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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Grappling Hype -18-
Date: May 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Koks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dredd is trying to defend but Koks 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: Koks (2) vs (0) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dredd wants to improve his position but Koks is controlling well.
#SUB#
Koks is working for a kimura but Dredd is defending it quite comfortably.
Koks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for a kimura from the bottom but Koks passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Dredd
Koks slows the pace down.
Koks moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (0) Dredd#T1#
Koks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dredd to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Koks (10) vs (0) Dredd
You can see the frustration on Dredd's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Koks slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Koks trying to control momentarily.
Dredd wants to escape the position.
Koks trying to control momentarily.
Dredd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Koks controls the action.
Dredd tries to escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Dredd has hold of Koks's leg, trying to break free but it's let Koks lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Dredd is turning an unusual color here� he's out! Koks throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
An out of breath Olaf Koks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jack Dredd had this to say: 'I smell your momma'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -17-
Date: May 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Kevin Hart!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grumblegut.#TD#
Grumblegut throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hart was covering up waiting for the punch and Grumblegut finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (0) Hart#SUB2#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Grumblegut pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grumblegut drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grumblegut jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grumblegut 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.
Grumblegut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart can't keep his opponent in guard - Grumblegut advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grumblegut. #SUB#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura but Hart is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grumblegut is looking to advance position but Hart won't allow it.
Hart is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#T2##SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Grumblegut wants to work for an arm triangle but Hart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grumblegut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Grumblegut wants to work for an arm triangle but Hart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily.
Grumblegut uses his free foot to push down on Hart's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hart. Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (5) vs (0) Hart#SUB#
Grumblegut has control of Hart's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hart regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hart is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Grumblegut wants to finish this one by submission but Hart is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Grumblegut. #SUB#
Grumblegut looking for a guillotine from mount but Hart is having none of it. #SUB#
Grumblegut working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Hart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hart is just riding it out for now. Grumblegut eventually gives up the hold.
Hart tries to roll over but Grumblegut keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grumblegut wants to work for an arm triangle but Hart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#T5##SUB#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hart has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grumblegut is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura but Hart is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.
Hart tries to roll over but Grumblegut keeps him under control.#T6##SUB#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grumblegut is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hart is just riding it out for now. Grumblegut eventually gives up the hold.
Grumblegut prevents Hart from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Grumblegut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hart sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Hart tries to roll over but Grumblegut keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Hart tries to roll over but Grumblegut keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grumblegut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grumblegut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grumblegut pushing down on Hart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#T9##SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grumblegut. #SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grumblegut. #SUB#
Grumblegut seems to be working for a kimura but Hart defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB#
Grumblegut is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
Hart wants to improve his position but Grumblegut is controlling well.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hart is just riding it out for now. Grumblegut eventually gives up the hold.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Grumblegut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Grumblegut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a kimura here. Hart looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grumblegut wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gromli Grumblegut!
Gromli Grumblegut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Kevin Hart had this to say: 'Where am I?'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -57-
Date: May 07, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sadulayev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Sadulayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sadulayev misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider! But no joy.
Sadulayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadulayev swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Cider counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sadulayev! Cider lets Sadulayev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Sadulayev is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadulayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cider counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Sadulayev out cold! What a finish! Cider is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dixon Cider!
Dixon Cider seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -15-
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dredd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dredd looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dredd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Jackson pulls Dredd into guard.
Dredd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Dredd pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dredd drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dredd as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jackson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dredd! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jack Dredd!
Our winner, Jack Dredd, 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:
Grappling Hype -16-
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hart (4) vs (0) Short#SUB#
Hart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Short manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Short sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hart seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hart 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short is pressing down on Hart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Hart won't allow Short to sweep him here.
Short trying to keep a closed guard but Hart is proving a slippery customer.
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Short is keeping the position for now.
Hart passes Short's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Short defends the submission attempt.
Hart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hart is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (7) vs (0) Short#SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar but Short turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Short. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (7) vs (2) Short#T2##SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hart isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Short stacks Hart on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Short! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (7) vs (5) Short
Hart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Hart is refusing to be controlled, as Short sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Short takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Short wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hart keeps working.
