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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GFY 128 The Short Waiter
Date: May 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lilo Fan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Lilo Fan manages to pull guard.
Lilo Fan keeping full guard, as Sousa tries to pass.
Sousa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lilo Fan wants to control but Sousa passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Sousa is looking for a kimura here.
Lilo Fan is trying to maintain the position but Sousa is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lilo Fan gets back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Sousa looking to pass the guard.
Lilo Fan is trying to keep Sousa in close.
#SUB#
Sousa has gone for a leg lock! Lilo Fan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sousa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (0) vs (2) Lilo Fan#SUB#
Sousa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lilo Fan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sousa's guard. #T2#
Lilo Fan wants to control but Sousa is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Lilo Fan seems content to control.
Lilo Fan is trying to control. Sousa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sousa wants to get back to full guard.
Sousa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sousa wants to control but Lilo Fan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lilo Fan moves into full mount! Sousa won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (5) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan trying to control but Sousa is having none of it. #T3#
Sousa tries to control Lilo Fan's body but Lilo Fan pushes him off. Sousa squirms to his side and now Lilo Fan has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sousa (0) vs (8) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan controlling well, preventing Sousa from escaping the position.
Sousa is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Lilo Fan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lilo Fan gets his hands free as Sousa looks to control.
Sousa breaks Lilo Fan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (2) vs (8) Lilo Fan#SUB#
Sousa has gone for a leg lock! Lilo Fan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sousa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (2) vs (10) Lilo Fan#SUB#
Sousa has his foot on Lilo Fan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lilo Fan works his way back into a safe position though.
Lilo Fan advances to half guard. #T4#
Sousa is trying to control but can't.
Sousa wants to get back to full guard.
Sousa wants to control but Lilo Fan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lilo Fan is working for a submission of some sort.
Sousa is looking to control Lilo Fan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sousa avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Lilo Fan is trying to work for a kimura but Sousa is defending well.
Lilo Fan uses his free foot to push down on Sousa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sousa. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (2) vs (13) Lilo Fan#T5#
Lilo Fan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sousa is looking to escape.
Sousa is trying desperately to improve position.
Sousa tries to lock up and control but Lilo Fan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sousa is trying to escape the mount.
Lilo Fan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Sousa is squirming around, avoiding Lilo Fan's attempts to control the action.
Lilo Fan content just to control the position here.
Lilo Fan avoids the attempt from Sousa to control.
Sousa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lilo Fan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lilo Fan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sousa is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Lilo Fan wants to control the pace but Sousa is squirming around nicely.
Sousa 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: Sousa (4) vs (13) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan controls Sousa momentarily but Sousa frees himself.
Lilo Fan keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully. #T8#
Lilo Fan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Sousa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lilo Fan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (4) vs (15) Lilo Fan#SUB#
Sousa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lilo Fan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Sousa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lilo Fan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Lilo Fan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sousa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lilo Fan wants to pass the guard but Sousa is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sousa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lilo Fan defends well.#SUB#
Sousa has his foot on Lilo Fan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lilo Fan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sousa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lilo Fan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lilo Fan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sousa is breathing heavily.#T10##SUB#
Sousa has an active guard here but Lilo Fan has managed to pass into half guard.
Lilo Fan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (4) vs (18) Lilo Fan#SUB2#
Lilo Fan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sousa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sousa shrugs it off.
Sousa tries to hold on but Lilo Fan postures up.#T11#
Sousa is trying desperately to improve position.
Lilo Fan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sousa is looking to escape.
Sousa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sousa (4) vs (21) Lilo Fan
Sousa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sousa breaks Lilo Fan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (6) vs (21) Lilo Fan#SUB#
Sousa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lilo Fan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lilo Fan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lilo Fan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sousa (6) vs (25) Lilo Fan
Sousa tries to bench press Lilo Fan off him but Lilo Fan keeps the position. #T12#
The referee asks Lilo Fan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lilo Fan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sousa trying his best to control but Lilo Fan has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sousa (6) vs (27) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan controlling the position easily from mount.
Lilo Fan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sousa is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Lilo Fan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sousa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sousa shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Lilo Fan has control of Sousa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sousa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lilo Fan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sousa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sousa (6) vs (30) Lilo Fan#T13#
Sousa just trying to survive but Lilo Fan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Well, with Lilo Fan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sousa is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sousa is keeping busy.
Lilo Fan gets his hands free as Sousa looks to control.
A lull in the action here.
Sousa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sousa wants to get back to full guard.
Lilo Fan wants to pass to mount but Sousa is defending the position. #T14#
Lilo Fan wants to take a breather but Sousa is having none of it.
Lilo Fan trying to mount his opponent but Sousa defends it.
Lilo Fan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (6) vs (33) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sousa keeps working.
Sousa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sousa looks to move to half guard but instead Lilo Fan has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sousa (6) vs (35) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan moves to his opponent's back but Sousa bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Lilo Fan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (8) vs (35) Lilo Fan
And that's the end of the fight!
Lilo Fan wins on points by 35 to 8.
Our winner, Hard Core Lilo Fan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 423 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: May 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Dusan Petrovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Petrovic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nozadzi to the mat! Nozadzi manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrovic (2) vs (0) Nozadzi
Petrovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovic trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nozadzi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (2) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (5) Nozadzi
Petrovic gets back to half guard.
Nozadzi wants to control but Petrovic is keeping him busy.
Petrovic trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.
Nozadzi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petrovic is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Nozadzi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Nozadzi passes into side control, despite Petrovic's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (8) Nozadzi
Petrovic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but Petrovic defending well.
Petrovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Petrovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrovic wants to improve his position but instead Nozadzi has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Petrovic tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petrovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nozadzi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nozadzi wants to free his trapped foot but Petrovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrovic tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.
