Sokol's posture. #T6#
Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Flenderson is retaining full guard.
Sokol is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Sokol 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.
Sokol trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sokol controls the pace.#T7#
Flenderson seems keen to control Sokol's posture.
Sokol 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.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Sokol has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Flenderson is retaining full guard.
Flenderson trying to control the position here.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Sokol sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flenderson's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sokol in particular looking to stall.
Sokol is looking to advance position but Flenderson won't allow it.
Flenderson is staying active underneath Sokol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokol keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sokol wants to take a breather but Flenderson is having none of it. #T9#
Flenderson keeping hold of Sokol's head, controlling as best he can.
Sokol wants to take a breather but Flenderson is having none of it.
Sokol is taking a breather. Flenderson 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.
Flenderson trying to hold on to Sokol's head to control him but Sokol postures up.
#T10#
Sokol seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flenderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flenderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flenderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sokol trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Flenderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sokol (6) vs (4) Flenderson
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sokol wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flenderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Flenderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flenderson is one step ahead there.
Sokol wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flenderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Sokol has his hands on Flenderson's head, controlling the position.
Sokol wants to improve his position but instead Flenderson has moved into half guard.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Flenderson is controlling well.
Sokol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flenderson is working away from the top position though.
Flenderson wants to pass to mount but Sokol is defending the position. #T14#
Sokol trying to hold on to Flenderson's head to control him but Flenderson postures up.
Sokol manages to get to full guard.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flenderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sokol takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Jan Sokol thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 723
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 82 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kuang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lavicci was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuang finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T1#
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci pulls Kuang in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Kuang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci controlling Kuang's posture. #T4#
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kuang in close.
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.
Lavicci is controlling Kuang's posture.#T5#
Kuang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Kuang stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci managing to control the position. #T7#
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
#T8#
Kuang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Lavicci pulls Kuang in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Kuang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T10#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci has control of Kuang's left arm, preventing Kuang from doing any damage.
Kuang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lavicci pulls Kuang in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Kuang controlling from the top position.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Lavicci is trying to hold Kuang in close to prevent damage but Kuang has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuang not doing much here.
Kuang wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position. #T14#
Kuang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kuang has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
After winning the bout, Nedry Kuang 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 387 McCain vs Gracias
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cardosi rushes Reed and presses him up against the cage.
Cardosi prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Cardosi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (0) vs (4) Cardosi
Reed is keeping busy.
Cardosi has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for the choke from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Reed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Cardosi content just to control the position here.
Reed just holding on.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Cardosi is very close to passing his half guard.
Reed controlling the position well.
Reed is not content to let Cardosi control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura here.
Reed wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reed gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Reed has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed is pulling down on Cardosi's head to control his posture.
Cardosi pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cardosi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cardosi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (4) vs (4) Cardosi
A bit of a pause in the action here. Reed controlling the positon.#SUB#
Cardosi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cardosi tries to roll but Reed sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Reed is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cardosi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Reed trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5#
Reed doesn't have the hooks in and Cardosi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (6) Cardosi
Reed controls Cardosi momentarily but Cardosi frees himself.
Cardosi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reed working for submissions but it's allowed Cardosi to get to half guard.
#T6#
Reed trying to control here.
#SUB#
Reed actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for a kimura but Reed is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed moves into full guard.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Reed is trying to keep Cardosi in close.
Reed keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Reed pulls Cardosi in to control the position. #SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cardosi pushing down on Reed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Cardosi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reed wants to control the action here but instead Cardosi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (4) vs (9) Cardosi
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
Reed tries to hold on but Cardosi postures up.
Reed is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardosi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reed is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Reed tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Cardosi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (4) vs (12) Cardosi
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cardosi fails to advance to Reed's back.
Reed 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: Reed (6) vs (12) Cardosi
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet.
Cardosi is trying to keep Reed in close.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Cardosi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Reed is now in half guard.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
Reed wants to take a breather but Cardosi is having none of it.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Cardosi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Reed is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cardosi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed!
A victorious Tommy Reed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thiago Cardosi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 387 McCain vs Gracias
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 34 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 30 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bremner instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bremner pulls guard.
Flenderson won't allow Bremner to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bremner working for a triangle but Flenderson defends it easily.
Flenderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bremner keeping full guard, as Flenderson tries to pass.
Flenderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson pushing down on Bremner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
Flenderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flenderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flenderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flenderson prevents Bremner from improving his position.