Hart tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Hart has a hand on Short's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Short takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (7) vs (8) Short
Hart can't escape the position.
Hart tries to improve his position but instead Short has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hart (7) vs (11) Short
Short controlling well, preventing Hart from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Short is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hart defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Short has the hooks in. Hart is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hart breaks Short's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (9) vs (11) Short#T4##SUB#
Hart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Short manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hart has Short in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (9) vs (13) Short
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Short wants to pass the guard but Hart is keeping the position.
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet.
Short content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Hart looking for a guillotine here but Short defends easily.
#SUB#
Hart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5##SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Short pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle here but Short uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (9) vs (16) Short
Short trying to control the position but Hart is working away.
Hart is trying to improve his position.
Hart is working hard here to advance position.#T6##SUB2#
Short tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hart tries to improve position but can't.
Short trying to control the position but Hart is working away. #SUB2#
Short is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hart tries to buck Short off but Short is having none of it.
Hart tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Short presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hart (9) vs (18) Short
Short prevents Hart from getting the reversal.
Hart is squirming around, avoiding Short's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Hart can't escape the position.
Short looking to control but Hart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Short manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hart to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hart (9) vs (21) Short
Short is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Hart right now.
Short doesn't have the hooks in and Hart manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (11) vs (21) Short#SUB2#
Hart lying in Short's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Short decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hart taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Short!
The defeated Kevin Hart had this to say: 'Where am I?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -14-
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dredd closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Guy quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (2) vs (0) Guy#SUB2#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guy regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Dredd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (2) vs (2) Guy
Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dredd is keeping the position for now.
Guy is still trying to improve position.
Dredd can't keep his opponent in guard - Guy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy is pressing down on Dredd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dredd is holding on for now.
Dredd gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Guy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (5) Guy#T1#
Guy wants to control but Dredd is keeping him busy.
Dredd tries to buck Guy off but Guy is having none of it.#SUB2#
Guy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dredd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Guy's best efforts.
Dredd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dredd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dredd keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Guy is sitting in close to Dredd's body. Dredd has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Guy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Guy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dredd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Dredd!
Jack Dredd thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -14-
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grubbins fails with the takedown.#TD#
Hart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grubbins on his heels. He'll look to pass Grubbins's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Grubbins#SUB#
Hart drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grubbins dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Grubbins
Grubbins trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grubbins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grubbins has passed into half guard!
Hart tries to roll over but Grubbins keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart moves into full guard.
Grubbins looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Grubbins 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. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle here but Grubbins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (5) Grubbins#SUB2#
Grubbins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hart is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Grubbins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hart tries to bench press Grubbins off him but Grubbins keeps the position. #SUB2#
Grubbins is trying to get an arm triangle but Hart is defending well. #SUB2#
Grubbins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Hart is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Grubbins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Grubbins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hart regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hart has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Grubbins doesn't defend quickly enough and Hart has managed to lock this one up! Can Grubbins escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hart on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Hart!
Kevin Hart decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -11-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hart. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hart (4) vs (0) Mann
Mann wants to control but Hart postures up.#SUB#
Hart tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well. #SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mann rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hart's guard! Nice work there by Mann! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (4) vs (2) Mann#SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Mann defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hart 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.#SUB#
Hart looking for subs off his back but Mann has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Mann is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mann trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hart gets full guard.#SUB#
Hart throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mann uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (4) vs (5) Mann
Hart tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hart (4) vs (7) Mann
Hart is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Hart defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mann.
Mann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mann prevents Hart from getting the reversal.
Hart is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Hart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mann content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart is looking to improve his position.
Hart wants to get back to full guard but Mann has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (4) vs (10) Mann
Hart tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position. #SUB2#
Hart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mann's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Mann! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hart has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lyric Mann!
Kevin Hart was interviewed post fight and said 'Where am I?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -12-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dredd shoots and misses #CL2#
and Crewe moves into the clinch.
Dredd tries for a takedown but Crewe manages to get underhooks.
