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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 136
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Maluga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maluga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Maluga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blevins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maluga defends well and Blevins ends up having to push Maluga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Maluga manages to break the clinch.
Maluga plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Blevins swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Blevins face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Beluga Maluga! |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 016
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Ryan tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Ryan throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Mac Ryan has been cut.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Dawson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dawson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ryan passes into half guard.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but Dawson defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
My spies in New York Public Gym inform me that Ryan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Dawson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Dawson is defending well.
Ryan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawson is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryan controlling the pace for now.
Ryan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Ryan goes for an armbar but Dawson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dawson. #SU#
Dawson stands up and waves to Ryan to follow him.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.
Dawson throws a big counter combination but Ryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Ryan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dawson to the ground. Ryan is now in Dawson's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dawson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving. #T3#
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Dawson.#SUB#
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryan postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ryan pulls Dawson in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Ryan has his foot on Dawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan controls Dawson momentarily but Dawson frees himself.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Dawson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dawson.
Ryan is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Dawson looking for a guillotine here but Ryan defends easily.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dawson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryan wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Dawson sneaks back into half guard.
Ryan is keen to just control but Dawson is a slippery customer.#T3#
Dawson tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Dawson missing with punches from the bottom.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Dawson won't allow Ryan to pass to mount.
Ryan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawson is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Dawson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ryan locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dawson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 129
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Watson leaves Blevins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blevins.#TD#
Watson gets a takedown into half guard.
Blevins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blevins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blevins trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blevins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Blevins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Watson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Blevins! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Liam Blevins! |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 011
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Ryan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Ryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hughes sprawls well initially but Ryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan tries to stand and escape but Hughes is controlling the position.
Hughes wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ryan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan passes to full mount! #T1#
Ryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.#SU#
Ryan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Hughes with the counter takedown but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hughes quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB2#
Hughes with the active half guard here but Ryan passes nicely into side control.
Hughes tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ryan trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Ryan working away.#T3#
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Ryan working away.#SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes being controlled for a moment.
Hughes struggling a bit here.
Ryan staying calm.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hughes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryan just content to control the position.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Hughes tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Ryan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Ryan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
Ryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
Ryan is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hughes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hughes.
#T1#
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mac Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Hughes.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hughes napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Hughes is defending well. #SUB#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Hughes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ryan is staying active.
Hughes has one of Ryan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryan trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan just content to control the position.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Hughes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Ryan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ryan shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hughes feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes, which made it look bad.
Hughes feints the counter takedown.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes, which made it look bad.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ryan defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hughes lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Mac Ryan has been cut.
Hughes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryan after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Hughes wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan tries to land knees in the clinch but Hughes avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Hughes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ryan won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
#T3#
Ryan gets back to full guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hughes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hughes has Ryan in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Ryan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.
Ryan continues to stall.#SUB2#
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Hughes being controlled here, momentarily.
Mac Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Viktor Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Hughes.
I think Ryan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
CFC CG 37
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Aron George! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ryan clinches with his opponent.
George changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ryan instigates a clinch.
Ryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Ryan has George pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ryan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending George tumbling to the mat - Ryan dives into George's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: George (0) vs (2) Ryan
George seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but George is retaining full guard.
Ryan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on George's thigh. George counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ryan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. George swivels though and keeps the full guard.
George will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryan being controlled here momentarily.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. George swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan postures up.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
Ryan stays in close to George's body and controls the position.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but George gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (2) vs (2) Ryan
George being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as George controls the pace.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ryan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. George is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ryan. Score +3 for passing guard: George (5) vs (2) Ryan
George is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Ryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but George wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
George taking a breather here.
George trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ryan tries to improve position but can't.
Ryan keeps trying to improve his position.
Ryan is being controlled here.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George 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 Ryan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
A lull in the action here as George stalls from top position.
Ryan tries to bench press George off him but George keeps the position.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
A lull in the action here as George stalls from top position.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Ryan wants to control but George postures up.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but George keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
George working away.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.
George controlling the position from side mount.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but George keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryan is not content to let George control the position. #T9#
Ryan tries to bench press George off him but George keeps the position.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (5) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Ryan wants to take a breather but George is having none of it. #T10##SUB2#
Ryan 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.
#SUB2#
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for George! Score +3 for passing guard: George (5) vs (7) Ryan
Ryan fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Ryan avoids the attempt from George to control.
George is controlling an arm, preventing Ryan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ryan wants to control the pace but George is squirming around nicely.
George is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.
Ryan can't control as he wanted to and George manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T12#
George slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ryan trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
Ryan is looking to advance position but George has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: George (9) vs (7) Ryan
Ryan 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: George (9) vs (9) Ryan
George is controlling Ryan's posture.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.#T13#
George is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but George is retaining full guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George wants to sweep but no luck.
George keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but George manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (11) vs (9) Ryan
George wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
George takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
Aron George thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG New York 2
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Alexei Sykov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Sykov feints the counter takedown.
Cabrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Sykov pushes Cabrera up against the cage in a clinch.
Sykov jumps guard but Cabrera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Cabrera lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Sykov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sykov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov trying to get back to full guard but Cabrera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (0) Sykov
Cabrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Sykov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sykov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cabrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sykov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sykov tries to hold on but Cabrera postures up.
Sykov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Cabrera (8) vs (0) Sykov#T2#
Cabrera has the hooks in. Sykov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sykov turns into Cabrera and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (8) vs (2) Sykov#SUB2#
Sykov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cabrera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cabrera has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (10) vs (2) Sykov#SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a triangle here but Cabrera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (13) vs (2) Sykov
Sykov is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Sykov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sykov is being controlled here.
Cabrera working away.
Cabrera trying to control the position but Sykov is working away.
Sykov being controlled for a moment.
Sykov is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Cabrera controlling the position.
Sykov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sykov trying to remain calm as Cabrera controls from the top position.
Sykov is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control.
Cabrera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sykov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Sykov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sykov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sykov struggling a bit here.
Sykov tries to improve position but can't.
Sykov keeps trying to improve his position.
Sykov wants to control but Cabrera postures up.#T6#
Sykov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sykov keeps working.
Sykov seems a little lost for a moment, as Cabrera dominates the positioning.
Sykov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cabrera's best efforts.
Cabrera is controlling the pace.
Sykov is trying to maintain the position but Cabrera 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.#T7#
Sykov wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Sykov wants to control but Cabrera passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (16) vs (2) Sykov
Cabrera laying and praying for a moment but Sykov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cabrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Sykov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back.
Sykov wants to get back to full guard.
Sykov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cabrera has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (19) vs (2) Sykov
Sykov is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Cabrera moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Cabrera (22) vs (2) Sykov
I really don't envy Sykov right now.
Sykov trying to control the hands but Cabrera won't let him. #T10#
Sykov tries to break free.
Sykov wants to control his opponent's hands but Cabrera gets his hands free.
Cabrera has good solid back control here.
Sykov just trying to survive but Cabrera is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
Cabrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cabrera controlling well, preventing Sykov from escaping the position.
Sykov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sykov just trying to survive but Cabrera is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Sykov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sykov wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Sykov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sykov tries to escape but Cabrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Sykov breaks Cabrera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (22) vs (4) Sykov
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykov trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Sykov trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. #T14#
Sykov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sykov pushes down on Cabrera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sykov is keen to just control but Cabrera is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Sykov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sykov.
Sykov is just content to waste time from the top position. Cabrera takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
After winning the bout, Hendrix Cabrera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Alexei Sykov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
CFC CG 34
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Paul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunter looking to score a takedown here. Ryan is defending well but Hunter drives through and ends up in Ryan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (0) Ryan
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ryan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunter stacks Ryan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hunter! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (5) vs (0) Ryan
Hunter happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hunter working away.
Ryan tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ryan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there. #T3#
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryan is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter stays in close to Ryan's body and controls the position.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan 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.#T4#
Ryan controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Ryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ryan pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Ryan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunter has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (8) vs (0) Ryan#T5#
Hunter controlling the position.
Ryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryan trying to remain calm as Hunter controls from the top position.
Ryan tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T6#
Ryan is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ryan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter takes a little break here. Ryan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T7#
Ryan is trying to improve his position.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunter just content to control the position.
Ryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunter off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunter (8) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hunter.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunter is controlling his hands well. #T8##SUB2#
Ryan is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunter is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Hunter is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ryan gets his way!
Hunter is keeping busy.
Ryan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
What can Hunter do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ryan trying to control.
My spies in New York Public Gym inform me that Ryan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
I really don't envy Hunter right now.
#T9##SUB2#
Ryan sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hunter taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
SSG 331 Soderberg vs Hunt
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Alexei Sykov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sykov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Sykov manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Sykov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Itinya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sykov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Itinya is proving a slippery customer.
Sykov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itinya controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya preventing the sweep.
Sykov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Itinya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sykov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Itinya has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (3) vs (0) Sykov
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.
Itinya tries to move to mount but Sykov blocks the move with his legs.
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Sykov is looking to regain half guard here but Itinya keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Sykov being controlled for a moment.
Sykov tries to bench press Itinya off him but Itinya keeps the position.
Itinya trying to control the position but Sykov is working away.
Sykov struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Sykov tries to bench press Itinya off him but Itinya keeps the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sykov struggling a bit here.
Sykov tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sykov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Itinya advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (5) vs (0) Sykov#T4#
Itinya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sykov is looking to escape.