Bremner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flenderson is working away from the top position though.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Flenderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg.
Bremner manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flenderson defends well.
Bremner is looking to sweep but instead, Flenderson has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flenderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.
Flenderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Flenderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bremner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Bremner has an active guard here but Flenderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Flenderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Flenderson wants to pass the guard but Bremner is defending well.
Flenderson controlling the action here.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Bremner trying to get back to full guard but Flenderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (3) Flenderson
Flenderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bremner is looking to improve his position but Flenderson isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bremner can't escape the position.
#T6#
Flenderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bremner can't escape the position.
Flenderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bremner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Flenderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flenderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flenderson is continuing to stall.#T7#
Flenderson prevents Bremner from improving his position.#SUB#
Flenderson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bremner. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (6) Flenderson
Bremner wants to control but Flenderson postures up.
Bremner is trying to get back to half guard.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Flenderson tries to advance to mount but Bremner denies him.
Bremner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Flenderson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Flenderson wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy.
Bremner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bremner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Bremner wants to control but Flenderson is keeping busy.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Flenderson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (9) Flenderson
Bremner 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: Bremner (2) vs (9) Flenderson
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass. #T10#
Flenderson has his hands on Bremner's head, controlling the position.
Flenderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bremner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (11) Flenderson#SUB#
Bremner looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Flenderson is defending well. Bremner quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Flenderson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bremner celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaxon Bremner!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jaxon Bremner made sure he mentioned Silverback Sweatshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CFC CG 720
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 82 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 40 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lavicci drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lavicci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (0) Kakuto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is looking to regain half guard here but Lavicci keeps moving and retains side control.
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Lavicci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kakuto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kakuto tries to buck Lavicci off but Lavicci is having none of it.#T1#
Lavicci gets to mount! Kakuto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (7) vs (0) Kakuto
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely.
Kakuto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavicci controlling the pace for now.
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavicci moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (10) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lavicci is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kakuto is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (13) vs (0) Kakuto#SUB#
Kakuto fending off the submission attempt from Lavicci. #T2##SUB#
Lavicci is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kakuto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Lavicci keeps control of the position.
Kakuto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lavicci.
Kakuto can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Lavicci is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kakuto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Lavicci tightening his grip on Kakuto, looking for the choke. #T3#
Lavicci really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kakuto.
Kakuto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lavicci off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lavicci has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lavicci wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Kakuto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lavicci biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lavicci struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kakuto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lavicci's guard. Nice work there by Kakuto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (13) vs (2) Kakuto
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Kakuto preventing the sweep. #T5#
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Lavicci is controlling Kakuto's posture.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (15) vs (2) Kakuto#T8#
Lavicci trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lavicci puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lavicci passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (18) vs (2) Kakuto
Lavicci wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Lavicci takes Kakuto's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kakuto is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (21) vs (2) Kakuto
Lavicci struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Lavicci keeps control of the position.
What can Kakuto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lavicci controlling well, preventing Kakuto from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Lavicci tightening his grip on Kakuto, looking for the choke.
Kakuto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lavicci.
#T10##SUB#
Lavicci looking for the RNC.
Kakuto is really stuck here.
Lavicci is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lavicci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Lavicci looking for the choke but no joy.
Kakuto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lavicci.
Kakuto tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11##SUB#
Lavicci has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kakuto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lavicci controlling well, preventing Kakuto from escaping the position.
Lavicci is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Lavicci wants to finish this one by submission but Kakuto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lavicci.
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Lavicci maintains control.
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kakuto is squirming around, avoiding Lavicci's attempts to control the action.
Kakuto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavicci manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (24) vs (2) Kakuto
Lavicci struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kakuto tries to break free.
Kakuto looks winded!#SUB#
Lavicci has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kakuto is in real trouble here. Lavicci gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kakuto is tapping out! Lavicci wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Lavicci!
Anthony Lavicci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today)'. |
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Event:
SSG 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Takeshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.#CL2#
Reed gets a clinch. #TD#
Takeshi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takeshi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reed preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T1#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Reed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takeshi moves into full guard.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reed manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Reed
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Takeshi passes Reed's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeshi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Reed
Takeshi tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Reed working for the choke.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Reed just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Reed is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Takeshi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Takeshi for a finish. #T4#
Takeshi turns into Reed and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (4) Reed
Takeshi trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeshi is aware though and is defending well.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
Reed looking to control.