Nozadzi is keen to just control but Petrovic is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi is taking a breather. Petrovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Petrovic is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nozadzi pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Nozadzi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petrovic is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Petrovic is defending well. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrovic tries to get to full guard but Nozadzi has control of the leg. #T5#
Nozadzi stalling.
Nozadzi is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petrovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrovic is staying active underneath Nozadzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nozadzi. #SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovic is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nozadzi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (11) Nozadzi#T6##SUB2#
Nozadzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrovic is trying to control Nozadzi's posture but Nozadzi avoids it. #SUB2#
Nozadzi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petrovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nozadzi's guard! Nice work there by Petrovic! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (4) vs (11) Nozadzi
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Petrovic tries to pass.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Petrovic passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (7) vs (11) Nozadzi#T7#
Nozadzi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrovic (9) vs (11) Nozadzi
Nozadzi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Petrovic is looking for a kimura here.
Nozadzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nozadzi.
Petrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrovic is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Petrovic from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB2#
Nozadzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Petrovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrovic forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Petrovic is working for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Petrovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Nozadzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Petrovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Nozadzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nozadzi manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Petrovic trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (9) vs (13) Nozadzi
Petrovic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nozadzi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (9) vs (16) Nozadzi
Nozadzi wants to control but Petrovic is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nozadzi taking a breather here. #T10##SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrovic seems a little lost for a moment, as Nozadzi dominates the positioning.
Petrovic tries to bench press Nozadzi off him but Nozadzi keeps the position. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrovic is not content to let Nozadzi control the position. #T11#
Petrovic is looking to reverse the position.
Petrovic seems a little lost for a moment, as Nozadzi dominates the positioning.
Nozadzi trying to control the action but Petrovic is working from the bottom.
Petrovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nozadzi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nozadzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12##SUB#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nozadzi pulls his head out easily.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Petrovic is defending well.
Nozadzi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but Petrovic defending well. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nozadzi in particular looking to stall.
Nozadzi is looking to stall here but Petrovic recovers full guard.
Nozadzi forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nozadzi pulls his head out easily.
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but Petrovic is working away.
Petrovic is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Nozadzi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (9) vs (19) Nozadzi
Petrovic is just holding on here. Nozadzi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrovic (9) vs (22) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is hanging on to Petrovic's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Petrovic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nozadzi has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi wins on points by 22 to 9.
A relieved looking Zurab Nozadzi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GFY 127 Bet they play Grn Day
Date: May 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 52 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnem�ki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hestler rushes Sousa and presses him up against the ropes.
Sousa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hestler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hestler is working for takedown but Sousa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sousa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hestler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Hestler has clasped his hands together around Sousa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sousa (0) vs (4) Hestler
Hestler takes a little break here. Sousa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sousa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa struggling a bit here.#T1#
Hestler controls the position.
Sousa tries to bench press Hestler off him but Hestler keeps the position.
Sousa is working hard here to advance position.
Hestler staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Sousa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Sousa tries to improve position but can't.
Sousa being controlled for a moment.
Sousa can't do much from the bottom here.
Hestler just content to control the position.
Sousa is not content to let Hestler control the position.
Sousa tries to bench press Hestler off him but Hestler keeps the position. #T3#
Sousa struggling a bit here.
Sousa sneaks back into half guard.
Sousa is not content to let Hestler control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sousa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.
Hestler content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions off his back.
Hestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hestler content to control rather than advance. #T5##SUB#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.
Hestler content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.
Hestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Sousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hestler pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Hestler controlling the action here.
Hestler tries to pass to full mount but Sousa defends it.
Hestler is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Hestler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hestler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Sousa wants to control but Hestler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hestler controlling the action here. #SUB#
Sousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hestler pulls his head out easily.
Hestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sousa keeps working. #SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sousa is not content to let Hestler control the position.
Sousa trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Sousa is refusing to be controlled, as Hestler sits in half guard.
Hestler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hestler trying to control the action but Sousa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hestler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Hestler wants to control but Sousa is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hestler pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Hestler moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (7) Hestler
Sousa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sousa is trying to control Hestler's posture but Hestler avoids it.
Sousa is not content to let Hestler control the position.
Sousa tries to bench press Hestler off him but Hestler keeps the position. #T11#
Hestler trying to control the action but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Hestler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sousa sneaks back into half guard.
Sousa trying to control but Hestler postures up.
Sousa is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Sousa is trying to maintain the position but Hestler is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sousa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hestler is working away from the top position though.
Hestler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sousa! Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (10) Hestler
Sousa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sousa (0) vs (13) Hestler
Good control from Hestler.#T13#
Sousa is in bad spot here.
Hestler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sousa.#T14#
Hestler keeps control of the position as Sousa tries to break free.
Hestler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Hestler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sousa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hestler wins on points by 13 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Red Hestler thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GFY 126 Jessi your a good dog
Date: May 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 57 losses; Domingo The Flamingo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Alex Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The Flamingo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
The Flamingo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sousa is trying to defend but The Flamingo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Flamingo (2) vs (0) Sousa
The Flamingo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sousa! Score +3 for passing guard: The Flamingo (5) vs (0) Sousa
The Flamingo wants to control the pace but Sousa is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sousa tries to lock up and control but The Flamingo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Sousa 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.
Sousa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
The Flamingo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Flamingo trying to control the pace.
The Flamingo wants to control but Sousa is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Flamingo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sousa has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for The Flamingo. Oh but Sousa has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! The Flamingo goes limp - he's gone! Sousa jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Sousa!
An out of breath Alex Sousa 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 419 Gerbandi vs Marston
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Dusan Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovic.
Petrovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gordon.
Gordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gordon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gordon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Petrovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gordon's guard. #SUB2#
Petrovic seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Gordon keeping hold of Petrovic's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Petrovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking for a kimura here.
Gordon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petrovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Petrovic sits in half guard.
Gordon has his hands clasped together around Petrovic's back. He's all about the action.#T2##SUB2#
Petrovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrovic prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Gordon trying to hold on to Petrovic's head to control him but Petrovic postures up.