Crewe is pressed up against the cage. Dredd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crewe down to the mat. Crewe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Crewe moves into range and clinches up with Dredd.#TD2#
Crewe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (0) vs (2) Crewe#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Crewe is looking to advance position but Dredd won't allow it.
Crewe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd wants to improve his position but Crewe is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Crewe 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.
#T1#
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crewe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dredd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crewe is keen to just control but Dredd is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crewe 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.
#T2#
Dredd is looking for a sweep. Crewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crewe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dredd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crewe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (0) vs (5) Crewe
Dredd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura but Dredd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crewe to get the leverage.
Dredd is not content to let Crewe control the position.
Dredd manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Dredd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crewe defends it easily.#SUB#
Dredd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crewe defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Crewe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crewe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crewe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dredd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (2) vs (5) Crewe#SUB2#
Crewe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dredd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dredd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crewe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crewe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crewe! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (2) vs (9) Crewe
Dredd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crewe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dredd manages to get back to half guard.
Crewe is taking a breather. Dredd 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.#T4##SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura here.
Dredd is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Crewe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dredd sees it coming and defends easily.
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Crewe has control of the leg.
Crewe controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Crewe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dredd has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Crewe trying to control the action but Dredd is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crewe is working for a kimura but Dredd is defending it quite comfortably.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd is pressing down on Crewe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dredd has an active guard here but Crewe has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Crewe not doing much here.
It looks like Crewe 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.
Crewe tries to pass to full mount but Dredd defends it. #SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Crewe wants to work for an arm triangle but Dredd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dredd trying to get back to full guard but Crewe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (12) Crewe
Crewe wants to control the pace but Dredd is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crewe fails to advance to Dredd's back. #SUB2#
Crewe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dredd is surviving well by controlling Crewe's body position as best he can.
Dredd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8##SUB#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Crewe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Dredd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Crewe escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Crewe! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (15) Crewe
Crewe is looking to take a break and control but Dredd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dredd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dredd (2) vs (17) Crewe
Dredd is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Crewe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crewe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dredd is looking to escape.
Dredd gets back to half guard.
Dredd is staying active underneath Crewe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dredd defends it well.
Crewe stalling. #SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dredd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dredd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Dredd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dredd is looking for a triangle but Crewe pushes his legs off easily.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dredd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crewe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crewe forces his way into half guard.
Dredd is not content to let Crewe control the position.#SUB#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crewe works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (20) Crewe#T11#
Crewe moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dredd (2) vs (23) Crewe
Dredd tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Crewe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dredd tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dredd is controlling an arm, preventing Crewe from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dredd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Dredd defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crewe.
Dredd is desperately trying to improve his position but Crewe has a good base and remains in mount.
Crewe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dredd 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: Dredd (4) vs (23) Crewe#T12##SUB2#
Dredd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crewe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dredd has managed to get both his arms back between Crewe's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dredd drops back looking for a leg! Crewe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crewe manages to kick Dredd off! Dredd jumps back into Crewe's guard.
Dredd stopping the sweep attempt from Crewe.#SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dredd defends well.
Crewe wants to sweep but no luck.
Dredd advances to half guard. #SUB#
Dredd seems to be working for a kimura but Crewe defends the submission attempt.
Crewe gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Crewe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (4) vs (25) Crewe#SUB#
Dredd isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crewe stacks Dredd on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crewe! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (28) Crewe
Dredd is breathing heavily.
Crewe passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dredd! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dredd (4) vs (30) Crewe
Dredd is looking to improve his position but Crewe isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Crewe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Crewe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dredd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Crewe wants to pass to mount but Dredd is defending the position.
Crewe moves into full mount! Dredd won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (33) Crewe#T14#
Crewe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dredd 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: Dredd (6) vs (33) Crewe#SUB#
Dredd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Dredd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (6) vs (35) Crewe
Dredd being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crewe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crewe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crewe forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crewe wins on points by 35 to 6.
Paul Crewe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jack Dredd stepped up to the mic, saying 'I smell your momma'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -51-
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Silvia misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence lands with a right hand.
Lawrence lands a jab to Silvia's midsection.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvia was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Silvia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Lawrence lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut
and Silvia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Silvia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Silvia misses.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence throws out a powerful jab.
