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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pitbull XXXII
Date: Mar 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; John Osterman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Osterman shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
No luck for Osterman with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Osterman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Kane clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kane is trying to trip Osterman. He has hold of a leg but Osterman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kane persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Osterman
Kane content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Osterman is looking for a triangle here but Kane uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Osterman
Osterman tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
Kane 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterman sneaks back into half guard.
Osterman wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kane works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (8) vs (0) Osterman
Kane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Kane has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Osterman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kane yanks on the arm and Osterman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kane.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Kane!
Harry Kane 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:
Pitbull XXXII
Date: Mar 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Yuki Shimada!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ignon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shimada.#CL#
Ignon closes the distance and pushes Shimada back into the cage.#TD#
Ignon has Shimada pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ignon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shimada tumbling to the mat - Ignon dives into Shimada's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (0) Shimada
Shimada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shimada is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ignon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ignon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Shimada 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.
Shimada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shimada is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ignon won't allow Shimada to sweep him here.
Ignon tries to free his leg and advance position but Shimada is retaining full guard.
Ignon is working hard here to advance position.
Ignon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Ignon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shimada is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shimada has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (2) Shimada
Shimada content to stall in guard here. #T2##SUB#
Ignon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shimada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Shimada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shimada has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ignon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shimada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Ignon being controlled here, momentarily.
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Ignon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shimada is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ignon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shimada has passed into half guard!
Ignon is looking for a sweep. Shimada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignon manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ignon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shimada defends well.#SUB#
Ignon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shimada has passed into half guard!
#T4##SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ignon is staying active underneath Shimada, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Shimada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shimada wants to control but Ignon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.
Shimada is trying to control. Ignon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Ignon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shimada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shimada's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignon (6) vs (2) Shimada#SUB#
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Shimada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Shimada is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ignon gets his way!
#SUB#
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Shimada wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignon gets his hands free. #SUB#
Shimada defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ignon's arms. #SUB#
Ignon looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Shimada is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ignon gets his way!
#T6##SUB#
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Shimada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Ignon working for the choke. #SUB#
Ignon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Ignon is persistently looking for the submission but Shimada is defending it well.
#SUB#
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Ignon gets his hands free as Shimada looks to control. #SUB#
Ignon working for the choke. #SUB#
Ignon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7#
Shimada turns into Ignon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (6) vs (4) Shimada#SUB#
Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shimada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shimada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shimada sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Shimada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shimada seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shimada defends it easily.#T8#
Shimada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Shimada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shimada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ignon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shimada defends well.#SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Shimada from controlling successfully. #T9#
Shimada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shimada pushing down on Ignon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Ignon actively working from the bottom here.
Ignon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Shimada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for a triangle but Shimada pushes his legs off easily.
Shimada looking to pass the guard.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving. #SUB#
Shimada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shimada trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom.
Shimada passes Ignon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ignon actively working from the bottom here.
Shimada wants to advance to full mount but Ignon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Shimada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignon's guard.
Shimada tries to pass to full mount but Ignon defends it. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.
Ignon is refusing to be controlled, as Shimada sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Ignon moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Ignon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shimada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shimada trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ignon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shimada escapes and throws Ignon's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (6) vs (7) Shimada
Shimada is looking to take a break and control but Ignon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignon regains half guard.#T13##SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignon is breathing heavily.
Ignon is in trouble now - Shimada has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (6) vs (10) Shimada
Shimada controlling from the full mount.
Shimada looking to control but Ignon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignon is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Ignon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignon (6) vs (13) Shimada
Shimada wants to control but Ignon is keeping busy.
Shimada trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ignon doesn't escape.
Ignon is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Ignon fending off the submission attempt from Shimada.
You can see the frustration on Ignon's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignon staying busy and making it hard for Shimada to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shimada wins on points by 13 to 6. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXI
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Genkei Takahashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Linkavitch Chomofsky!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Chomofsky rushes Takahashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Takahashi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takahashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Chomofsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takahashi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chomofsky pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Takahashi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takahashi (4) vs (0) Chomofsky
Chomofsky tries to buck Takahashi off but Takahashi is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Takahashi stalls from top position.
Chomofsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takahashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Chomofsky is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi controls the position.#T1#
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Chomofsky being controlled for a moment.
Takahashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Chomofsky manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Chomofsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Chomofsky defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Takahashi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Chomofsky has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Takahashi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Takahashi! Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (7) vs (0) Chomofsky
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chomofsky is trying to escape the position but Takahashi is controlling the position.
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi happy to just control the position for now.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Chomofsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Chomofsky tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Takahashi stalls from top position.#T5#
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi staying calm.
Chomofsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Chomofsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Chomofsky is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but Chomofsky defending well.
Takahashi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (10) vs (0) Chomofsky
Chomofsky can't escape the position.
#T7#
Chomofsky wants to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
Chomofsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takahashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takahashi controlling from mount.
Chomofsky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi avoids the attempt from Chomofsky to control.#T8#
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takahashi avoids the attempt from Chomofsky to control.
Takahashi fails to move to back control.
Takahashi wants to control the pace but Chomofsky is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Chomofsky gets back to half guard.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chomofsky gets full guard.
Chomofsky working a defensive guard but Takahashi passes into half guard.
Chomofsky is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chomofsky is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takahashi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Chomofsky wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
Chomofsky wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
Takahashi is taking a breather. Chomofsky 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.#T12#
Chomofsky is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chomofsky is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Chomofsky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chomofsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Chomofsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takahashi defends well.#T14#
Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chomofsky's guard.
Chomofsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takahashi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Chomofsky looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chomofsky actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Genkei Takahashi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXX
Date: Mar 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 55 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shimada scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shimada (2) vs (0) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Shimada pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shimada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shimada frees his head nicely. Oh but Cruz has switched to an armbar! Shimada is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Darian Cruz!
A victorious Darian Cruz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXX
Date: Mar 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 11 losses; Alistair Ubereem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; John Osterman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ubereem has closed the distance and engaged Osterman in a clinch.
#TD#
Ubereem gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Osterman regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ubereem (2) vs (0) Osterman
Ubereem passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (5) vs (0) Osterman
Osterman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ubereem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osterman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ubereem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osterman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ubereem is looking to take a break and control but Osterman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ubereem looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osterman has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osterman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ubereem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osterman keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterman prevents Ubereem from improving position.
Osterman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ubereem pulls his head out easily.
Ubereem is trying to control the action in half guard but Osterman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ubereem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osterman is just riding it out for now. Ubereem eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ubereem pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Ubereem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Ubereem is trying to work for a kimura but Osterman is defending well.
Osterman tries to roll over but Ubereem keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ubereem is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ubereem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osterman is just riding it out for now. Ubereem eventually gives up the hold.
Osterman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osterman.#T3#
Ubereem trying to control but Osterman is working from the bottom.
Ubereem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ubereem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ubereem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Ubereem drops back looking for a leg! Osterman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Osterman manages to kick Ubereem off! Ubereem jumps back into Osterman's guard.
Ubereem looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ubereem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ubereem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Osterman on the ground.#SUB#
Ubereem thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Ubereem advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (8) vs (0) Osterman
Osterman is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ubereem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osterman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ubereem is trying to get an arm triangle but Osterman is defending well.
Ubereem wants to control but Osterman is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ubereem working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ubereem has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ubereem (10) vs (0) Osterman
Osterman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T5#
Osterman stops Ubereem from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Osterman 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#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ubereem pulls his head out easily.
Osterman tries to get to full guard but Ubereem has control of the leg.
Osterman looks winded!
Ubereem wants to take a breather but Osterman is having none of it. #SUB#
Ubereem is working for a kimura but Osterman is defending it quite comfortably.
Ubereem stalling. #SUB2#
Osterman actively working from the bottom here.#T6##SUB#
Osterman is defending against the submission attempts here by Ubereem.
#SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Osterman defends it well. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ubereem pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ubereem seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ubereem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Osterman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.
Osterman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osterman.#T7#
Ubereem wants to pass the guard but Osterman is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for a guillotine here but Ubereem defends easily.
#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ubereem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ubereem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Ubereem drops back looking for a leg! Osterman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Osterman manages to kick Ubereem off! Ubereem jumps back into Osterman's guard. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubereem passes into half guard. #T8##SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ubereem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osterman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ubereem. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ubereem seems to be working for a kimura but Osterman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Osterman actively working from the bottom here.
Ubereem passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Osterman! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (13) vs (0) Osterman#T9#
Osterman is squirming around, avoiding Ubereem's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ubereem looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ubereem controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Ubereem has hold of Osterman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Osterman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Ubereem jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Osterman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Osterman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ubereem's best efforts.#T10##SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Osterman tries to get to full guard but Ubereem has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ubereem wants to work for an arm triangle but Osterman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ubereem seems to be working for a kimura but Osterman defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ubereem 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.
#T11#
Osterman is pressing down on Ubereem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ubereem tries to free his leg and advance position but Osterman is retaining full guard.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Ubereem from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Osterman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ubereem is aware though and is defending well.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Ubereem from controlling successfully.
Ubereem is pushing down on Osterman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Osterman is fighting to maintain full guard but Ubereem has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ubereem looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ubereem uses his free foot to push down on Osterman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Osterman. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (16) vs (0) Osterman#T12#
Ubereem wants to control the pace but Osterman is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Ubereem with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ubereem controlling the position easily from mount.
Osterman tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Ubereem is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Osterman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ubereem jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Osterman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Osterman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T13#
Ubereem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Osterman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Osterman defends it well. #SUB2#
Osterman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.
Ubereem trying to pass the guard but Osterman defending well. #SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ubereem wants to control but Osterman is keeping him busy. #T14#
Osterman is pressing down on Ubereem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ubereem drops back looking for a leg! Osterman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Osterman manages to kick Ubereem off! Ubereem jumps back into Osterman's guard. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for a triangle here. Ubereem is fighting it but it looks tight! Osterman pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ubereem is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Osterman! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXX
Date: Mar 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Sauv Ignon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ignon closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kane has hold of one of Ignon's legs. Ignon is fighting the takedown attempt but Kane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Ignon#SUB2#
Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
Kane sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ignon working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kane is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Ignon working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kane trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Kane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
Kane advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Kane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kane trying to control from half guard but Ignon is working away.
Kane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Ignon#T3#
Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignon is looking to escape. #SUB#
Kane jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ignon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ignon tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
Ignon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignon is still trying to improve position.
Ignon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Kane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kane trying to control the action but Ignon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.
Kane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignon.#T5#
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ignon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ignon working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ignon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Kane wants to pass the guard but Ignon is keeping the position.
Kane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kane wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
#T7#
Kane wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Kane passes Ignon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignon wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
Ignon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kane passes Ignon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kane trying to pass the guard but Ignon defending well. #T8#
Kane trying to control from half guard but Ignon is working away.
Ignon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9#
Kane wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Kane passes into half guard.
Kane passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (8) vs (0) Ignon
Kane tries to control but Ignon wriggling away.
Ignon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10##SUB#
Kane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ignon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ignon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Kane looking for a guillotine from mount but Ignon is having none of it.
Kane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignon 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: Kane (8) vs (2) Ignon#SUB2#
Ignon 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. #T11##SUB#
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignon advances to half guard.
Kane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane 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.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Ignon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kane's guard. #SUB2#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura but Kane is defending well.
#T12##SUB2#
Ignon is working for a submission of some sort.