#T5#
Takeshi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed trying to control the position.
Takeshi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi advances to half guard.
Reed wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takeshi is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Takeshi trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Takeshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Reed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Reed won't allow it. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
Takeshi content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg.
Takeshi wants to free his trapped foot but Reed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #T8##SUB2#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takeshi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (6) Reed
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (6) vs (6) Reed
Reed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takeshi is looking to pass into half guard but Reed pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reed is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (8) Reed
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (8) vs (8) Reed#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but Reed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takeshi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi forces his way into half guard.
Takeshi prevents Reed from improving his position.#T10##SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reed defends it well.
Takeshi is taking a breather. Reed 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.#SUB#
Takeshi seems to be working for a kimura but Reed defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
#T11#
Reed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (8) vs (10) Reed
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
Reed wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving. #T12#
Reed wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Reed trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Reed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takeshi controls Reed momentarily but Reed frees himself.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
Takeshi looking for a guillotine here but Reed defends easily.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (10) vs (10) Reed
Reed has Takeshi pulled in close to control his posture.
Reed wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Takeshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (13) vs (10) Reed#T14#
Reed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takeshi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (13) vs (14) Reed
Takeshi trying to control the action but Reed just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Reed looking for the choke from the back.
Reed has the hooks in. Takeshi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Takeshi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Reed.
Takeshi tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed wins on points by 14 to 13.
After winning the bout, Tommy Reed 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 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 30 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Corona closes the distance and pushes Flenderson back into the cage.
Corona prevents a takedown attempt there.
Flenderson is trying to pull guard but Corona has him pressed against the cage.
Flenderson has Corona pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Corona manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Juan Corona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Flenderson.
Flenderson is trying to pull guard but Corona turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Flenderson jumps guard but Corona turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Flenderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Corona smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Corona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flenderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona is pressed up against the cage. Flenderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Corona down to the mat. Corona avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Corona moves into range and clinches up with Flenderson.
Flenderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Corona walks away with a smile on his face. Flenderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Corona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Corona instigates a clinch.
Flenderson is trying to drag Corona to the mat but Corona just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Flenderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Flenderson fails to pull guard.
Flenderson is trying to pull guard but Corona has him pressed against the cage.
Flenderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Corona is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Flenderson tries to pull guard but Corona holds him up against the cage and eventually Flenderson drops back down to his feet.
Corona is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Flenderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Corona walks away with a smile on his face. Flenderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Corona clinches up with Flenderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Flenderson is trying to pull guard but Corona has him pressed against the cage.
Flenderson is trying to drag Corona to the mat but Corona just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Flenderson is trying to pull guard but Corona has him pressed against the cage.
Flenderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Corona avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flenderson wants a takedown.
Flenderson looks winded!#T2#
Flenderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Corona pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flenderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Corona smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Corona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flenderson tries to pull guard but Corona holds him up against the cage and eventually Flenderson drops back down to his feet.
Flenderson tries to pull guard but Corona won't allow it.
Flenderson wants a takedown.
Flenderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Corona prevents it.
Flenderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Corona smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Corona gets a clinch. #T3#
Flenderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Corona to keep the fight standing.
Flenderson tries for a takedown but Corona manages to get underhooks.
Flenderson fails to pull guard.
Flenderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Corona is defending well.
Flenderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Corona just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flenderson tries to pull guard but Corona forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Flenderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Corona just stands there and leans against the cage.
Corona prevents the takedown attempt.
Flenderson tries to pull guard but Corona won't allow it.
Flenderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Corona avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Corona has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Flenderson uses from the top position. #SUB#
Corona has his foot on Flenderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flenderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Corona pulls Flenderson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Corona 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.
Corona is adopting a defensive guard.
Corona is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Flenderson from controlling successfully.
Corona looking to control.
#T5##SUB#
Corona working for a triangle but Flenderson defends it easily.
Flenderson being controlled here momentarily.
Flenderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corona is keeping the position for now.
Flenderson is fighting to break Corona's control of his arms but Corona is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Corona wants to control but Flenderson passes easily into half guard.
Corona is holding on to half guard well.
Corona trying to control here.
Flenderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corona keeps working.
Corona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7##SUB#
Corona has an active guard here but Flenderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Flenderson tries to pass to full mount but Corona defends it.
Flenderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Flenderson wants to free his trapped foot but Corona is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Flenderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Corona is looking to improve his position.