#SUB2#
Petrovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Petrovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Petrovic eventually gives up the hold.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Petrovic is controlling well.
#T3#
Gordon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Petrovic is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Petrovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Petrovic eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Petrovic seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
We've been informed that Petrovic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petrovic is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Petrovic sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Gordon is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrovic.
#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gordon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gordon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gordon (4) vs (0) Petrovic
Petrovic struggling a bit here.
Gordon staying calm.
Petrovic is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Gordon controlling the position from side mount.
Petrovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Petrovic is looking to improve his position.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Gordon controlling the pace.
Petrovic wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Petrovic for as long as he can get away with.#T7##SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrovic has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Petrovic has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard. #T8##SUB2#
Petrovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Petrovic is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Petrovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9##SUB2#
Petrovic has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Petrovic working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Petrovic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gordon uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (7) vs (0) Petrovic
Gordon 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 Petrovic's shoulder. That is not cool. #T10#
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gordon'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.
Petrovic is trying to improve his position.
Gordon controlling the position.
Petrovic tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Petrovic wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Petrovic is looking to reverse the position.
Petrovic trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
Petrovic tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Petrovic is being controlled here.
Petrovic struggling a bit here.
Petrovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon just content to control the position. #T12#
Petrovic tries to improve position but can't.
Petrovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.
Petrovic wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gordon continues to stall.#T13#
Petrovic is looking to improve his position.
Petrovic wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
Gordon controlling the pace.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Petrovic defending well. #SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon is taking a breather. Petrovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Petrovic defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrovic is looking to improve his position.
Petrovic is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrovic avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
An out of breath Ryan Gordon 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:
GFY 125 Writings on the skeet
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 56 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
The Flamingo drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sousa (0) vs (2) The Flamingo
Sousa keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
Sousa controls The Flamingo momentarily but The Flamingo frees himself. #SUB#
The Flamingo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Sousa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Flamingo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sousa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Flamingo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Sousa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Flamingo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Flamingo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
The Flamingo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Flamingo pushing down on Sousa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sousa wants to get back to full guard but The Flamingo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (5) The Flamingo
Sousa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Flamingo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
The Flamingo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sousa tries to reverse the position but The Flamingo maintains control.
The Flamingo fails to advance to Sousa's back.
Sousa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Flamingo prevents Sousa from getting the reversal.
The Flamingo is looking to work his way around to Sousa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The Flamingo mounts Sousa! Really nice guard pass there!
The Flamingo trying to control but Sousa is having none of it. #T3#
Sousa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sousa wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping busy.
The Flamingo wants to pass to mount but Sousa is defending the position. #SUB2#
The Flamingo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sousa defends it well.
Sousa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but The Flamingo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (8) The Flamingo#T4#
Sousa prevents The Flamingo from taking his back.
Sousa tries to hold on but The Flamingo pushes him away.
Sousa is squirming around, avoiding The Flamingo's attempts to control the action.
The Flamingo content just to control the position here.
Sousa is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
The Flamingo controlling from the full mount.
The Flamingo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sousa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sousa (0) vs (11) The Flamingo
A bit of a pause in the action here. The Flamingo controlling the positon.#SUB2#
The Flamingo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sousa is defending well though. The Flamingo let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
The Flamingo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sousa is really stuck here.
#T6#
A lull in the action here.
Sousa trying to control the hands but The Flamingo breaks the grip. #SUB2#
The Flamingo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sousa trying to control the position but The Flamingo manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
The Flamingo goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Sousa escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (2) vs (11) The Flamingo#SUB#
Sousa is trying to work for a kimura but The Flamingo is defending well.
#SUB#
Sousa seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
The Flamingo is looking to control Sousa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Flamingo avoid being mounted?
The Flamingo is trying is best to control the position here.
The Flamingo trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Flamingo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Flamingo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sousa wants to pass the guard but The Flamingo is keeping the position.#T8#
The Flamingo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sousa is one step ahead there.
Sousa looking to sit in guard and control but The Flamingo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (2) vs (13) The Flamingo
The Flamingo wants to control from the top but Sousa keeps moving. #SUB#
Sousa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Flamingo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sousa keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Flamingo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (2) vs (16) The Flamingo
Sousa is not content to let The Flamingo control the position.
The Flamingo has control of an arm but Sousa manages to advance to The Flamingo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sousa (6) vs (16) The Flamingo
The Flamingo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sousa's guard. Nice work there by The Flamingo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (6) vs (18) The Flamingo
Sousa wants to improve his position but instead The Flamingo has moved into half guard.
The Flamingo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
More stalling from The Flamingo.
Sousa wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Flamingo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Flamingo prevents Sousa from improving his position.
The Flamingo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (6) vs (21) The Flamingo#T11#
The Flamingo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sousa is looking to escape.
Sousa can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
The Flamingo goes for an armbar but Sousa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sousa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (8) vs (21) The Flamingo#SUB2#
Sousa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Flamingo trying to control the position.
#T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Flamingo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (8) vs (23) The Flamingo
The Flamingo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Flamingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sousa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sousa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Flamingo controls the pace.#SUB#
Sousa is looking for a triangle but The Flamingo pushes his legs off easily.
Sousa controls The Flamingo momentarily but The Flamingo frees himself. #T13##SUB#
Sousa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. The Flamingo doesn't defend quickly enough and Sousa has managed to lock this one up! Can The Flamingo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sousa on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Sousa!
An out of breath Alex Sousa 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Benoit keeps the fight on the outside.
Adaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benoit but Benoit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benoit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl out of it but Adaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Adaev. Adaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Adaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Benoit counter with a right hand.
Benoit cracks Adaev with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1##KD#
Benoit feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Adaev sprawling to the canvas! Adaev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Benoit finish him?!
#ROC#Adaev is rocked!