Sykov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sykov wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya'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.
Itinya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sykov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Itinya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sykov's guard. #T5#
Sykov wants to get back to full guard.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but Sykov defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov is looking for a sweep. Itinya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Itinya is pressing down on Sykov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sykov is holding on for now.
Sykov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sykov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itinya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Itinya is pushing down on Sykov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sykov is fighting to maintain full guard but Itinya has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sykov trying to control from the bottom.
Itinya controlling the action here.
Sykov is controlling Itinya's trapped leg to prevent Itinya from advancing to side control.
Sykov is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykov avoid being mounted?
Itinya content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Itinya is thwarting Sykov's attempts to control the position.
Sykov is not content to let Itinya control the position.
Sykov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Itinya trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Itinya is working for a submission of some sort.
Itinya prevents Sykov from improving his position.
Itinya is thwarting Sykov's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Itinya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sykov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Sykov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itinya pulls his head out easily.
Sykov wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
Sykov is not content to let Itinya control the position.#T10#
Itinya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sykov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sykov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sykov working for a triangle but Itinya defends it easily.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Sykov is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
Itinya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Itinya being controlled here momentarily.
Sykov trying to control the position.
Itinya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Sykov trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a triangle here but Itinya uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (8) vs (0) Sykov
Itinya advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (10) vs (0) Sykov
Sykov tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.
Itinya controlling from the full mount.
Itinya prevents Sykov from getting the reversal.#T13#
Sykov is squirming around, avoiding Itinya's attempts to control the action.
Sykov can't escape the position.
#T14#
Itinya avoids the attempt from Sykov to control.
Sykov is looking to get to half guard.
Itinya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Itinya trying to control but Sykov is having none of it.
Sykov tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sykov is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Stix Itinya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Alexei Sykov was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
SSG 324 Hunt vs Finn
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sykov leaves Solo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Solo drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sykov (0) vs (2) Solo
Sykov trying to control the position.
Sykov 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.#SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sykov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sykov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Sykov is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Sykov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Solo passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sykov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solo pulls his head out easily.
Sykov is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solo is pressing down on Sykov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sykov is holding on for now.
Solo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sykov! Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (0) vs (5) Solo#T2#
Sykov holds on for dear life.
Sykov wants to control but Solo is having none of it.
Sykov prevents Solo from taking his back.
Sykov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Sykov is working hard here to advance position.
Sykov tries to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sykov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Solo prevents Sykov from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Solo trying to mount his opponent but Sykov defends it. #T4#
Still in half guard, Solo seems content to control.
Solo is thwarting Sykov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Solo is working for a kimura here but Sykov manages to reverse the position and he's now in Solo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (5) Solo
Sykov won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Sykov is proving a slippery customer.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Solo being controlled here, momentarily.
Sykov trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Sykov wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Sykov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Sykov trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Sykov preventing the sweep.
Sykov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Solo keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sykov passes Solo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Sykov is looking for a kimura here.
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Sykov sits in half guard.
Solo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Solo wants to improve his position but Sykov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sykov is looking for a kimura but Solo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sykov to get the leverage. #T8#
Sykov is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Sykov is looking to pass Solo's guard but actually Solo recovers to full guard.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Solo keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Sykov passes Solo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9##SUB#
Sykov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Solo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sykov is working away from the top position though.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Sykov has control of the leg.
Sykov is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to work for a kimura but Solo is defending well.
Solo trying to control here.
#T10#
Sykov wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position. #SUB#
Sykov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sykov is trying to work for a kimura but Solo is defending well.
Solo is looking to control Sykov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?#T11#
Sykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solo keeps working. #SUB#
Sykov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solo sees it coming and defends easily.
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo keeping control of the position.
Sykov trying to advance position but Solo counters by regaining guard.
Sykov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Sykov trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Sykov won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Solo is still trying to improve position.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully. #T13#
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sykov passes Solo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solo keeps working. #T14#
Solo is looking for a sweep. Sykov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sykov is looking for a kimura but Solo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sykov to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo trying to control but Sykov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Hand Solo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Alexei Sykov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
SSG 314 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Jun 09, 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 22 wins and 25 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Alexei Sykov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sykov drives through and clinches with Bremner against the cage.
#TD2#
Sykov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bremner (0) vs (4) Sykov
Bremner is trying to get back to half guard.
Bremner manages to get back to half guard.
Sykov wants to pass the guard but Bremner is defending well.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremner keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov is looking to stall here but Bremner recovers full guard.
Bremner trying to keep a closed guard but Sykov is proving a slippery customer.
Sykov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Sykov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bremner working for submissions but it's allowed Sykov to get to half guard.