Flenderson is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corona makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Corona.
Corona trying to control the position.
#T9##SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flenderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Corona wants to control the position but Flenderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Flenderson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (3) Flenderson
Corona tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Corona struggling a bit here.
Corona manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flenderson's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corona trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corona manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flenderson 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.
Flenderson wants to pass the guard but Corona is keeping the position.#T11#
Corona looking for a sweep. Not yet Corona, not yet. #SUB#
Corona working for a triangle but Flenderson defends it easily.
Flenderson stopping the sweep attempt from Corona.
Flenderson passes Corona's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Corona wants to improve his position but Flenderson is controlling well.
#T12#
Corona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flenderson is working away from the top position though.
Corona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Corona has his foot on Flenderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flenderson works his way back into a safe position though.#T13#
Flenderson passes Corona's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Flenderson tries to pass to full mount but Corona defends it.
Flenderson prevents Corona from improving his position.
Corona trying to control but Flenderson postures up.
#T14#
Flenderson trying to control the pace.
Flenderson prevents Corona from improving his position.
Corona trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corona regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flenderson trying to move into half guard but instead Corona has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corona (2) vs (3) Flenderson
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
CFC CG 715
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 25 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 81 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense.
Lavicci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lavicci looks for a takedown but Banner sprawls well.
Roddy Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.#TD#
Banner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Banner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Banner prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Lavicci is trying is best to control the position here.
Lavicci is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Banner jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Banner slows the pace down.
Banner working away.
Banner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Banner taking a breather here.
Banner'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.#T5#
Lavicci is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Lavicci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Banner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lavicci is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Lavicci is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Banner is staying active.#T7#
Lavicci is being controlled here.
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
Banner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lavicci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banner's best efforts.#T8#
Well, if Banner 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.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position. #T9#
Banner prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci trying to control but Banner postures up.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Lavicci trying to control here.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Banner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
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.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Banner is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now.
Lavicci is controlling Banner's trapped leg to prevent Banner from advancing to side control.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Banner stalling.
Lavicci moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Roddy Banner, 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 378 Ozymandias vs Clubber
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sova clinches.
Sova wants a takedown.
Sova gets underhooks to prevent Reed's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Sova is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reed can't fight it off and eventually Sova manages to take the fight to the floor. Reed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Reed
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.
Sova pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Reed actively working from the bottom here.
Sova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sova 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Sova stands and throws Reed's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (5) vs (0) Reed
Sova taking a break here but Reed is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sova seems to be looking for submissions.
Reed holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Sova wants to work for an arm triangle but Reed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Reed defending well.
Reed trying to control here.
Sova is taking a breather. Reed 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.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sova is trying to control the action in half guard but Reed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Sova is taking a breather. Reed 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.
Reed wants to improve his position but Sova is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sova is looking for a kimura here.
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Sova has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Reed defend it? Sova steps over the head and cranks it - Reed is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sova!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Sova!
A victorious Pavel Sova thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 376 Helvig vs Chai
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 32 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bremner wants to clinch up but Reed keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bremner moves into range and clinches up with Reed.
Reed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bremner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bremner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reed tries to score a body lock takedown but Bremner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bremner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bremner jumps guard but Reed stands there with Bremner around his waist. Bremner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Bremner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Bremner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (3) Reed#T1##SUB2#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reed wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy.
Reed working away.#SUB2#
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Bremner is defending well.
Reed passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bremner! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (0) vs (5) Reed#T2#
Bremner 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: Bremner (2) vs (5) Reed
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (7) Reed
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reed postures up.
Reed wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.
Bremner is trying to keep Reed in close.
#SUB#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bremner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reed has picked Bremner up and slammed him! Bremner can't keep hold of the triangle and Reed manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (10) Reed#T4#
Reed wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bremner is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Reed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bremner tries to improve position but can't.
Bremner is not content to let Reed control the position.
Bremner tries to buck Reed off but Reed is having none of it.#T5#
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that Reed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bremner is not content to let Reed control the position. #SUB2#
Reed tries for a kimura but Bremner is defending well.
Bremner tries to bench press Reed off him but Reed keeps the position. #T6#
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bremner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bremner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bremner is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Bremner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bremner regains half guard.
Reed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bremner trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Reed manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (13) Reed
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bremner is looking to escape.
Bremner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Bremner is squirming around, avoiding Reed's attempts to control the action.