Lawrence connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lawrence fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lawrence scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Shawn Silvia has been cut.#KD#
Lawrence lands a big right hand that sends Silvia crashing to the mat! Lawrence stays standing though and waves Silvia back to his feet!#ROC#Silvia is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Silvia to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Silvia looks to clinch but Lawrence throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Silvia taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jay Lawrence!
During a confident post fight interview, Jay Lawrence thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Shawn Silvia spoke after the fight, saying 'I had COVID.'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -9-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Macallan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Macallan
Hart advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (5) vs (0) Macallan
Macallan tries to buck Hart off but Hart is having none of it.#SUB#
Hart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macallan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hart is trying to get an arm triangle but Macallan is defending well. #SUB#
Hart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macallan, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macallan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macallan gets back to full guard.
Hart passes Macallan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.
Macallan moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Macallan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart passes Macallan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macallan defends it well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macallan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hart. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for a kimura but Macallan is defending it quite comfortably.
Macallan tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hart wants to work for an arm triangle but Macallan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Macallan is in trouble now - Hart has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (8) vs (0) Macallan#SUB#
Hart is working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Hart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Macallan is surviving well by controlling Hart's body position as best he can.
Macallan is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hart looking to secure an arm triangle but Macallan defends it well.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Hart maintains control.
Macallan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Hart looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Hart maintains control.#SUB#
Hart wants to finish this one by submission but Macallan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hart.
Macallan can't escape the position.
Macallan 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.
Macallan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Macallan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.
Macallan tries to roll over but Hart keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hart is trying to work for a kimura but Macallan is defending well.
#T6##SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macallan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hart.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hart is working for a kimura but Macallan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8##SUB#
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macallan is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macallan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Macallan moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Macallan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hart drops back looking for a leg! Macallan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Macallan manages to kick Hart off! Hart jumps back into Macallan's guard. #SUB2#
Macallan looking for a guillotine here but Hart defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macallan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hart has managed to get both his arms back between Macallan's legs - danger averted.
Hart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macallan's guard. #T10##SUB#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#SUB#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Macallan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macallan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macallan works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11##SUB2#
Macallan has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.
Macallan can't keep his opponent in guard - Hart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hart passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (11) vs (0) Macallan#SUB#
Macallan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hart. #SUB#
Hart has hold of Macallan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Macallan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Hart working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan is in no mood to give up.
Hart is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hart looking to secure an arm triangle but Macallan defends it well. #SUB#
Hart working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Hart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Macallan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Macallan shrugs it off. #T12#
Macallan regains half guard.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Macallan 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 Hart. Oh but Macallan has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hart goes limp - he's gone! Macallan jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dram Macallan!
An out of breath Dram Macallan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Kevin Hart stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where am I?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -10-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Junior looking to score a takedown here. Dredd is defending well but Junior drives through and ends up in Dredd's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Junior doesn't defend quickly enough and Dredd has managed to lock this one up! Can Junior escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dredd on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Dredd!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Dredd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -7-
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Hart!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dobbie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hart pinned against the cage. Hart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dobbie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dobbie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hart as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danger Dobbie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hart closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dobbie quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (0) vs (2) Hart
Hart wants to pass to mount but Dobbie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Dobbie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hart is working for a kimura but Dobbie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dobbie sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Dobbie gets full guard.#SUB#
Dobbie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hart defends it easily.#SUB#
Dobbie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hart defends it easily.
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Dobbie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dobbie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hart looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dobbie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobbie is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dobbie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dobbie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dobbie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hart is working for a kimura but Dobbie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dobbie is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Hart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Hart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dobbie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
Dobbie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobbie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hart drops back looking for a leg! Dobbie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dobbie manages to kick Hart off! Hart jumps back into Dobbie's guard. #SUB#
Dobbie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hart 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. #SUB#
Dobbie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hart is looking for a kimura but Dobbie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hart to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Hart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobbie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Dobbie is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#T7##SUB2#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Dobbie defends the submission attempt.
