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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
753 MM
Date: May 10, 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 68 wins and 85 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 28 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Andersson gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Andersson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Andersson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andersson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lavicci's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Andersson 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Andersson.#T2#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face as Andersson controls the position.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andersson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andersson working away.#T4#
Andersson controlling the position from side mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Andersson.
Andersson wants to control for a moment but Lavicci uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Andersson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T5#
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
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.
Andersson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Andersson 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.#T6#
Andersson looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Andersson wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci has his hands on Andersson's head, controlling the position.
Lavicci is trying to keep Andersson in close.
#T8#
Lavicci has his hands on Andersson's head, controlling the position.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson passes into half guard. #T9#
Andersson stalling.
Andersson wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Andersson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Lavicci trying to hold on to Andersson's head to control him but Andersson postures up.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci moves into full guard.
Lavicci has Andersson pulled in close to control his posture.
Lavicci'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.#T12#
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavicci's guard.
Andersson trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T13#
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Andersson is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now.
Lavicci trying to control from the bottom.
Andersson wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Andersson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (7) Andersson
Andersson avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson wants to control but instead Lavicci manages to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andersson wins on points by 7 to 0.
Frank Andersson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 417 Hall vs Laitila
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
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 22 wins and 12 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Reed rushes Miyao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miyao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miyao pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Miyao clinches. #TD#
Miyao is trying to trip Reed. He has hold of a leg but Reed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miyao persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Reed
Miyao trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is pulling down on Miyao's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyao, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Reed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyao defends well.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Reed throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyao escapes and throws Reed's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (0) Reed
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Miyao keeps moving and retains side control.
Miyao trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Reed is looking for a sweep. Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed moves into full guard.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed looking to control.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
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: Miyao (5) vs (2) Reed#SUB2#
Reed is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Miyao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
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 is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miyao defends it well. #SUB2#
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyao is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Miyao tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Reed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reed is trying to control. Miyao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyao is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Reed trying to control from half guard but Miyao is working away. #SUB#
Miyao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyao wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
Miyao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reed is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Miyao is refusing to be controlled, as Reed sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Miyao is defending against the submission attempts here by Reed.
Miyao is refusing to be controlled, as Reed sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Reed 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.
Miyao wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed is posturing up here but Miyao has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Reed tries to roll out but it's too tight and Reed has to tap! Slick submission there by Miyao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Miyao!
An out of breath Paulo Miyao 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 414 Chai vs Feet
Date: Apr 20, 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 17 wins and 17 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 36 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Reed pushes Gaul up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gaul pulls guard.
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Gaul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (0) vs (2) Gaul#SUB#
Gaul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Reed has his foot on Gaul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaul works his way back into a safe position though.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Gaul 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.
Gaul stands and throws Reed's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (5) Gaul#T2#
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaul trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gaul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gaul.#T3#
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reed controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself. #T4#
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed is pulling down on Gaul's head to control his posture.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gaul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (8) Gaul
Reed wants to control but Gaul postures up.
Reed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gaul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5##SUB2#
Gaul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face as Gaul controls the position.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaul controls the position from side control.
It looks like Gaul 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.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Reed is trying to control but can't.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Gaul is stalling here. Reed is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gaul seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reed has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (4) vs (8) Gaul
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gaul has one of Reed's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Gaul sneaks back into half guard.
Gaul tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but Gaul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reed to get the leverage. #T7#
Gaul holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gaul manages to get to full guard.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Gaul 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 (4) vs (10) Gaul
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaul is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Reed wants to get back to full guard but Gaul has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (4) vs (13) Gaul
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
Reed is letting Gaul control him for a moment.
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Gaul keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face as Gaul controls the position.
Gaul trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is letting Gaul control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
Reed wants to control but Gaul postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Reed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gaul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gaul takes a little break here. Reed wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reed struggling a bit here.#T10#
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Reed struggling a bit here.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Gaul working away.#T11#
Reed sneaks back into half guard.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaul in particular looking to stall.
Gaul moves into full mount! Reed won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (4) vs (16) Gaul
Reed tries to hold on but Gaul pushes him away.
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 (16) Gaul
Gaul 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.#T12#
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul managing to control the position.
Reed won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed is really struggling to control Gaul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reed looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Reed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reed is fighting to break Gaul's control of his arms but Gaul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reed wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Reed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 16 to 6.
Lamban Gaul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 414 Chai vs Feet
Date: Apr 20, 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 28 wins and 39 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 33 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bremner moves into the clinch.#TD#
Bremner jumps guard and drags Flenderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bremner controls Flenderson momentarily but Flenderson frees himself.
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.
Flenderson stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bremner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Flenderson has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Flenderson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (3) Flenderson
Bremner is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bremner gets back to half guard.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard but Flenderson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (6) Flenderson
Bremner is looking for a sweep.
Flenderson gets to mount! Bremner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (0) vs (8) Flenderson
Flenderson content just to control the position here.
Bremner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.
Bremner trying to control but Flenderson postures up.
Bremner regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bremner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Flenderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bremner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flenderson has managed to get both his arms back between Bremner's legs - danger averted.