Sykov is trying to control. Bremner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sykov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.#SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bremner looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sykov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (7) Sykov
Bremner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bremner tries to improve his position but instead Sykov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (0) vs (10) Sykov
Bremner trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Sykov looking to break Bremner's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bremner remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB2#
Bremner is trying to defend against the choke here but Sykov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sykov Tightens the hold and Bremner taps out furiously! Sykov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexei Sykov!
Our winner, Alexei Sykov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RSE 83:
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Hayha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ryan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hayha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan takes one to the side of the head.
Hayha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Mac Ryan has been cut.
Hayha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryan. Ryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hayha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryan momentarily.
Ryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hayha avoids it really well and circles away.
Hayha cracks a nice hook into Ryan's ribs.
Ryan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hayha finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryan's head. #TD#
Ryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hayha wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ryan wants to take Hayha's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Hayha is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Ryan swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
SSG 313 Hunt vs Chai
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Alexei Sykov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sykov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Sykov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Sykov
River trying to control from the bottom.
River might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sykov is working for a submission of some sort.
River wants to get back to full guard.
River is looking to control Sykov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sykov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
River 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sykov wants to control but River is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sykov is working for a submission of some sort.
Sykov wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sykov prevents River from improving his position.#SUB2#
River is defending against the submission attempts here by Sykov.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
River is trying to maintain the position but Sykov is very close to passing his half guard.
Sykov prevents River from improving his position.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Sykov sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sykov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sykov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Sykov is trying to control the action in half guard but River is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
River is controlling Sykov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
River is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sykov pulls his head out easily.
Sykov is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River is trying to maintain the position but Sykov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sykov seems to be looking for submissions.
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Sykov is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sykov is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
Sykov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for River! Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (5) Sykov
River tries to hold on but Sykov pushes him away.
River is squirming around, avoiding Sykov's attempts to control the action.
River manages to regain half guard. Good work.
River holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T6#
River tries to roll over but Sykov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sykov wants to work for an arm triangle but River is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sykov trying to control from half guard but River is working away.
Sykov prevents River from improving his position.
River is working hard here to advance position.
Sykov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Sykov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead River has recovered full guard. #T7#
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykov wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Sykov looking to pass the guard.
River keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov slips nicely into half guard.#T8#
Sykov trying to control from half guard but River is working away. #SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sykov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sykov is working for a submission of some sort.
River is looking to control Sykov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?#SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sykov pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sykov is pressing down on River's thigh, looking to free his foot. River is holding on for now.
Sykov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sykov is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.
Sykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #T10##SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sykov is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
Sykov wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
River is not content to let Sykov control the position.#SUB2#
Sykov is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
#T11##SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sykov wants to work for an arm triangle but River is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
River wants to improve his position but Sykov is controlling well.
Sykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
Sykov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (8) Sykov#T12##SUB2#
Sykov is working for a guillotine from mount but River frees his head quite easily.
Sykov looking to control but River is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Sykov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, River has worked his arm free - good work by River!
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, River has escaped the position, nice work there. #T13##SUB2#
Sykov tries for a kimura but River is defending well. #SUB2#
Sykov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, River rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sykov's guard! Nice work there by River! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (2) vs (8) Sykov
Sykov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
River drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sykov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now River has Sykov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (2) vs (10) Sykov#T14#
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sykov defends well.
Sykov tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sykov wins on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Alexei Sykov 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 305 Feet vs Chai
Date: May 19, 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 10 wins and 3 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Alexei Sykov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sykov moves into range and clinches up with Gomes.
Sykov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gomes to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Sykov pulls guard.
Sykov looking to control but Gomes passes into half guard.
Sykov is trying to control but can't.
Gomes 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.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gomes is working for a kimura but Sykov is defending it quite comfortably.
Sykov trying to control but Gomes postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sykov trying to control from the bottom.
Sykov keeping hold of Gomes's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sykov actively working from the bottom here.
Sykov gets back to full guard.
Sykov controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself. #SUB2#
Sykov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sykov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Sykov being controlled here, momentarily.
Sykov keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes trying to control but Sykov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sykov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gomes has passed into half guard!
Sykov is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykov avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sykov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sykov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Sykov won't allow it.
Sykov wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
#T4##SUB2#
Sykov actively working from the bottom here.
Sykov is pressing down on Gomes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sykov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gomes stacks Sykov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gomes! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (3) vs (0) Sykov
Sykov is looking to reverse the position.
Sykov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (3) vs (2) Sykov
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Sykov trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Sykov is stalling here. Gomes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sykov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gomes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (7) vs (2) Sykov
Sykov is trying to control Gomes's posture but Gomes avoids it.
Sykov trying his best to control but Gomes has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (9) vs (2) Sykov
Sykov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sykov is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Sykov tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Sykov gets back to half guard.