Hart wants to free his trapped foot but Dobbie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
Dobbie won't allow Hart to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Dobbie is breathing heavily.#T8##SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Dobbie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Dobbie 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 Hart. Oh but Dobbie has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hart goes limp - he's gone! Dobbie jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danger Dobbie!
Danger Dobbie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kevin Hart was interviewed post fight and said 'Where am I?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -7-
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tristan Lawrence! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dixon Cider!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Lawrence successfully pulls guard.
Cider is fighting to break Lawrence's control of his arms but Lawrence is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cider trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cider controls the pace.#T1#
Cider looking to pass the guard.
Lawrence 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.
Lawrence is working hard here to advance position.
Cider wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving. #T2#
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cider looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Cider pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cider is one step ahead there.
Lawrence managing to control the position. #T4#
Cider preventing the sweep.
Lawrence is adopting a defensive guard.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but Cider controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Cider wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Cider sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lawrence is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lawrence (2) vs (0) Cider#T6#
Lawrence prevents Cider from improving his position.
Lawrence not doing much here.
Cider wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
Lawrence content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Cider is looking to control Lawrence's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cider avoid being mounted?
Cider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Lawrence slows the pace down in half guard.
Lawrence has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cider is trying to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lawrence looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Lawrence not doing much here.
#T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lawrence.
Lawrence trying to mount his opponent but Cider defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawrence in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Cider is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawrence controlling the action here.#T12#
Lawrence'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.
Lawrence wants to free his trapped foot but Cider is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lawrence with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lawrence wants to pass to mount but Cider is defending the position. #T13#
Cider is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawrence controlling the pace.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Cider is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Lawrence seems content to control.#T14#
Cider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cider trying to hold on to Lawrence's head to control him but Lawrence postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cider wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A very excited looking Tristan Lawrence 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:
Grappling Hype -8-
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ashton Short! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Short stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Dredd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Short did well to prevent Dredd getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Short (0) vs (2) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd seems to be working for a kimura but Short defends the submission attempt.
Short manages to get to full guard.
Short tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dredd has gone for a leg lock! Short slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dredd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (2) vs (2) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Short is pushing down on Dredd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dredd is fighting to maintain full guard but Short has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dredd manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Dredd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Short trying to control but Dredd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dredd working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dredd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Short has picked Dredd up and slammed him! Dredd can't keep hold of the triangle and Short manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (5) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dredd sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Short pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (8) vs (2) Dredd#T2#
Dredd has given up his back here. Will Short look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Short (11) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd prevents Short from getting a body triangle.
Dredd breaks Short's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (11) vs (4) Dredd
Short working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dredd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Short dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (13) vs (4) Dredd
Short has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dredd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Short defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Short is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Dredd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Short trying to control but Dredd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dredd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Short is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Short passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dredd trying to get back to full guard but Short takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (16) vs (4) Dredd
Dredd is trying to reverse the position but instead Short has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Short (19) vs (4) Dredd
Short keeps control of the position as Dredd tries to break free.
#SUB#
Short 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, Dredd has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Dredd looking very determined here, making life difficult for Short.
Dredd is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Dredd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Short keeps control of the position easily here as Dredd tries to buck him off.
Dredd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dredd wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well.
Short is looking to take a break and control but Dredd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Short not doing much here.
#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Dredd looking for a guillotine here but Short defends easily.
#T6##SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Short passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Short seems to be working for a kimura but Dredd defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Well, if Short 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.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dredd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short is looking to advance position but Dredd won't allow it.
Dredd is in trouble now - Short has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (22) vs (4) Dredd
Dredd is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dredd tries to improve his position but Short has taken his back! Short has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dredd tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Short pushes Dredd away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ashton Short!
Jack Dredd spoke after the fight, saying 'I smell your momma'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -5-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dobbie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dobbie showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (0) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Dobbie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dredd wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dobbie 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.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dredd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dredd is looking for a sweep. Dobbie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Dobbie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dredd is looking for a sweep. Dobbie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dobbie trying to pass the guard but Dredd defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd is looking for a sweep. Dobbie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dredd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dobbie passes into half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dobbie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dredd defends it well.