Flenderson won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Flenderson passes into half guard. #T3#
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flenderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flenderson pulls his head out easily.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
Bremner gets full guard.
Bremner wants to improve his position but instead Flenderson has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (11) Flenderson
Bremner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flenderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bremner to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (0) vs (14) Flenderson
Bremner is really stuck here.
Bremner trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Flenderson keeps control of the position easily here as Bremner tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Flenderson looking for the choke from the back.
Bremner is keeping busy.
Flenderson is hanging on to Bremner's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
Flenderson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bremner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
Bremner trying to hold on to Flenderson's head to control him but Flenderson postures up.
#T7#
Bremner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bremner.
Bremner controls Flenderson momentarily but Flenderson frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bremner working for submissions but it's allowed Flenderson to get to half guard.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Flenderson is controlling well.
Flenderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Flenderson is controlling the pace.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Bremner gets back to full guard.
Bremner 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.
Bremner keeping full guard, as Flenderson tries to pass. #SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flenderson passes into half guard.
Bremner tries to roll over but Flenderson keeps him under control.#T10##SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
Bremner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Flenderson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (17) Flenderson
Flenderson controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Bremner working to try and regain half guard.
Flenderson controlling from the full mount.
Bremner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flenderson wants to take his opponent's back but Bremner doesn't allow it.
Flenderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flenderson trying to control but Bremner is having none of it.
Bremner can't escape the position.
#T12#
Flenderson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (0) vs (20) Flenderson
Bremner tries to roll but Flenderson sticks to his back.
Flenderson wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy.
Bremner breaks Flenderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (20) Flenderson
Bremner is looking to advance position but Flenderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bremner (2) vs (24) Flenderson
Bremner tries to hold on but Flenderson pushes him away.
Bremner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Flenderson controlling the pace for now.
Flenderson avoids the attempt from Bremner to control.
Bremner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flenderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Flenderson controlling his opponent.
Flenderson fails to advance to Bremner's back.
Bremner is looking to improve his position but Flenderson isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Flenderson works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (2) vs (27) Flenderson
Bremner tries to break free.
Flenderson 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 (27) Flenderson
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bremner is breathing heavily.
Flenderson controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flenderson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson wins on points by 27 to 4. |
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Event:
748
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 146 wins and 112 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 84 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx drives through with a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Sparxx stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavicci's guard.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Sparxx works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Lavicci#T1#
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lavicci tries to improve his position but instead Sparxx has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Lavicci
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him. #T2##SUB#
Lavicci preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sparxx.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Lavicci do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Lavicci tries to break free.
#T3#
I would not like to be Lavicci right now.
#SUB#
Sparxx 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. #T4#
I would not like to be Lavicci right now.
Lavicci wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
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.
Sparxx avoiding Lavicci 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T6#
Sparxx avoiding Lavicci 's attempts to control his hands.
Lavicci tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sparxx is hanging on to Lavicci's back as he tries to escape.
#T7##SUB#
Lavicci preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx has good solid back control here.
Lavicci tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
#T8#
Lavicci looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Lavicci tries to break free.
#T9#
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him.
Good control from Sparxx.
Sparxx'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.#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
Sparxx trying to control.#T11#
Lavicci tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
Lavicci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Lavicci right now.
#T12#
I really don't envy Lavicci right now.
Sparxx is not going to allow Lavicci to sit and survive in this position.
Sparxx biding his time, controlling Lavicci.
A lull in the action here.
#T13#
Sparxx has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lavicci's body.
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavicci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sparxx passes Lavicci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparxx sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrone Sparxx thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 400 Chai vs Itinya
Date: Mar 02, 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 17 wins and 16 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nutz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reed avoids it really well and circles away.
Reed tries to counter with a takedown but Nutz is quick to defend against it.
Reed is looking to clinch. #CL#
Reed pushes Nutz up against the cage in a clinch.
Nutz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Nutz successfully pulls guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving. #T1#
Reed pushes down on Nutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Nutz trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
#SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
Nutz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reed trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Reed trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Reed is really struggling to control Nutz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Nutz, not yet.
Nutz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reed trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Nutz looking for a guillotine here but Reed defends easily.
Reed won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Reed wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Nutz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reed wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Reed is looking to advance position but Nutz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (0) vs (4) Nutz
Nutz tries to control but Reed wriggling away. #T4#
Reed wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
Nutz looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nutz 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 squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action.
Nutz 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 just holding on.#T5#
Reed tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nutz wants to control but Reed has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Reed tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.
Reed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Reed trying to control but Nutz postures up.
#T6#
Reed wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Reed gets back to full guard.
Nutz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutz trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #T7#
Reed keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass. #SUB#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz stays in close to Reed's body and controls the position. #T8#
Reed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nutz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (7) Nutz
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reed is being controlled here.
Reed is trying to control Nutz's posture but Nutz avoids it.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Reed sneaks back into half guard.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Nutz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (10) Nutz
Reed is trying to escape the mount.
Reed wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.#T10#
Nutz looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz is stalling here but it's allowed Reed to get half guard.