Bremner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bremner has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (2) vs (16) Reed
Bremner wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bremner fending off the submission attempt from Reed. #SUB2#
Reed patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bremner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Reed.
Bremner tries to escape but Reed has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Reed trying to control momentarily.
Bremner tries to roll but Reed sticks to his back.
Bremner staying busy and making it hard for Reed to control.
Bremner tries to roll but Reed sticks to his back.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Reed doesn't have the hooks in and Bremner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (16) Reed
Bremner preventing the sweep.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed 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: Bremner (4) vs (18) Reed#T10##SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bremner defends it well.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard but Reed has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (4) vs (21) Reed
Reed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Reed has hold of Bremner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bremner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Reed wants to control the pace but Bremner is squirming around nicely.
Bremner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11##SUB2#
Reed working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bremner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bremner gets back to half guard.
Reed trying to mount his opponent but Bremner defends it.
Reed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Bremner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Reed trying to control from Bremner's half guard. Bremner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there.
Reed wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving. #T13#
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reed defends it easily.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bremner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (6) vs (21) Reed#T14##SUB2#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bremner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Reed working for a triangle but Bremner defends it easily.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner is really struggling to control Reed but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed wins on points by 21 to 6.
After winning the bout, Tommy Reed 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 376 Helvig vs Chai
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 29 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Flenderson looks for a takedown but Gracias sprawls well.#TD2#
Gracias throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flenderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracias is in Flenderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Gracias
Flenderson trying to control the position.
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (2) Gracias#T1#
Flenderson content to stall in guard here.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (4) Gracias#T2#
Flenderson seems keen to control Gracias's posture.
Flenderson continues to stall.
Flenderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (4) vs (4) Gracias#T3#
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Gracias controlling the position.
Gracias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flenderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (4) vs (6) Gracias
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flenderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Flenderson wants to hit a sweep here but Gracias passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Flenderson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (4) vs (9) Gracias
Flenderson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (4) vs (12) Gracias
I really don't envy Flenderson right now.
#T5#
What can Flenderson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Flenderson trying to control the hands but Gracias breaks the grip.
Flenderson is in bad spot here.
Flenderson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracias.
#T6#
Gracias gets his hands free as Flenderson looks to control.
Flenderson can't escape the position.
Flenderson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Gracias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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.#T7#
Flenderson tries to break free.
Flenderson breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (6) vs (12) Gracias
Flenderson controlling from the top position.
Flenderson trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T8#
Flenderson preventing the sweep.
Flenderson wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracias wants to improve his position but instead Flenderson has moved into half guard.
#T9#
Flenderson is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg.
Gracias is doing well to control the position and prevent Flenderson from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Flenderson is taking a breather. Gracias 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.
Gracias trying to control but Flenderson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Flenderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
Flenderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flenderson looking to pass the guard.
Flenderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Flenderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracias's guard.
Gracias tries to roll over but Flenderson keeps him under control.
Flenderson is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now. #T13##SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg. #T14#
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Flenderson content to control rather than advance.
Gracias is doing well to control the position and prevent Flenderson from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 12 to 6.
After winning the bout, Hoyce Gracias 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:
CFC CG 710
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Blake Phoenix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 81 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Phoenix throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lavicci was covering up waiting for the punch and Phoenix finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phoenix (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Phoenix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phoenix controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lavicci pulls Phoenix in to control the position.
Phoenix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Phoenix'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lavicci pulls Phoenix in to control the position.
Phoenix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phoenix forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Phoenix has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lavicci is positioning himself well to prevent Phoenix advancing to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Phoenix's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Phoenix prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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.#T4#
Lavicci is doing well to control the position and prevent Phoenix from advancing to side control.
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Phoenix is very close to passing his half guard.
Phoenix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Phoenix's back. He's all about the action.
Phoenix wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Lavicci is pulling down on Phoenix's head to control his posture.
Phoenix looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phoenix (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Phoenix (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Phoenix prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
Lavicci wants to control for a moment but Phoenix uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T7#
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Phoenix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci not doing much here.
Phoenix trying to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci uses his free foot to push down on Phoenix's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Phoenix. Score +3 for passing guard: Phoenix (2) vs (8) Lavicci#T8#
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavicci is looking to work his way around to Phoenix's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lavicci controlling his opponent.