Benoit catches Adaev with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Adaev forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christ Benoit!
A relieved looking Christ Benoit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GFY 124 El Senor Muneca
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 49 losses; Red Hestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Alex Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sousa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hestler! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hestler (0) vs (4) Sousa#SUB2#
Sousa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hestler, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sousa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hestler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hestler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sousa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Sousa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hestler manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hestler keeping hold of Sousa's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Hestler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sousa pulls his head out easily.
Hestler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sousa is working away from the top position though.
Hestler is staying active underneath Sousa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sousa is working for a submission of some sort.
Hestler is looking for a sweep. Sousa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Hestler wants to get back to full guard but Sousa has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (0) vs (7) Sousa
Hestler wants to hold on but Sousa pushes him away.#SUB2#
Sousa working for a submission but Hestler is keeping him at bay.
Hestler tries to hold on but Sousa postures up.
Hestler regains half guard.
Hestler gets full guard.#T3#
Hestler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Hestler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Sousa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sousa pushing down on Hestler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sousa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hestler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hestler wants to control but Sousa is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sousa 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.
#T4#
Hestler is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sousa jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hestler (0) vs (10) Sousa
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hestler regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sousa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hestler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sousa.
Hestler tries to get to full guard but Sousa has control of the leg. #T5#
Hestler trying to control from the bottom.
Hestler won't allow Sousa to pass to mount.
Hestler is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hestler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sousa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hestler looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Hestler trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Sousa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sousa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hestler has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sousa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hestler is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Sousa!
Our winner, Alex Sousa, 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:
GFY 123 Punch it, Margaret
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 41 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Alex Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Abner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sousa prevents the takedown attempt.
Abner is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Abner successfully pulls guard.
Sousa controlling from the top position.
Sousa tries to free his leg and advance position but Abner is retaining full guard.
Sousa postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa looking to pass the guard.
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sousa trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom. #T1#
Abner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sousa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (0) Sousa#SUB#
Abner drops back looking for a leg! Sousa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sousa manages to kick Abner off! Abner jumps back into Sousa's guard. #SUB2#
Sousa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abner wants to control from the top but Sousa keeps moving.
Abner 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.#SUB2#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abner passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Sousa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abner pulls his head out easily.
Sousa is in trouble now - Abner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (5) vs (0) Sousa
Abner works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Abner (8) vs (0) Sousa
Sousa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Abner has the hooks in. Sousa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sousa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Abner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sousa tries to roll but Abner sticks to his back.
#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abner controlling the positon.
Sousa wants to control his opponent's hands but Abner gets his hands free. #SUB#
Sousa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sousa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Abner is trying to control. Sousa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (11) vs (0) Sousa
Sousa is looking for a sweep.
Sousa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Sousa struggling a bit here.
Sousa being controlled for a moment.
Sousa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sousa is trying to control but can't.
Abner wants to free his trapped foot but Sousa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abner not doing much here.
#T5#
Abner'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.
Abner continues to stall.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Sousa is defending well.
Sousa tries to roll over but Abner keeps him under control.#T6##SUB#
Abner is trying to work for a kimura but Sousa is defending well.
Still in half guard, Abner seems content to control.#SUB#
Abner seems to be working for a kimura but Sousa defends the submission attempt.
Sousa trying to hold on to Abner's head to control him but Abner postures up.
#SUB2#
Sousa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Abner escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Abner! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (14) vs (0) Sousa
A lull in the action here as Abner stalls from top position.#T7#
Sousa tries to improve position but can't.
Sousa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (14) vs (2) Sousa#SUB2#
Sousa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abner wants to control but Sousa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sousa is working for a kimura but Abner is defending it quite comfortably.
Abner manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Abner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sousa is one step ahead there.
Sousa passes Abner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sousa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Abner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Sousa wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. #SUB#
Abner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sousa is one step ahead there.
Sousa postures up.
Sousa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Sousa stopping the sweep attempt from Abner.
Sousa wants to pass the guard but Abner is keeping the position.
Abner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Abner is trying to control the position but Sousa postures up.
Sousa trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Sousa pushing down on Abner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Abner gets back to full guard.
Abner trying to control the position.
Sousa forces his way into half guard.
Abner trying to control from the bottom.
Abner is doing well to control the position and prevent Sousa from advancing to side control.
Abner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Abner looking to control.
Sousa pushes down on Abner's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Sousa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sousa.
Sousa wants to pass to mount but Abner is defending the position. #SUB2#
Sousa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abner is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Abner manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sousa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (16) vs (2) Sousa#SUB2#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abner passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (19) vs (2) Sousa
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Sousa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Abner takes a little break here. Sousa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Sousa 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!
Sousa is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Uncle Abner waved his t-shirt featuring Glomco Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Sunrise 22
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
A jab from Cuervo finds it's way through Adaev's defenses.
Cuervo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adaev throws a big counter combination but Cuervo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Adaev moves out of range as Cuervo strikes.
A quick step to the side and Adaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuervo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Adaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cuervo, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Adaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adaev scores with a jab.
Cuervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adaev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adaev tried to score with a low kick but Cuervo checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cuervo lands a jab.
Cuervo throws a looping overhand right but Adaev ducks down to avoid it.
Cuervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adaev manages to avoid it.
Julio Cuervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cuervo!
#T1#
Cuervo lands with a right hand.
Adaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adaev connects with a body shot.
Adaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuervo.
As Cuervo tries to get set, Adaev tries to push him back and clinch up but Cuervo manages to avoid the attempt.
Cuervo scores with a hook.
Cuervo jabs Adaev right on the nose. Adaev blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Adaev is rocked!
Adaev moves away from the strike by Cuervo.
Adaev slips a straight right by Cuervo.
Good leg kick by Cuervo.
Cuervo cracks Adaev with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuervo cracks Adaev with an open hand slap.
Oh Adaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adaev misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Adaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cuervo circles away quickly and effectively.
Adaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Cuervo loads up on a big right hand but Adaev slips the punch.
Adaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cuervo misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Adaev misses the target.
Cuervo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cuervo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adaev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cuervo throws an overhand right that lands on Adaev's shoulder, as Adaev tries to avoid the shot.
Adaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cuervo tests Adaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cuervo misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Adaev counters by clinching up.
Cuervo misses with some punches.
Cuervo tries to throw a body punch but Adaev avoids it by throwing Cuervo back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Cuervo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cuervo dominated that round.
That's time! Adaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cuervo blocks a head kick by Adaev.
Adaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cuervo wants to land a leg kick but Adaev is out of range.
Adaev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Cuervo finds it's way through Adaev's defenses.
Cuervo misses with a wild body shot.
Cuervo moves away from the strike by Adaev.
Adaev misses with a two punch combination.
Adaev moves away from the strike by Cuervo.
Cuervo looks to land a left hand but Adaev moved out of range nicely.
Cuervo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cuervo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cuervo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuervo throws a good cross that connects.
Adaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Cuervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adaev.
Cuervo misses with a body punch
and Adaev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cuervo misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cuervo.
Cuervo connects with a body shot that sends Adaev's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuervo. Adaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Adaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuervo throws a jab but it's blocked by Adaev.
Julio Cuervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Cuervo.
Cuervo throws a hook but Adaev blocks it.
Adaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuervo.
Good exchange - Cuervo coming out on top.
Adaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Adaev.
Ramazan Adaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuervo throws a low kick but Adaev avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adaev checks a leg kick.
Adaev is looking to counter the offense by Cuervo and move into the clinch.
Adaev misses with a wild body shot.
Cuervo tries to work over Adaev's front leg with a kick but Adaev checks it.
A nice leg kick from Cuervo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuervo.
Nice body punch from Adaev.
Cuervo misses with a looping right.
Cuervo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Cuervo there.
Cuervo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cuervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cuervo throws a good cross that connects.
Julio Cuervo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adaev ducks under a wild hook from Cuervo.
Adaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cuervo connects with the punch.
A combination from Cuervo does no damage.
Adaev thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cuervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuervo.
Cuervo keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuervo misses the shot to the body.
Adaev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cuervo manages to circle out of the way.
Cuervo throws a hook to the side of Adaev's head but Adaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Adaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuervo scores with a hook.
Adaev throws a head kick that misses.
Adaev tries to clinch up.
Cuervo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Cuervo swings for the body but Adaev moves out of range.
Adaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cuervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adaev.
Adaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cuervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuervo connects with a single shot there.
Adaev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cuervo misses with a body shot.
A big left from Cuervo misses.
Adaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuervo.
Cuervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Adaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuervo throws a big shot that misses.
Adaev is looking for a counter combo.
Cuervo throws a low kick, looking for Adaev's leg but Adaev calmly moves out of range.
Julio Cuervo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adaev moves away from the strike by Cuervo.
Cuervo dips to his left and cracks Adaev with an uppercut!
Cuervo tries a low kick but Adaev avoids it.
Cuervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cuervo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cuervo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adaev momentarily.
Cuervo scores with a decent looking hook.
Cuervo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramazan Adaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adaev walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cuervo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cuervo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cuervo! |
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Event:
SSG 413 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Dusan Petrovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrovic has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Askren has Petrovic up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Askren is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Petrovic can't fight it off and eventually Askren manages to take the fight to the floor. Petrovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrovic (0) vs (2) Askren
Askren postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovic is retaining full guard.
Petrovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovic is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Petrovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren pushes down on Petrovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Askren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (0) vs (5) Askren
Petrovic stops Askren from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Askren keeps trying to improve his position.
Petrovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askren wants to take his opponent's back but Petrovic doesn't allow it.
Petrovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Askren wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petrovic wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Petrovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askren takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrovic (0) vs (8) Askren
Petrovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Askren has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Askren working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Askren is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Petrovic's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petrovic trying to control the position but Askren manages to sink in the hooks.
Petrovic breaks Askren's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (2) vs (8) Askren
Petrovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Petrovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Askren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Askren has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (2) vs (10) Askren
Askren wants to control from the top but Petrovic keeps moving. #SUB#
Petrovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Askren defends well.#SUB#
Petrovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Petrovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Askren passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (13) Askren#SUB2#
Askren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrovic gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Askren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Askren.
Petrovic is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Askren is working for a kimura but Petrovic is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovic is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrovic is controlling Askren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Askren is thwarting Petrovic's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Askren works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (16) Askren#SUB2#
Askren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrovic, who protects the arm well.
Petrovic is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Askren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Askren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Petrovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Askren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Askren working away.#SUB2#
Askren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrovic sneaks back into half guard.
Petrovic is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard. #SUB#
Petrovic looking for subs from the bottom but Askren mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (19) Askren
Askren fails to advance to Petrovic's back.
Petrovic tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
Askren takes Petrovic's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Petrovic is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Petrovic (2) vs (22) Askren
Askren controlling well, preventing Petrovic from escaping the position.
#T7##SUB2#
Askren is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Petrovic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Petrovic for a finish.
Askren avoiding Petrovic 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Askren tightening his grip on Petrovic, looking for the choke.
Askren controlling well, preventing Petrovic from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Askren has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Petrovic trying to control the hands but Askren won't let him. #SUB2#
Askren patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Askren is hanging on to Petrovic's back as he tries to escape.
#T8##SUB2#
Petrovic 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 Askren gets his way!
#SUB2#
Askren patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Askren is hanging on to Petrovic's back as he tries to escape.
Askren is trying to stick to Petrovic's back but Petrovic is turning into Askren. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Askren's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petrovic. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (4) vs (22) Askren#SUB#
Petrovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Askren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Askren has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (4) vs (24) Askren
Petrovic trying to control the position.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrovic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Petrovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Askren is aware though and is defending well.#T9##SUB#
Petrovic has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Petrovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Askren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovic is retaining full guard.