Nutz wants to take a breather but Reed is having none of it.
Nutz controlling the action here.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nutz trying to control from Reed's half guard. Reed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reed is trying to keep Nutz in close.
#T11#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is trying to control the position but Nutz postures up.
Reed controlling the position.
Nutz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Reed working for a triangle but Nutz defends it easily.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there. #T12#
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Nutz is proving a slippery customer.
Nutz trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Nutz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (13) Nutz
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Nutz works to advance to full mount. Reed defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Reed (0) vs (15) Nutz
Reed wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.#T13#
Reed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nutz controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Nutz 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.#SUB2#
Nutz working for a guillotine from mount but Reed is in no mood to give up.
Reed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Reed is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nutz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reed has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nutz prevents Reed from getting the reversal.
Nutz tries to control but Reed wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 15 to 0.
A victorious Justa Nutz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 733
Date: Feb 22, 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 68 wins and 83 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 57 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Rodriquez 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) Rodriquez
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez has Lavicci pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rodriquez controlling the position.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T2#
Lavicci is controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T3#
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Lavicci controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Lavicci'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.#T4#
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Lavicci continues to stall.#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez stands and throws Lavicci's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (5) Rodriquez
A lull in the action here as Rodriquez stalls from top position.#T7#
Lavicci tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez happy to just control the position for now.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci manages to get back to half guard.#T8#
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriquez prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Rodriquez from advancing position.
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.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it. #T10#
Rodriquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodriquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
Lavicci is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci is doing well to control the position and prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.#T12#
Well, if Rodriquez 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 is controlling Rodriquez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Lavicci wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
#T14#
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 5 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 394 Gracias vs Chai
Date: Feb 09, 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 17 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 28 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Reed forces Ibrahim back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Ibrahim has picked Reed up - he's going for a ride! Ibrahim dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Reed won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #SUB#
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Reed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage.
Ibrahim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reed trying to control here.
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Ibrahim seems content to control.#T1#
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Reed reverses the position - he's now on top in Ibrahim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Reed passes Ibrahim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending well.
#SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ibrahim has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg.
Ibrahim moves into full guard.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Reed's head. It's preventing any offense from Reed, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim has his hands on Reed's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Ibrahim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Reed's head. It's preventing any offense from Reed, at least for the moment.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Ibrahim pulls Reed in to control the position.
Ibrahim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Reed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ibrahim's guard.
Ibrahim won't allow Reed to pass to mount. #T5#
Reed not doing much here.
#SUB#
Reed 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.
Reed has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ibrahim holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
Ibrahim works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Reed wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim 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.
Reed being controlled here momentarily.
Reed wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T7#
Ibrahim is adopting a defensive guard.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet. #SUB2#
Ibrahim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim is controlling Reed's posture.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim is controlling Reed's posture.
Ibrahim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Ibrahim 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.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim controlling the position.
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Reed postures up.
#T11#
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim pulls Reed in close to his closed guard and prevents Reed from doing any damage or advancing position.
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Reed frees his head nicely. Oh but Ibrahim has switched to an armbar! Reed is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A very excited looking Ahmad Ibrahim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 395 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
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 0 wins and 1 losses; White Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 32 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Goodman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Goodman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Flenderson is trying to keep an underhook but Goodman manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goodman is working away from the top position though.
Goodman controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goodman controls the pace.#T1#
Flenderson has his hands on Goodman's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Flenderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flenderson is controlling Goodman's posture.#T2#
Flenderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Flenderson pulls Goodman in to control the position.
Flenderson looking to control but Goodman passes into half guard.
Flenderson is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Goodman stalling.
Goodman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Flenderson for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Flenderson wants to get back to full guard.
Flenderson wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goodman wants to pass to mount but Flenderson is defending the position.
Flenderson is trying to control but can't.
Goodman not doing much here.
#T5#
Flenderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flenderson working a defensive guard but Goodman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (5) vs (0) Flenderson
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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.
Flenderson is looking to regain half guard here but Goodman keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Flenderson is trying to escape the position but Goodman is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson stops Goodman from passing to mount.
Flenderson looking for a sweep but Goodman has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goodman (7) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson reaches up to try and control the position but Goodman seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Flenderson rolls and tries to escape and now Goodman has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (10) vs (0) Flenderson#T7##SUB#
Goodman looking to break Flenderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Flenderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Goodman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Goodman controlling well, preventing Flenderson from escaping the position.
Goodman is riding his opponent, not letting Flenderson buck him off.
Flenderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Flenderson turns into Goodman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (10) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson preventing the sweep.
Goodman is controlling Flenderson's posture.#T9#
Flenderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flenderson being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Flenderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flenderson won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Goodman is pulling down on Flenderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Flenderson, at least for the moment.#T11#
Goodman wants to sweep here but Flenderson controlling him for the moment.
Goodman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goodman managing to control the position. #T12#
Flenderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goodman 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.#T13#
Flenderson trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman looking to control.
Goodman wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Flenderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flenderson wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Post fight, White Goodman stared into the camera and said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'. |
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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 'Kyō 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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