Lavicci with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Phoenix is squirming around, avoiding Lavicci's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Phoenix is controlling an arm, preventing Lavicci from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci tries to control but Phoenix wriggling away.
Lavicci looking to take Phoenix's back but Phoenix rolls and after a scramble, Phoenix ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Phoenix to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phoenix (4) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phoenix manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phoenix (4) vs (10) Lavicci#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix is pulling down on Lavicci's head. It's preventing any offense from Lavicci, at least for the moment.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Lavicci passes into half guard.
Phoenix trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Phoenix is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Phoenix won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount. #T12#
Lavicci trying to advance position but Phoenix counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Phoenix has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Phoenix (8) vs (10) Lavicci
Phoenix fails to advance to Lavicci's back. #T13#
Phoenix wants to control the pace but Lavicci is squirming around nicely.
Phoenix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Phoenix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 10 to 8.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, 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.
In defeat, Blake Phoenix stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF? You've got to be kidding me!'. |
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Event:
SSG 375 Finn vs Helvig
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 31 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Reed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gaul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gaul tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Gaul wants the takedown. Reed is fighting it off but Gaul persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reed's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Reed
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reed pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Reed keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed 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.
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Gaul controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reed tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Reed gets full guard.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Reed
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB2#
Reed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gaul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gaul has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (2) Reed
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Reed is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up. #T4#
Gaul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reed's guard.
Reed wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reed gets full guard.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #SUB2#
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reed looking for a sweep. Not yet Reed, not yet.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul controlling from the top position. #T5#
Gaul trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) Reed
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.
Reed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (7) Reed
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working. #T6#
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reed wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Reed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
Reed working away.#T7#
Reed controls the position.
Gaul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gaul is in trouble now - Reed has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (10) Reed
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Reed's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Reed avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.
Reed fails to take his opponent's back.
Gaul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul gets back to half guard.
Reed wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Well, if Reed 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.
#SUB2#
Reed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Reed has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (13) Reed
Gaul manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Reed seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaul trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Gaul is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Reed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Reed seems to be looking for submissions.
Reed trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gaul is controlling Reed's posture.#T11#
Gaul is trying to keep Reed in close.
Gaul working a defensive guard but Reed manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (16) Reed
Gaul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gaul gets back to full guard.
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard. #T12#
Gaul trying to control the position.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Reed wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.#T13#
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed keeps trying to improve his position.
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gaul has an active guard here but Reed has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Reed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reed. #T14##SUB2#
Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Reed.
Gaul trying to control but Reed postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed wins on points by 16 to 4.
A victorious Tommy Reed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 372 Hlervu vs Clubber
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 28 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Flenderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takeshi's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) Flenderson
Takeshi gets back to full guard.
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi looking to control.
Flenderson won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
Flenderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Flenderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Flenderson wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi pulls Flenderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Flenderson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##SUB#
Takeshi working for a triangle but Flenderson defends it easily.
Takeshi controlling Flenderson's posture. #T3#
Takeshi wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flenderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takeshi trying to control the position here.
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeshi is adopting a defensive guard.
Flenderson postures up.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flenderson is one step ahead there.
Takeshi seems keen to control Flenderson's posture.#T5#
Flenderson won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
Flenderson 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.
Flenderson trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Flenderson being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flenderson is one step ahead there.
Takeshi trying to control the position here. #T7#
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson trying to control here.
Takeshi is keen to just control but Flenderson is a slippery customer.
Flenderson controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Flenderson is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Takeshi seems to be working for a kimura but Flenderson defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi is controlling the pace.
Flenderson wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Flenderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeshi.
#T9##SUB#
Takeshi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takeshi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (2) Flenderson#T10##SUB#
Takeshi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Flenderson has worked his arm free - good work by Flenderson!
Flenderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Flenderson wants to control but Takeshi postures up.#T11#
Takeshi trying to control the position but Flenderson is working away. #SUB#
Takeshi tries for a kimura but Flenderson is defending well. #SUB#
Takeshi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takeshi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Takeshi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Takeshi prefers to stall for the moment though.#T12#
Flenderson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Takeshi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Flenderson is defending well.
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Takeshi working away.#T13##SUB#
Takeshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flenderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flenderson is trying to improve his position.
Takeshi taking a breather here.
Flenderson is not content to let Takeshi control the position. #T14##SUB#
Takeshi tries for a kimura but Flenderson is defending well.