Kane is trying to maintain the position but Ignon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ignon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kane is pressing down on Ignon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T13#
Kane is trying to keep Ignon in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ignon drops back looking for a leg! Kane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kane manages to kick Ignon off! Ignon jumps back into Kane's guard.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignon defends well.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Kane is adopting a defensive guard.#T14##SUB2#
Ignon has gone for a leg lock! Kane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ignon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (10) vs (2) Ignon
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ignon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ignon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Harry Kane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXIX
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Farquharson shoots in and bounces Takahashi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (0) Takahashi
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.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson is fighting to break Takahashi's control of his arms but Takahashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Farquharson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi is pulling down on Farquharson's head. It's preventing any offense from Farquharson, at least for the moment.#T1#
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takahashi pulls Farquharson in close to prevent any damage.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson is working hard here to advance position.
Farquharson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi working a defensive guard here.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takahashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (2) Takahashi#T3#
Farquharson seems keen to control Takahashi's posture.
Takahashi preventing the sweep.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson controlling the position.#T4#
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Farquharson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson'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.
Farquharson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (4) vs (2) Takahashi
Farquharson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takahashi pulls Farquharson in close to his closed guard and prevents Farquharson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takahashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Takahashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving. #T7#
Takahashi controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson trying to move into half guard but instead Takahashi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (4) vs (4) Takahashi
Takahashi stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
Takahashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Farquharson wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Takahashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farquharson has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Farquharson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Farquharson 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: Farquharson (6) vs (4) Takahashi
Farquharson trying to mount his opponent but Takahashi defends it.
Farquharson is controlling the pace.
Farquharson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takahashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farquharson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Takahashi is staying active underneath Farquharson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takahashi wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
Farquharson tries to pass to full mount but Takahashi defends it.
Takahashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Farquharson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takahashi is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Takahashi has Farquharson pulled in close to control his posture.
Takahashi is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Farquharson trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Farquharson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farquharson trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Takahashi is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson stands and throws Takahashi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (9) vs (4) Takahashi
Takahashi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farquharson's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A relieved looking Hamish Farquharson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXIX
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alvaro Key!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Savage shoots and misses #CL2#
and Key counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Key wants the takedown. Savage is fighting it off but Key persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Savage's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (0) vs (2) Key
Key forces his way into half guard.
Savage gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Savage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Key defends it easily.
Savage wants to sweep here but Key controlling him for the moment.
Key stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Key thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Key wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Key gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Key pushes down on Savage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage is trying to control but can't.
Savage gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Savage working for a triangle but Key defends it easily.
Savage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Key manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (2) vs (2) Key#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Key working for a triangle but Savage defends it easily.
Key looks winded!#SUB2#
Key is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savage defends well.#T2#
Savage passes into half guard.
Savage wants to pass to mount but Key is defending the position. #SUB#
Savage is working for a kimura but Key is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Savage is looking for a kimura but Key is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savage to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Key keeps working. #SUB#
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Key defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Key knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Key moves into full guard.
Savage trying to control but Key is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Key is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that Key has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Savage pushing down on Key's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savage passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (5) vs (2) Key#T4#
Key keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savage is looking to work his way around to Key's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Savage trying to control but Key is having none of it.
Key keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savage wants to take Key's back but he can't do it this time.
Savage tries to control but Key wriggling away.
Key keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB#
Savage has hold of Key's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Key manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Savage prevents Key from getting the reversal.
Savage wants to control the pace but Key is squirming around nicely.
Savage prevents Key from getting the reversal.
Savage tries to control but Key wriggling away.
Key is controlling an arm, preventing Savage from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Savage looking to control but Key is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Savage looking to secure an arm triangle but Key defends it well.
Key is trying desperately to improve position.#T6##SUB#
Savage with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Savage is working for a guillotine from mount but Key frees his head quite easily.
Key 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#
Key looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Savage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Key has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savage is keen to just control but Key is a slippery customer.
Key wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Savage is pressing down on Key's thigh, looking to free his foot. Key is holding on for now. #T7#
Key is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (8) vs (2) Key
Savage tries to control but Key wriggling away. #SUB#
Savage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Key is surviving well by controlling Savage's body position as best he can.
Key is squirming around, avoiding Savage's attempts to control the action.
Key is in all sorts of trouble here.
Key is squirming around, avoiding Savage's attempts to control the action.