Sykov trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Gomes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sykov tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sykov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Sykov looking for a guillotine here but Gomes defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sykov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sykov, not yet.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sykov is retaining full guard. #T8#
Gomes trying to control but Sykov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sykov is looking to sweep but instead, Gomes has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sykov actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Sykov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Sykov wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Gomes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (12) vs (2) Sykov
Sykov tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes fails to advance to Sykov's back.
Gomes prevents Sykov from getting the reversal.
Sykov prevents Gomes from taking his back.
Gomes prevents Sykov from getting the reversal.#T10#
Sykov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sykov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sykov tries to improve his position but instead Gomes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (15) vs (2) Sykov
Gomes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sykov breaks Gomes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (15) vs (4) Sykov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard. #T11#
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov being controlled here momentarily.
Sykov stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.#T12#
Gomes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sykov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Sykov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gomes has locked up a guillotine! Gomes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sykov is holding on here and Gomes must be using up a lot of energy. Sykov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gomes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Gomes!
David Gomes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Alexei Sykov spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sykov drives through with a takedown into Flenderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Sykov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flenderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Sykov drops back looking for a leg! Flenderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flenderson manages to kick Sykov off! Sykov jumps back into Flenderson's guard.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sykov looking to sit in guard and control but Flenderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (2) Flenderson#SUB#
Sykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flenderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flenderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sykov is trying to keep Flenderson in close.
#T2#
Flenderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (2) vs (5) Flenderson
Sykov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sykov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sykov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flenderson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sykov (6) vs (5) Flenderson#SUB#
Sykov 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 Sykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sykov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3##SUB#
Sykov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Flenderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Flenderson tries to escape the position.
Flenderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for the choke from the back position but Flenderson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Flenderson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sykov.
Sykov tries to get the hooks in deep but Flenderson pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB#
Sykov tightening his grip on Flenderson, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Sykov working for the choke. #SUB#
Sykov 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, Flenderson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Sykov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Flenderson is defending well though. Sykov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Sykov tightening his grip on Flenderson, looking for the choke. #T5#
Flenderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Sykov gets his hands free. #SUB#
Sykov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Flenderson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Sykov looking for the RNC.
Flenderson is in bad spot here.
#T6##SUB#
Sykov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Sykov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sykov trying to control momentarily.
Flenderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sykov's guard. Nice work there by Flenderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (6) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flenderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (8) vs (7) Flenderson#T7#
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flenderson is keeping the position for now.
Sykov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (11) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov takes a little break here. Flenderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8##SUB#
Sykov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sykov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sykov trying to control the position but Flenderson is working away.
Flenderson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sykov (13) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov wants to take Flenderson'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.#SUB#
Sykov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Flenderson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T9#
Flenderson regains half guard.
Sykov is pressing down on Flenderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flenderson is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (16) vs (7) Flenderson
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Flenderson is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Sykov slows the pace down. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to get an arm triangle but Flenderson is defending well.
Sykov takes a little break here. Flenderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Flenderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Sykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T11##SUB#
Sykov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Sykov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flenderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12##SUB#
Sykov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Flenderson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sykov yanks on the arm and Flenderson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sykov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Sykov!
An out of breath Alexei Sykov 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 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sykov shoots for a double leg takedown but Ieyasu sprawls well. He's pushed Sykov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toyotomi Ieyasu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ieyasu instigates a clinch.
Sykov 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.
Ieyasu wants a takedown.
#TD#
Sykov has hold of one of Ieyasu's legs. Ieyasu is fighting the takedown attempt but Sykov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (0) Ieyasu
Sykov 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. #SUB2#
Ieyasu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sykov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sykov is aware though and is defending well.
Ieyasu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov stays in close to Ieyasu's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Sykov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sykov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ieyasu working a defensive guard but Sykov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (5) vs (0) Ieyasu#T1##SUB#
Sykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ieyasu struggling a bit here.
Sykov trying to control the position but Ieyasu is working away.
Ieyasu is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sykov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ieyasu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ieyasu being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Sykov tries for a kimura but Ieyasu is defending well. #T3#
Sykov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ieyasu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep.
Ieyasu looks to move to half guard but instead Sykov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sykov (7) vs (0) Ieyasu#SUB#
Ieyasu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sykov.
Ieyasu manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Ieyasu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sykov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sykov seems to be working for a kimura but Ieyasu defends the submission attempt.
Sykov trying to control the action but Ieyasu is working from the bottom.
Ieyasu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5##SUB2#
Ieyasu working for a triangle but Sykov defends it easily.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ieyasu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sykov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ieyasu keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully. #T6#
Sykov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sykov controlling the action here.
Ieyasu trying to control from the bottom.
Sykov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sykov wants to pass to mount but Ieyasu is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sykov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sykov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ieyasu trying to hold on to Sykov's head to control him but Sykov postures up.