Dredd tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Dobbie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Dobbie'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.#SUB#
Dobbie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dobbie wants to control but Dredd is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dobbie is pressing down on Dredd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dredd is holding on for now.
Dobbie is trying to control. Dredd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dobbie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Dobbie uses his free foot to push down on Dredd's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dredd. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (0) Dredd
Dredd is looking to improve his position but Dobbie isn't that keen on the idea.
Dredd 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.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dobbie wants to control but Dredd is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dobbie is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dredd is staying active underneath Dobbie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dredd is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dobbie trying to mount his opponent but Dredd defends it.
Dobbie is trying to control the action in half guard but Dredd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dobbie trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dobbie is working for a kimura but Dredd is defending it quite comfortably.
Dobbie is keen to just control but Dredd is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Dredd is refusing to be controlled, as Dobbie sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Dobbie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dobbie trying to pass the guard but Dredd defending well.
Dobbie is controlling the pace.
Dredd is not content to let Dobbie control the position.#T6#
Dobbie passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (8) vs (0) Dredd
Dredd tries to reverse the position but Dobbie maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd is squirming around, avoiding Dobbie's attempts to control the action.
Dobbie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dobbie controlling from the full mount.
Dredd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dobbie controlling the position easily from mount.
Dredd is desperately trying to improve his position but Dobbie has a good base and remains in mount.
Dredd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well.
Dobbie works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (11) vs (0) Dredd
Dobbie looking to control but Dredd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dobbie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dredd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dredd 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.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well. #T8#
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Dobbie has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Dobbie has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dobbie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dredd defends it well.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well.
Dobbie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (14) vs (0) Dredd#SUB#
Dobbie working for a submission but Dredd is keeping him at bay.
Dobbie prevents Dredd from getting the reversal.#T9#
Dobbie content just to control the position here.
Dobbie is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dobbie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dredd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dobbie tries to control but Dredd wriggling away.
Dredd manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dredd is refusing to be controlled, as Dobbie sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Dredd works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Dobbie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Dobbie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dobbie passes Dredd's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd looks winded!
Dobbie wants to control but Dredd is keeping him busy.
Dobbie is looking to advance position but Dredd won't allow it.
Dobbie wants to take a breather but Dredd is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Dredd with the active half guard here but Dobbie passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (17) vs (0) Dredd
Dredd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dobbie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Dobbie tries to move to mount but Dredd blocks the move with his legs.
Dredd is trying to improve his position.
Dobbie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (19) vs (0) Dredd
Dredd regains half guard.
Dredd won't allow Dobbie to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dobbie in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dobbie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (22) vs (0) Dredd#T12#
Dobbie wants to take Dredd's back but he can't do it this time.
Dredd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dobbie fails to advance to Dredd's back.
Dobbie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dobbie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dredd regains half guard.
Dobbie slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dobbie tries to pass to full mount but Dredd defends it.
Dobbie trying to control the pace. #T13##SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dobbie pulls his head out easily.
Dobbie controlling the action here.
Dobbie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (25) vs (0) Dredd#SUB#
Dobbie tries for a kimura but Dredd is defending well.
Dredd regains half guard.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Dobbie slows the pace down in half guard.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well.
Dobbie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (28) vs (0) Dredd#SUB#
Dobbie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dobbie controlling from mount.
Dobbie takes Dredd's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (31) vs (0) Dredd
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dredd knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dredd for a finish.
Dredd is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dobbie takes the fight on points by 31 to 0.
Danger Dobbie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jack Dredd stepped up to the mic, saying 'I smell your momma'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -6-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Robinho Junior!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hart fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Junior to the ground. Hart is now in Junior's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Junior
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hart has gone for a leg lock! Junior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hart's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Junior
Junior pushing down on Hart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Junior slows the pace down in half guard.
Hart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hart tries to get out of the position.
Junior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (5) Junior
Hart regains half guard.#SUB#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.
Junior is looking to advance position but Hart won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Hart defends it.
Hart wants to get back to full guard but Junior has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (8) Junior
Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hart is looking to escape.
Hart working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Junior content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Junior tries to control but Hart wriggling away.