Petrovic trying to control the position.
Petrovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Petrovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren passes Petrovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petrovic is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrovic avoid being mounted?
Askren is keen to just control but Petrovic is a slippery customer.#T10##SUB2#
Askren is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrovic trying to control here.
#SUB#
Petrovic is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Askren is tapping! Great win for Petrovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dusan Petrovic!
A very excited looking Dusan Petrovic 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:
GFY 121 Belts are for suckers
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Johnny Domino!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sousa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sousa (2) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Sousa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Sousa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Domino sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sousa seems to be working for a kimura but Domino defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sousa trying to work for an americana but Domino has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Domino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sousa passes Domino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Domino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sousa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Domino is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Sousa 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.
Sousa wants to free his trapped foot but Domino is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB#
Sousa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Domino won't allow Sousa to pass to mount. #SUB#
Sousa is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Domino as he works his way to full guard.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Domino keeps moving.
Sousa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Domino is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Sousa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (5) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Sousa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Domino, who protects the arm well.
Domino tries to control but Sousa manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sousa (8) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Domino preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sousa. #SUB#
Sousa looking to break Domino's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Domino remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sousa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Sousa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4##SUB#
Domino showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Sousa 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, Domino has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Sousa working for a choke but Domino is defending well. #SUB#
Domino fending off the submission attempt from Sousa. #T5##SUB#
Sousa is looking for the choke from the back position but Domino is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Sousa tightening his grip on Domino, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Sousa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Domino is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sousa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Domino preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sousa. #T6##SUB#
Sousa is persistently looking for the submission but Domino is defending it well.
I really don't envy Domino right now.
#SUB#
Sousa has got his arm under Domino's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Domino has spun round into Sousa's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (8) vs (2) Domino
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Domino from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sousa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7#
Sousa looking to control.
Domino trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sousa has his feet on Domino's thighs here. He's pushed Domino off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Domino screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Sousa!
After winning the bout, Alex Sousa 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 408 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Dusan Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrovic wants to clinch.
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snake but Snake pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Snake shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrovic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Petrovic
Petrovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrovic looking for a guillotine here but Snake defends easily.
Snake passes Petrovic's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Petrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Snake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Petrovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Petrovic trying to hold on to Snake's head to control him but Snake postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Snake is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Snake is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Petrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrovic is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Snake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snake.
Petrovic is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Snake wants to control but Petrovic is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Snake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrovic defends it well.
Petrovic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T5##SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Petrovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovic is retaining full guard.
Snake postures up.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Petrovic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Snake has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrovic gets back to full guard.
Petrovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Snake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Snake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Snake wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7##SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petrovic keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Petrovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Petrovic trying to control the position.
Petrovic wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Petrovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
Snake trying to control but Petrovic is working from the bottom. #T9#
Snake pushing down on Petrovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Snake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snake prevents Petrovic from improving his position.#SUB2#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrovic is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Snake is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovic wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Petrovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snake is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Snake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrovic sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovic is controlling Snake's trapped leg to prevent Snake from advancing to side control.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Petrovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Petrovic is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Snake is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Snake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snake. #T13##SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg. #SUB#
Snake is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14##SUB2#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Petrovic has an active guard here but Snake has managed to pass into half guard.
Petrovic is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
GFY 119 Grand Canyon is mid
Date: Mar 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Johnny Domino!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sousa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sousa (4) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Sousa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Domino is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Sousa!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Sousa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFY 117 Blood from a stone
Date: Mar 17, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 50 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sousa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Everett to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sousa (0) vs (2) Everett
Everett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Sousa working for submissions but it's allowed Everett to get to half guard.
Everett slows the pace down in half guard.
Everett works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (5) Everett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa gets back to half guard.
Everett controlling the action here. #T1#
Sousa trying to control from the bottom.
Everett trying to control the action but Sousa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Everett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Everett passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (8) Everett
Sousa is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Everett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Everett trying to control but Sousa is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sousa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Everett looking to control but Sousa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Everett content just to control the position here.
Sousa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Everett controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB2#
Sousa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Everett.
Sousa is squirming around, avoiding Everett's attempts to control the action.
Sousa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sousa is working hard here to advance position.
We've been informed that Everett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Everett controlling the pace for now.
Everett wants to control the pace but Sousa is squirming around nicely.
Sousa regains half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Everett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sousa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Everett. #SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions off his back.
Sousa is staying active underneath Everett, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Everett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sousa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Everett slows the pace down in half guard.
Everett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Everett wants to pass to mount but Sousa is defending the position.
Well, if Everett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Everett is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sousa still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sousa has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sousa (4) vs (8) Everett#T6##SUB#
Sousa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Everett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Everett struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Sousa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7##SUB#
Sousa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Everett gets back to half guard.
Everett is looking to improve his position.
Everett keeps trying to improve his position.#T8##SUB#
Sousa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Everett wants to improve his position but Sousa is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sousa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sousa tries to pass to full mount but Everett defends it.
Everett regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Everett wants to improve his position but instead Sousa has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Sousa seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sousa is trying to work for a kimura but Everett is defending well.
#SUB#
Sousa is trying to work for a kimura but Everett is defending well.
Everett is looking for a sweep. Sousa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Sousa is looking to advance position but Everett won't allow it.
Everett controlling the position for now.
Everett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sousa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Everett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Everett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Everett working a defensive guard but Sousa passes into half guard.
#T11##SUB#
Sousa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Everett is just riding it out for now. Sousa eventually gives up the hold.
Everett trying to control but Sousa postures up.
Sousa trying to control from Everett's half guard. Everett has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Everett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Everett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Everett trying to keep a closed guard but Sousa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sousa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Everett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Everett has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (4) vs (10) Everett
Everett passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (4) vs (13) Everett
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Sousa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Sousa trying to remain calm as Everett controls from the top position.