Sykov is looking to advance position but Ieyasu won't allow it. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to work for a kimura but Ieyasu is defending well.
Ieyasu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sykov is working away from the top position though.#T8##SUB#
Sykov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ieyasu trying to control from the bottom.
Ieyasu tries to get to full guard but Sykov has control of the leg. #T9#
Ieyasu wants to control the action here but instead Sykov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (10) vs (0) Ieyasu
Sykov tries to control but Ieyasu wriggling away.
Ieyasu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ieyasu tries to hold on but Sykov postures up.#SUB#
Sykov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ieyasu prevents Sykov from taking his back.
Ieyasu is squirming around, avoiding Sykov's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Ieyasu is working to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu is trying to escape the mount but Sykov keeps good control and instead manages to take Ieyasu's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sykov (13) vs (0) Ieyasu
Ieyasu trying to control the hands but Sykov won't let him. #SUB#
Sykov looking to break Ieyasu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ieyasu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Sykov is persistently looking for the submission but Ieyasu is defending it well.
#SUB#
Sykov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sykov is hanging on to Ieyasu's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Sykov is not going to allow Ieyasu to sit and survive in this position.
Ieyasu is trying to break free.
Ieyasu trying to control the hands but Sykov breaks the grip. #SUB#
Sykov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sykov is looking to control Ieyasu but Ieyasu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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.
#T12#
I really don't envy Ieyasu right now.
#SUB#
Sykov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Ieyasu defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (13) vs (2) Ieyasu#T13#
Ieyasu advances to half guard.
Sykov is trying to maintain the position but Ieyasu is very close to passing his half guard.
Ieyasu is trying to control. Sykov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ieyasu works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (13) vs (5) Ieyasu
Ieyasu trying to control the action but Sykov is working from the bottom.
Sykov is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Ieyasu trying to control the position but Sykov is working away. #SUB2#
Ieyasu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sykov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ieyasu but great work by Sykov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sykov (17) vs (5) Ieyasu
Ieyasu stops Sykov from passing to mount.
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Ieyasu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sykov tries for a kimura but Ieyasu is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sykov takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
After winning the bout, Alexei Sykov 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 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Chad Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maimonedes Aharon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aharon's waist but Aharon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Harris shoots in but Aharon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Aharon counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Aharon tightens his grip and picks Harris up, before dumping him to the ground. Harris manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (0) vs (2) Aharon
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aharon stays in close to Harris's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris keeping full guard, as Aharon tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Harris has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Aharon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Harris has tightened it up now! Aharon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Harris! |
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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Chad Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bryson Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Harris gets a double leg takedown into Franklin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (0) Franklin#SUB2#
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franklin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Franklin's legs - danger averted.
Franklin looking for a sweep. Not yet Franklin, not yet.
Harris wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franklin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (5) vs (0) Franklin
Harris trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin prevents Harris from moving into mount. #T1#
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard.
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Harris is working for a kimura but Franklin is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franklin is not content to let Harris control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Harris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Franklin defends it well.
Franklin trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.
Franklin trying to get back to full guard but Harris takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (8) vs (0) Franklin#T4#
Harris wants to control the pace but Franklin is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Harris moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Franklin has worked his arm free - good work by Franklin!
Franklin looking for a sweep but Harris has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (10) vs (0) Franklin
Harris is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Franklin is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (13) vs (0) Franklin
Franklin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Harris pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harris is pressing down on Franklin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franklin is holding on for now.
Franklin wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Franklin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
Harris trying to mount his opponent but Franklin defends it.
Franklin tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Well, if Harris 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.
Harris trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Harris is pressing down on Franklin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franklin is holding on for now. #T8#
Franklin is looking to control Harris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franklin avoid being mounted?
Franklin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Harris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Franklin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Harris drops back, looking for a kneebar! Franklin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Franklin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Franklin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harris (13) vs (4) Franklin#T9##SUB2#
Franklin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Franklin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harris prevents Franklin from moving into mount. #T10#
Harris is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Franklin is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (13) vs (6) Franklin
Harris tries to lock up and control but Franklin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Franklin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape.
Harris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Franklin wants to control the pace but Harris is squirming around nicely.
Harris tries to hold on but Franklin pushes him away. #SUB2#
Franklin looking for a guillotine from mount but Harris is having none of it. #T11#
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harris is just holding on here. Franklin manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (13) vs (9) Franklin
Harris tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Franklin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (13) vs (12) Franklin
Franklin gets his hands free as Harris looks to control.
Harris turns into Franklin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (15) vs (12) Franklin
Franklin controlling Harris's posture.
Franklin trying to control the position.
#T12#
Harris 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.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris forces his way into half guard.