Takeshi controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flenderson is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 57
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 80 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Trismegistus
Lavicci trying to control but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
Trismegistus can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Trismegistus is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
Trismegistus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus pulls Lavicci in to control the position. #SUB2#
Trismegistus looking for a guillotine here but Lavicci defends easily.
#T1#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Trismegistus is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Trismegistus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Trismegistus is pulling down on Lavicci's head. It's preventing any offense from Lavicci, at least for the moment.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving. #T2#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Trismegistus controlling the position.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Trismegistus looking for a guillotine here but Lavicci defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now.
Trismegistus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Trismegistus#T3#
Lavicci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trismegistus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Trismegistus controlling the action here.
Trismegistus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (5) Trismegistus
Trismegistus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Trismegistus pushes him away. #T4#
Trismegistus looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trismegistus controlling the pace for now.
Lavicci stops Trismegistus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lavicci has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (2) vs (8) Trismegistus
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Trismegistus controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Trismegistus looking for the choke from the back.
Trismegistus controls the position.
Let's hope that Trismegistus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lavicci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trismegistus.
#T6##SUB2#
Trismegistus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lavicci knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lavicci for a finish.
Trismegistus controls the action.#SUB2#
Trismegistus working for a choke but Lavicci reverses nicely into Trismegistus 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (8) Trismegistus
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trismegistus's guard.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Trismegistus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T7#
Trismegistus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trismegistus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trismegistus pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trismegistus has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage. #T8##SUB2#
Trismegistus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trismegistus's guard.
Trismegistus is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Trismegistus defending well.
Trismegistus is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Trismegistus tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Trismegistus is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is defending well.
Trismegistus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci is thwarting Trismegistus's attempts to control the position.
Trismegistus is trying to get back to full guard.
Trismegistus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lavicci's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lavicci's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (12) Trismegistus#T10#
Trismegistus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lavicci 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 Trismegistus gets his way!
Trismegistus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lavicci wants to escape the position.
Trismegistus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lavicci's body.
#T11##SUB2#
Trismegistus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Trismegistus struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus is persistently looking for the submission but Lavicci is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Trismegistus has good solid back control here.
Lavicci manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trismegistus's guard. Nice work there by Lavicci.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (12) Trismegistus
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Trismegistus is working away. #SUB#
Lavicci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trismegistus is just riding it out for now. Lavicci eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lavicci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trismegistus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lavicci. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Trismegistus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lavicci won't allow Trismegistus to sweep him here.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Trismegistus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Trismegistus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (9) vs (12) Trismegistus
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus is trying to control Lavicci's posture but Lavicci avoids it.
Trismegistus is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus wins on points by 12 to 9.
A victorious Yojizo Trismegistus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 371 Chai vs Finn
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 27 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sova has closed the distance and engaged Flenderson in a clinch.
#TD#
Sova gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Sova is trying to control. Flenderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova slows the pace down in half guard.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Flenderson is defending well.
Sova content to control rather than advance.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Flenderson defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson is refusing to be controlled, as Sova sits in half guard. #SUB#
Flenderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sova.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Flenderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Flenderson wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
Flenderson is controlling Sova's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Sova in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Flenderson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sova!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Sova!
Pavel Sova thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 56
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 79 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kvakkestad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvakkestad is one step ahead there.
Lavicci is controlling Kvakkestad's posture.
Kvakkestad 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T1#
Lavicci controlling the position.
Kvakkestad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kvakkestad preventing the sweep.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Kvakkestad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci seems keen to control Kvakkestad's posture.
Kvakkestad controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Lavicci is pulling down on Kvakkestad's head to control his posture.
Kvakkestad sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kvakkestad controls the pace.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Kvakkestad has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Lavicci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Kvakkestad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Kvakkestad seems content to control.
Lavicci is trying is best to control the position here. #T6#
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvakkestad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Kvakkestad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lavicci is controlling Kvakkestad's trapped leg to prevent Kvakkestad from advancing to side control.
Kvakkestad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci trying to get back to full guard but Kvakkestad takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Kvakkestad#T7#
Kvakkestad prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Kvakkestad controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kvakkestad looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Kvakkestad is controlling well.
#T9#
Lavicci is not content to let Kvakkestad control the position.
Kvakkestad is controlling the pace.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Kvakkestad is thwarting Lavicci's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvakkestad tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it.