Junior forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hart (2) vs (11) Junior
Junior is trying to stick to Hart's back but Hart is turning into Junior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Junior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hart. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (4) vs (11) Junior
Hart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (7) vs (11) Junior#SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Junior rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hart's guard! Nice work there by Junior! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (7) vs (13) Junior#T3##SUB#
Hart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Junior is aware though and is defending well.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junior wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Hart keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hart looking for subs off his back but Junior has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Junior moves into full mount! Hart won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (7) vs (16) Junior
Hart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hart is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Hart has given up his back here. Will Junior look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hart (7) vs (19) Junior
Hart tries to escape but Junior has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Junior looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Junior looking for the RNC.
Hart staying busy and making it hard for Junior to control.
Junior might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Junior controlling the position well here. Hart rolled but Junior kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hart is in bad spot here.
Hart staying busy and making it hard for Junior to control.
Junior is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Junior is trying to stick to Hart's back but Hart is turning into Junior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Junior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hart. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (9) vs (19) Junior#T6#
Hart slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hart moves into full mount! Junior won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (12) vs (19) Junior#SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (12) vs (21) Junior
Hart looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Junior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hart pushes a forearm under Junior's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Junior is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Hart!
A very excited looking Kevin Hart 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:
MMA Hype -46-
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
John misses with a right hand
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John throws a big shot that misses.
John misses with a left hand
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cider throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.
John digs a good hook to Cider's body.
John misses with an uppercut
enabling Cider to counter with a crisp jab.
John misses with a left hand
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.#T1#
Cider ducks under a wild hook from John.
Cider was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cider's hands are dropping dangerously low here and John connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cider scrambles back to his feet.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
John cracks Cider with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cider looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can John finish him?
#ROC2#Cider is rocked!
John throws a hook but Cider avoids it easily.
Cider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John misses the body punch
and Cider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
John lands a big uppercut and Cider crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cider looks OK. John waves Cider back to his feet!
Oh Cider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cider square on the jaw! Damn, Cider is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy John! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -4-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jay Lawrence! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shawn Silvia!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lawrence clinches up with Silvia and pushes him back against the cage.
Silvia looks winded!#TD#
Lawrence manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Silvia 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.
Silvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvia being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lawrence on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lawrence tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Silvia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lawrence has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silvia has managed to get both his arms back between Lawrence's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Silvia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence pulls Silvia in close to his closed guard and prevents Silvia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silvia being controlled here momentarily.
Lawrence keeping full guard, as Silvia tries to pass. #T2#
Lawrence seems keen to control Silvia's posture.
Lawrence has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lawrence.
Silvia trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Silvia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Silvia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawrence sees it coming and defends easily.
Silvia is thwarting Lawrence's attempts to control the position.
Silvia trying to control the action but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence keeping control of the position. #T4#
Lawrence wants to improve his position but Silvia is controlling well.
Silvia wants to advance to full mount but Lawrence doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Lawrence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silvia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawrence controlling Silvia's posture.
Silvia looking to pass the guard.
Silvia wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving. #T5#
Silvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silvia trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence is controlling Silvia's posture.#SUB2#
Silvia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silvia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Silvia 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence managing to control the position. #T6#
Lawrence is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lawrence has control of Silvia's left arm, preventing Silvia from doing any damage.
Lawrence controls Silvia momentarily but Silvia frees himself.
Lawrence pulls Silvia in close to prevent any damage.
Lawrence trying to control the position.
Lawrence pulls Silvia in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Silvia wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Silvia wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Lawrence has control of Silvia's left arm, preventing Silvia from doing any damage.
Silvia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence pulls Silvia in to control the position. #T8#
Silvia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawrence is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silvia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawrence has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Silvia from controlling successfully. #T9#
Silvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawrence seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lawrence keeping full guard, as Silvia tries to pass.
Lawrence is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silvia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Silvia being controlled here momentarily.
Silvia trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence pulls Silvia in close to prevent any damage.
Lawrence keeping full guard, as Silvia tries to pass. #T11#
Lawrence trying to control the position.
Lawrence controlling Silvia's posture.
Lawrence continues to hold on tight.#T12##SUB2#
Silvia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawrence pulls Silvia in close to prevent any damage.
Silvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawrence is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silvia wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.#T13#
Silvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lawrence has his foot on Silvia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silvia works his way back into a safe position though.
Silvia trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Silvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawrence is pulling down on Silvia's head to control his posture. #T14#
Lawrence controls Silvia momentarily but Silvia frees himself.
Lawrence managing to control the position.
Silvia trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silvia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lawrence haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Silvia gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Silvia wins on points by 1 to 0.
Shawn Silvia gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Jay Lawrence was interviewed post fight and said 'I had COVID'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -4-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dredd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (2) vs (0) Mann
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dredd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dredd.
Dredd prevents Mann from improving his position.#SUB#
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mann has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura here.
Mann is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
#SUB#
Dredd wants to work for an arm triangle but Mann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dredd to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dredd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mann is defending against the submission attempts here by Dredd.
#SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dredd to get the leverage. #T2#
Mann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dredd won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
Mann pulls Dredd in to control the position. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mann! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (2) vs (4) Mann
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dredd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dredd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mann trying to pass the guard but Dredd defending well.
Dredd is trying to get back to full guard.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dredd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dredd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dredd is looking for a triangle here but Mann uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (7) Mann
Mann happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dredd tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Mann stalls from top position.
Dredd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dredd sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Mann is pressing down on Dredd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dredd is holding on for now.
Mann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Mann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dredd with the active half guard here but Mann passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (10) Mann#T6#
Dredd seems a little lost for a moment, as Mann dominates the positioning.
Dredd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (4) vs (10) Mann
Mann wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Mann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Dredd is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dredd 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.
Mann has control of Dredd's left arm, preventing Dredd from doing any damage. #T7##SUB#
Dredd 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. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mann! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (4) vs (14) Mann
Dredd is looking for a sweep.
Dredd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dredd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Mann sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8##SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mann in particular looking to stall.
Mann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dredd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9##SUB#
Dredd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mann escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mann! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (17) Mann
Mann controls the position.
Dredd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dredd (4) vs (19) Mann
Dredd gets back to half guard.
Dredd gets full guard.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dredd is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dredd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dredd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10##SUB#
Dredd isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mann stacks Dredd on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mann! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (22) Mann
Mann controlling from side mount.
Dredd is looking for a sweep.
Mann takes a little break here. Dredd wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Mann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11##SUB2#
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dredd is looking to reverse the position.
Dredd is letting Mann control him for a moment.
Dredd manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mann seems content to control.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily. #T12##SUB#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Mann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dredd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dredd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (25) Mann#T13#
Mann controls the position.
Dredd is looking to reverse the position.
Dredd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (6) vs (25) Mann#SUB#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dredd is working for a submission of some sort.
Mann is controlling Dredd's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14##SUB#
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
#SUB#
Dredd seems to be looking for submissions.
Mann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mann.
Mann has his hands on Dredd's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mann! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (6) vs (29) Mann
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Mann politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mann prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann wins on points by 29 to 6.
The defeated Jack Dredd had this to say: 'I smell your momma'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -4-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kramer gets caught napping as Hart dives in and scores a takedown. Kramer manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Kramer
Hart wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Kramer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Hart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kramer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kramer has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Kramer#SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kramer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart has his foot on Kramer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kramer works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kramer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kramer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kramer on the ground.#SUB#
Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between Hart's legs - danger averted.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kramer 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.
Hart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hart tries to get out of the position.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.
Kramer preventing the sweep.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#T5#
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kramer 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.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Hart's guard. #SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Kramer pushes his legs off easily.
#T6##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.#T7#
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet. #SUB2#
Kramer 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.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kramer 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. #SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8##SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kramer 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. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kramer has eaten all the pies!#T9##SUB#
Hart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kramer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kramer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between Hart's legs - danger averted.
Hart is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Kramer pushes his legs off easily.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Hart's guard. #T10#
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Hart's guard. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12##SUB#
Hart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kramer is aware though and is defending well.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kramer frees his head nicely. Oh but Hart has switched to an armbar! Kramer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kevin Hart!
A victorious Kevin Hart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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