Harris is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Franklin reverses the position - he's now on top in Harris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (15) vs (14) Franklin
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Franklin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Harris looking for a guillotine here but Franklin defends easily.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris takes the fight on points by 15 to 14. |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Herlin is looking to clinch. #TD#
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Herlin
Ryan is pressing down on Herlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Herlin is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan not doing much here.
Ryan prevents Herlin from improving his position.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but Herlin defending well.
Herlin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Herlin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herlin tries to hold on but Ryan pushes him away. #T1#
Ryan wants to take his opponent's back but Herlin doesn't allow it.
Herlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Ryan has hold of Herlin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Herlin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Herlin to control.
Herlin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Herlin is trying to control but can't.
Herlin wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Herlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Herlin trying to control here.
#T2##SUB#
Ryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herlin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Herlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Herlin manages to get to full guard.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan 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. #T3##SUB2#
Herlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard.
Herlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Herlin controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself. #SUB2#
Herlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Herlin is keeping the position.#T4#
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herlin keeps trying to improve his position.
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Herlin is keeping the position.
Ryan trying to control but Herlin is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Herlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
Herlin wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
Ryan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (0) Herlin#SUB#
Ryan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Herlin is surviving well by controlling Ryan's body position as best he can. #T6#
Herlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ryan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Herlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan controlling the position easily from mount.
Herlin is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herlin prevents Ryan from taking his back.
Ryan trying to control but Herlin is having none of it.
Herlin manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Herlin tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Herlin trying to control here.
Ryan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (11) vs (0) Herlin
Herlin regains half guard.#SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Herlin is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Herlin trying to control but Ryan postures up.
Herlin is staying active underneath Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Herlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Herlin actively working from the bottom here.
Herlin is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Herlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Herlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ryan (11) vs (4) Herlin#SUB2#
Herlin 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, Ryan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T10#
Ryan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Herlin seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Ryan's chin but Ryan turns very nicely into Herlin's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Ryan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (13) vs (4) Herlin
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (16) vs (4) Herlin
Herlin is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan in the domination position with Herlin hanging on.#T11#
Ryan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Herlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryan has hold of Herlin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Herlin seems comfortable defending it but Ryan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Herlin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Herlin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ryan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Liam Blevins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ivanovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Blevins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ivanovic to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ivanovic wants the takedown. Blevins is fighting it off but Ivanovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blevins's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Blevins
Ivanovic wants to control from the top but Blevins keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blevins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanovic is aware though and is defending well.
Ivanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Blevins is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ivanovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blevins pulls Ivanovic in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ivanovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivanovic 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.
Ivanovic passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ivanovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Blevins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blevins is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Ivanovic is working for a kimura but Blevins is defending it quite comfortably.
Ivanovic wants to control but Blevins is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ivanovic seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Blevins looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanovic content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Ivanovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Ivanovic is trying to work for a kimura but Blevins is defending well.
Blevins is looking to control Ivanovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blevins avoid being mounted?
Blevins is pressing down on Ivanovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanovic trying to control but Blevins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blevins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ivanovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blevins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blevins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blevins! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (4) Blevins
Blevins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivanovic is trying to control Blevins's posture but Blevins avoids it. #T3#
Ivanovic tries to bench press Blevins off him but Blevins keeps the position.
Blevins working away.#SUB2#
Blevins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blevins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ivanovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Ivanovic looking for submissions off his back.
Blevins is looking to take a break and control but Ivanovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Ivanovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ivanovic is in trouble now - Blevins has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (7) Blevins
Ivanovic is controlling an arm, preventing Blevins from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ivanovic is trying to escape the mount but Blevins keeps good control and instead manages to take Ivanovic's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (2) vs (10) Blevins
Ivanovic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ivanovic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blevins's guard. Nice work there by Ivanovic.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (10) Blevins
Blevins 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.
Blevins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (12) Blevins#T5#
Blevins preventing the sweep.
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass. #SUB#
Ivanovic has his foot on Blevins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blevins works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Blevins from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass. #SUB#
Ivanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Blevins from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blevins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blevins has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanovic's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Blevins is pushing down on Ivanovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ivanovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Blevins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Blevins is looking for a kimura but Ivanovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blevins to get the leverage.
Blevins wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy.
Blevins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Ivanovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blevins pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ivanovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blevins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanovic tries to get to full guard but Blevins has control of the leg.
Blevins wants to take a breather but Ivanovic is having none of it. #T7#
Blevins wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is defending well.
Ivanovic wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic is concentrating on defense, preventing Blevins from advancing position.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Blevins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blevins works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (15) Blevins
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position but Blevins isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Ivanovic tries to control the position but Blevins now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (4) vs (18) Blevins
Blevins trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Ivanovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Blevins.