Lavicci is trying to control but Kvakkestad passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (8) Kvakkestad#T11#
Kvakkestad trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci sneaks back into half guard.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kvakkestad has control of the leg. #T12#
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kvakkestad controlling the action here.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kvakkestad has control of the leg. #T13#
Kvakkestad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavicci manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kvakkestad won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here. #T14#
Kvakkestad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kvakkestad wins on points by 8 to 0.
Loki Kvakkestad made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 368 Gabenagus vs Chai
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Binsar Siregar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Reed has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Siregar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reed is trying to keep an underhook but Siregar manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siregar (2) vs (0) Reed
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reed wants to control but Siregar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siregar is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siregar wants to pass the guard but Reed is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (5) vs (0) Reed
Siregar avoids the attempt from Reed to control.#T1#
Reed working to try and regain half guard.
Siregar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reed is looking to escape.
Reed is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Siregar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Siregar wants to control the pace but Reed is squirming around nicely.
Reed is trying to escape the mount.
Siregar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siregar is really struggling to control Reed but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Siregar looking to secure an arm triangle but Reed defends it well.
Reed manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3##SUB#
Siregar 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siregar is aware though and is defending well.
Reed controls Siregar momentarily but Siregar frees himself.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed trying to control the position.
Siregar stands and throws Reed's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (8) vs (0) Reed
Reed stops Siregar from passing to mount.
Reed is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Siregar is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Siregar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reed manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Siregar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reed dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siregar (8) vs (2) Reed#T5#
Reed trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Siregar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reed defends it easily.
Siregar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siregar (10) vs (2) Reed
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siregar looking to pass the guard.
Reed is trying to keep Siregar in close.
#T6#
Reed keeping full guard, as Siregar tries to pass. #SUB#
Siregar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reed! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siregar (10) vs (6) Reed
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siregar keeps working.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T7##SUB2#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Siregar is looking to reverse the position.
Siregar controls the position for a moment.
Siregar is looking to reverse the position.
Siregar struggling a bit here.#T8#
Reed trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Reed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siregar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Siregar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siregar keeps working. #SUB2#
Reed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Siregar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed laying and praying for a moment but Siregar takes advantage and regains half guard.
Siregar is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Siregar is doing well to control the position and prevent Reed from advancing to side control.
Reed is thwarting Siregar's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Siregar is trying to get back to full guard.
Siregar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Siregar is looking to improve his position.
Siregar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reed trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siregar is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Siregar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reed stacks Siregar 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 Reed! Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (10) vs (9) Reed#T11#
Reed tries to advance to mount but Siregar denies him.
Reed trying to control the position but Siregar is working away. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Siregar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reed trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Siregar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siregar tries to bench press Reed off him but Reed keeps the position. #SUB2#
Reed goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Siregar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reed's guard! Nice work there by Siregar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siregar (12) vs (9) Reed
Siregar passes Reed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Siregar is looking to advance position but Reed won't allow it.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Siregar has control of the leg. #T13##SUB#
Siregar is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Siregar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Siregar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Siregar is just content to waste time from the top position. Reed takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T14#
Reed is trying to control the position but Siregar postures up.
Reed keeping full guard, as Siregar tries to pass.
Siregar being controlled here momentarily.
Siregar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siregar preventing the sweep.
Siregar pushing down on Reed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siregar takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
An out of breath Binsar Siregar 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 366 Hlervu vs Borgia
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Hunt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Reed#SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
Reed tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Reed tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Reed defending well.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt not doing much here.
Reed wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
#T2#
Reed tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Hunt prevents Reed from improving his position.
Reed is still trying to improve position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Reed is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reed wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Reed won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Reed is trying to control but can't.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reed trying to get back to full guard but Hunt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Reed
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Reed working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reed is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Reed manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Reed tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Reed wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Reed trying to control here.
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt trying to control the pace.
Reed trying to control here.
#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt uses his free foot to push down on Reed's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reed. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (8) vs (0) Reed
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Reed is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Hunt goes for an armbar but Reed turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Reed. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (8) vs (2) Reed
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T10#
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Reed postures up.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (10) vs (2) Reed
Reed looking to control.
#SUB2#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Reed managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reed pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Reed is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Reed wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunt is now in half guard.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Reed won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Reed trying to control here.
Hunt trying to control the pace. #T13#
Reed tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Reed is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Hunt trying to control from Reed's half guard. Reed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Hunt trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Mike Hunt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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