Sousa tries to improve position but can't.
Sousa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Everett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Everett moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sousa. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (4) vs (16) Everett
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Everett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.#T14##SUB2#
Everett tries for a kimura but Sousa is defending well.
Sousa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sousa (4) vs (18) Everett
Sousa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sousa tries to lock up and control but Everett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sousa tries to reverse the position but Everett maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everett wins on points by 18 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Filmore Everett thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SSG 404 Majere vs Hall
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 27 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dusan Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petrovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Petrovic tries to keep at a distance but Gerbandi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gerbandi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Petrovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gerbandi smiles and moves away.
Dani Gerbandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Petrovic.
Gerbandi shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrovic tries to sprawl out of it but Gerbandi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gerbandi clinches.
Petrovic wants a takedown.
Petrovic looking for a takedown. #T1#
Petrovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gerbandi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Petrovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gerbandi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Petrovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gerbandi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Gerbandi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Petrovic
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerbandi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petrovic! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Petrovic
Petrovic working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi wants to take Petrovic's back here but Petrovic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Petrovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Petrovic 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: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Petrovic#SUB2#
Petrovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gerbandi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gerbandi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Petrovic
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrovic's guard.
Petrovic tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg.
Petrovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gerbandi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Petrovic has a hand on Gerbandi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gerbandi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (10) vs (2) Petrovic
Petrovic tries to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrovic is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Gerbandi trying to control but Petrovic is having none of it.
Petrovic tries to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrovic regains half guard.#T4#
Gerbandi is keen to just control but Petrovic is a slippery customer.
Gerbandi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petrovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petrovic is trying to control but Gerbandi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (2) Petrovic
Gerbandi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gerbandi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (16) vs (2) Petrovic#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Petrovic is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Gerbandi has locked on a rear naked choke here! Petrovic is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi 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:
Sunrise 17
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Beasley misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Adaev clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Adaev clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch.
Beasley swings for the body but Adaev moves out of range.
As Beasley looks to move away, Adaev throws a big counter combo but Beasley just gets out of the way.
Beasley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beasley.
Beasley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braeden Beasley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beasley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beasley fails to land with a series of punches.
It appears Adaev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Beasley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Adaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adaev.
Beasley throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Adaev moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beasley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beasley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beasley.
Beasley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Adaev counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Beasley breaks from the clinch.
Beasley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beasley fails to land with a series of punches.
Beasley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beasley throws a series of punches but Adaev avoids them all with ease.
Beasley swings for the body but Adaev moves out of range.
Adaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Beasley misses with a double jab
and Adaev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beasley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adaev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beasley misses with a looping right.
Adaev blocks a jab.
Beasley just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAdaev.
Adaev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Adaev moves into the clinch.
Adaev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adaev scores with a shot to the side of Beasley's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Beasley.
Adaev tries to counter by clinching up but Beasley breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braeden Beasley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Beasley throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Adaev counters by clinching up.
Adaev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adaev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Beasley breaks from the clinch.
Beasley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adaev.
Adaev tries to counter by clinching up but Beasley breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Adaev rushes Beasley and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Beasley breaks from the clinch.
Beasley misses with a combination
#CL#
and Adaev moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beasley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beasley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Beasley lands a head shot.
Beasley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adaev tries to work over Beasley's front leg with a kick but Beasley checks it.
Adaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beasley.
A nice combination there by Beasley.
Beasley throws out a loose jab but Adaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beasley just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAdaev.
Adaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beasley tries to bum rush Adaev with a series of wild strikes but Adaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Adaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braeden Beasley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beasley tries to clinch there but Adaev circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Adaev misses its target.
Beasley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adaev counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Beasley does no damage. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beasley throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Adaev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Beasley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beasley misses with the combination.
Beasley throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Adaev counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Adaev breaks the clinch.
Beasley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beasley swinging wildly here.
Beasley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adaev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beasley is breathing heavily.
Beasley throws a combination that misses
and Adaev counters with a left to the body.
Beasley's coach down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Beasley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Adaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beasley doesn't seem bothered though.
Beasley fails to land with a series of punches.
As Beasley backs away, Adaev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Adaev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Adaev.
Beasley throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Adaev counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Adaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beasley throws a combination that misses
enabling Adaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Beasley throws a combination that misses
and Adaev counters with a series of strikes. Beasley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adaev avoids the body shot from Beasley.
Beasley avoids the body shot from Adaev.
Nice defenses there by Adaev.
Adaev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adaev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Adaev has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Beasley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Beasley falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Adaev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beasley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beasley ducks under a wild hook from Adaev.
Beasley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beasley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adaev is looking to counter with a body kick.
Adaev throws a head kick but Beasley moves out of range.
Beasley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Beasley throws a combination that misses
and Adaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Beasley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beasley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adaev is looking to counter with head kicks.
No joy there for Beasley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Beasley fails to land with a series of punches.
Adaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beasley misses with a body shot.
Adaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beasley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beasley throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Adaev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramazan Adaev has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Adaev breaks the clinch.
Adaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beasley loads up on a big right hand but Adaev slips the punch.
Adaev throws a counter high kick but Beasley was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adaev dodges the punch combination from Beasley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Adaev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adaev 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramazan Adaev!
After winning the bout, Ramazan Adaev 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:
GFY 116 Heart made of neon
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 129 wins and 61 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dalton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dalton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sousa defends it nicely.
Sousa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Sousa tries to sprawl but Dalton drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sousa (0) vs (2) Dalton#SUB#
Sousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa is looking to control Dalton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sousa avoid being mounted?
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.