Blevins keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
Well, with Blevins on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ivanovic is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Blevins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ivanovic trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ivanovic is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Blevins 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, Ivanovic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Blevins keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Blevins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ivanovic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Blevins looking to break Ivanovic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ivanovic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blevins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Blevins has managed to slip his arm under Ivanovic's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ivanovic is tapping out! Submission win for Blevins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Liam Blevins! |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sershurrapal tries for a takedown but Sykov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Sykov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sykov (4) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sykov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sershurrapal prevents Sykov from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov laying and praying for a moment but Sershurrapal takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sykov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Sykov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal sees it coming and defends easily.
Sershurrapal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sershurrapal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sykov.
Sershurrapal keeping control of the position. #T2#
Sykov trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov is looking to advance position but Sershurrapal won't allow it.
Sykov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sershurrapal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.
Sykov is looking to stall here but Sershurrapal recovers full guard.
Sykov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sershurrapal is pulling down on Sykov's head to control his posture.
Sykov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Sykov wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Sykov stopping the sweep attempt from Sershurrapal.
Sykov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sershurrapal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sykov preventing the sweep.
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov won't allow Sershurrapal to sweep him here. #T5#
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sykov controlling from the top position.
Sykov forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sykov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sykov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sykov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sershurrapal as he works his way to full guard.
#T6#
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sershurrapal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sykov wants to pass the guard but Sershurrapal is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Sershurrapal has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sykov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sykov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sershurrapal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sershurrapal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (4) vs (2) Sershurrapal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB#
Sykov working for submissions but it's allowed Sershurrapal to get to half guard.
Sykov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sershurrapal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sykov wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping busy.
#T8#
Sykov is controlling Sershurrapal's trapped leg to prevent Sershurrapal from advancing to side control.
Sershurrapal is thwarting Sykov's attempts to control the position.
Sykov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sershurrapal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Sershurrapal is proving a slippery customer.
#T9##SUB#
Sykov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sershurrapal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sershurrapal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sershurrapal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Sershurrapal postures up. #T10#
Sykov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sershurrapal passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sykov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sershurrapal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Sykov tries to roll over but Sershurrapal keeps him under control.
Sershurrapal stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sykov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Sykov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sershurrapal uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (4) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Sykov struggling a bit here.
Sykov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sershurrapal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sykov wants to control but Sershurrapal postures up.
Sykov is not content to let Sershurrapal control the position.
Sykov is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Sershurrapal works to advance to full mount. Sykov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sykov (4) vs (7) Sershurrapal
Sykov tries to hold on but Sershurrapal postures up.
Sershurrapal is looking to work his way around to Sykov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sykov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sershurrapal has a good base and remains in mount.
Sershurrapal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sykov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sykov (4) vs (10) Sershurrapal
Sykov wants to escape the position.
Sykov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sershurrapal's guard. Nice work there by Sykov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (6) vs (10) Sershurrapal#T14#
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sershurrapal is keeping the position for now.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sershurrapal looking for a sweep. Not yet Sershurrapal, not yet.
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sershurrapal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sershurrapal wins on points by 10 to 6.
Ibasour Sershurrapal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Chad Harris!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanovic's waist but Ivanovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side. #TD#
Ivanovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harris to the ground. Ivanovic is now in Harris's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Harris
Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic forces his way into half guard.
Ivanovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (0) Harris
Harris tries to hold on but Ivanovic postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ivanovic with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ivanovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris can't escape the position.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivanovic is looking to work his way around to Harris's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Harris can't escape the position.
Ivanovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ivanovic wants to take his opponent's back but Harris doesn't allow it.
Harris is desperately trying to improve his position but Ivanovic has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Ivanovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ivanovic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris regains half guard.
Ivanovic stalling.
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Ivanovic stalling.
Harris wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
Harris is looking to control Ivanovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
Ivanovic is controlling the pace.
Harris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Harris is in trouble now - Ivanovic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (8) vs (0) Harris
Ivanovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ivanovic seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harris is holding on tight.
Harris regains half guard.
Harris wants to improve his position but Ivanovic is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanovic in particular looking to stall.
Ivanovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harris for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Harris trying to control here.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Ivanovic seems content to control.#T6#
Harris won't allow Ivanovic to pass to mount.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harris keeping full guard, as Ivanovic tries to pass. #T7#
Ivanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris is trying to keep Ivanovic in close.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harris wants to sweep here but Ivanovic controlling him for the moment.
Ivanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Ivanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (8) vs (2) Harris#T10#
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic 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.#SUB2#
Harris 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.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Ivanovic is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture. #T11#
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Ivanovic has his hands on Harris's head, controlling the position.
Further stalling from Ivanovic.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ivanovic is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is keeping the position.#T13##SUB2#
Harris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Harris won't allow Ivanovic to sweep him here.
Ivanovic managing to control the position.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now. #T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ivanovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
Harris wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic controlling Harris's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Ivan Ivanovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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