Sousa is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Sousa wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Sousa is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dalton is thwarting Sousa's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Dalton is pressing down on Sousa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sousa is holding on for now.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dalton is thwarting Sousa's attempts to control the position.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Sousa manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dalton 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. #T4#
Sousa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Sousa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dalton is sitting in close to Sousa's body. Sousa has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dalton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dalton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sousa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Sousa! |
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Event:
GFY 115 i love your skin!
Date: Mar 07, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 39 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Abner clinches with his opponent.
Abner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sousa is defending well.#TD2#
Abner pulls guard successfully.
Sousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner 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.
Sousa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abner is keeping the position for now.
Sousa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sousa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sousa has Abner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (0) vs (2) Abner
Abner looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abner passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (5) Abner#SUB2#
Abner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sousa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Abner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sousa sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abner trying to pass the guard but Sousa defending well. #T2##SUB#
Sousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abner pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abner wants to pass to mount but Sousa is defending the position.
Sousa trying to control but Abner postures up.
#SUB#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.
Abner is thwarting Sousa's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abner wants to free his trapped foot but Sousa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sousa trying to get back to full guard but Abner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (8) Abner
Abner looking to control but Sousa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sousa can't escape the position.
Abner controlling the position easily from mount.
Sousa tries to hold on but Abner pushes him away. #T4#
Sousa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Abner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sousa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sousa wants to hold on but Abner pushes him away.#SUB2#
Abner has hold of Sousa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sousa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sousa is looking to improve his position but Abner isn't that keen on the idea.
Sousa prevents Abner from taking his back.
Abner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
Abner is looking to work his way around to Sousa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sousa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abner trying to control but Sousa is having none of it.
Abner avoids the attempt from Sousa to control.
Sousa gets back to half guard.
Sousa is trying to get back to full guard.
Sousa manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Sousa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6##SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sousa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sousa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abner controlling from the top position. #T7##SUB#
Abner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Sousa is looking for a triangle here but Abner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (11) Abner#SUB2#
Abner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sousa struggling a bit here.
Sousa seems a little lost for a moment, as Abner dominates the positioning.#T8#
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Sousa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sousa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Abner 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.
Abner controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Abner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sousa is just riding it out for now. Abner eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Abner controlling the action here.
Sousa is staying active underneath Abner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sousa is defending against the submission attempts here by Abner.
Abner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10##SUB#
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sousa wants to improve his position but Abner is controlling well.
Abner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sousa wants to control but Abner passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (14) Abner
Sousa being controlled for a moment. #T11#
Sousa is not content to let Abner control the position.
Sousa can't do much from the bottom here.
Sousa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sousa (0) vs (16) Abner#SUB2#
Sousa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Abner.
Abner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sousa is looking to escape. #T12#
Abner controlling his opponent.
Sousa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sousa 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.
Abner controlling the pace.
Abner is continuing to stall.
Sousa wants to control but Abner is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13##SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abner is trying to control the action in half guard but Sousa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abner wants to pass to mount but Sousa is defending the position. #SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions off his back.
Abner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sousa won't allow Abner to pass to mount.
Abner prevents Sousa from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sousa is trying to control but Abner manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (0) vs (19) Abner
Abner content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner wins on points by 19 to 0.
Uncle Abner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Glomco Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SSG 400 Chai vs Itinya
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bohumil Bazant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dusan Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bazant or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrovic, which made it look bad.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petrovic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bazant fails with a takedown attempt.
Bazant fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bohumil Bazant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bazant (0) vs (2) Petrovic#SUB2#
Bazant is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrovic.
#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrovic seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Petrovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (0) vs (5) Petrovic
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Petrovic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bazant manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bazant is trying to control Petrovic's posture but Petrovic avoids it.
Bazant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Petrovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Bazant is defending well. #SUB2#
Petrovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bazant is trying to control Petrovic's posture but Petrovic avoids it.
Bazant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Petrovic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bazant defend it? Petrovic steps over the head and cranks it - Bazant is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Petrovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dusan Petrovic!
A victorious Dusan Petrovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GFY 114 Whores don't hike.
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 47 losses; Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wiener gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wiener has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sousa after a bit of a struggle.
Wiener tries for a takedown but Sousa manages to get underhooks.
Wiener jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sousa walks away with a smile on his face. Wiener gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alex Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Wiener.#TD#
Sousa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sousa (2) vs (0) Wiener#SUB#
Sousa is working for a submission of some sort.
Sousa prevents Wiener from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sousa seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Wiener makes his way to full guard, as Sousa worked for a kimura.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Wiener keeps moving.
Sousa tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiener is retaining full guard.
Sousa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (5) vs (0) Wiener#SUB#
Sousa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sousa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiener keeps working.
Wiener is trying to get back to half guard.
Wiener manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sousa stalling. #SUB#
Sousa seems to be working for a kimura but Wiener defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB2#
Wiener is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sousa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sousa wants to work for an arm triangle but Wiener is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wiener trying to control but Sousa postures up.
Wiener might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sousa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sousa wants to pass the guard but Wiener is defending well. #T4#
Wiener wants to control but Sousa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sousa is looking to take a break and control but Wiener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sousa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (8) vs (0) Wiener#SUB#
Sousa goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Wiener turns into him and now he's in Sousa's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (8) vs (2) Wiener#SUB#
Sousa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wiener doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wiener manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wiener must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5##SUB#
Sousa looking for a guillotine here but Wiener defends easily.
Wiener wants to control from the top but Sousa keeps moving.
Wiener sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sousa's guard.
Sousa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sousa.#SUB2#
Wiener 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.
Wiener trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB#
Sousa has his foot on Wiener's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wiener works his way back into a safe position though.
Sousa is trying to keep Wiener in close.
#SUB#
Sousa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wiener is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sousa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wiener pushes down on Sousa's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.
Sousa is pressing down on Wiener's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Wiener from controlling successfully.
Wiener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sousa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7##SUB#
Sousa has his feet on Wiener's thighs here. He's pushed Wiener off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wiener screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Sousa! |
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