Key is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Key is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Savage has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Savage (11) vs (2) Key#SUB#
Savage looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Key defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Savage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Key tries to roll but Savage sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Savage looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Savage is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Key has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Key is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Savage is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Key has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Savage has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Key taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Savage doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Troy Savage!
Troy Savage 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:
Pitbull XXVIII
Date: Mar 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Colby Taylor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 54 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Taylor lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taylor (2) vs (0) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Taylor pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (5) vs (0) Cruz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Taylor (8) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Taylor's guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (8) vs (2) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taylor dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (10) vs (2) Cruz#T1##SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cruz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taylor uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (13) vs (2) Cruz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz tries to buck Taylor off but Taylor is having none of it.
Cruz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taylor content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for subs from the bottom but Taylor mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (16) vs (2) Cruz#T4#
Taylor controlling from the full mount.
Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cruz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Taylor (19) vs (2) Cruz
Taylor is hanging on to Cruz's back as he tries to escape.
What can Cruz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cruz is in bad spot here.
What can Cruz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5#
Cruz is in bad spot here.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
Good control from Taylor.
Taylor wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Taylor keeps control of the position.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Taylor has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cruz's body.
Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T6#
Cruz regains half guard.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Taylor content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cruz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Taylor escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Taylor! Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (22) vs (2) Cruz#T8#
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Taylor trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Cruz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Taylor escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Taylor! Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (25) vs (2) Cruz
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9#
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taylor (25) vs (6) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz tightening his grip on Taylor, looking for the choke.
My spies in War Hound MMA inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Cruz looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Taylor is controlling Cruz 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (27) vs (6) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10##SUB2#
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taylor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (30) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Cruz looks winded!#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Taylor prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Taylor passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (33) vs (6) Cruz
Taylor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Cruz tries to improve his position but Taylor has taken his back! Taylor has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cruz tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Taylor pushes Cruz away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXVIII
Date: Mar 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aldo Leopold!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hill manages to pull guard.
Hill has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Hill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leopold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopold tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Leopold stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.#SUB#
Hill throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leopold escapes and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (0) vs (3) Leopold
Leopold tries to move to mount but Hill blocks the move with his legs.
Hill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (3) Leopold
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Leopold is defending well.
Hill prevents Leopold from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Leopold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hill pulls his head out easily.
Hill is keen to just control but Leopold is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Leopold defends the submission attempt.
Leopold gets full guard.
Leopold keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Leopold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leopold keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Leopold is trying to control the position but Hill postures up. #T2#
Hill is looking to pass into half guard but Leopold pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leopold is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (5) Leopold
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Leopold is proving a slippery customer.
Leopold trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hill has his foot on Leopold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leopold works his way back into a safe position though.
Leopold trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hill is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (4) vs (5) Leopold#SUB2#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leopold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Leopold's legs - danger averted.
Leopold looking to control.
#T3##SUB2#
Leopold is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hill rolls with it to try and escape but Leopold cranks on the arm and Hill is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aldo Leopold! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXVIII
Date: Mar 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Brady Swayde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Zackery Russo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Swayde throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Russo was covering up waiting for the punch and Swayde finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Swayde (2) vs (0) Russo
Russo has Swayde pulled in close to control his posture.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.
Swayde seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Swayde sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Russo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swayde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Russo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Russo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swayde is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Swayde sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Russo wants to get back to full guard.
Swayde moves into full mount! Russo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (5) vs (0) Russo
Russo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Russo looks winded!
Swayde content just to control the position here. #T2#
Russo is looking to improve his position but Swayde isn't that keen on the idea.
Russo is trying to reverse the position but instead Swayde has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Swayde (8) vs (0) Russo
Swayde 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.
Russo can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Russo is really stuck here.
Good control from Swayde.
Swayde has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Swayde is looking for the choke from the back position but Russo is controlling his hands well.
Russo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Swayde has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Swayde trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Russo right now.
Swayde is looking to control Russo but Russo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Swayde keeps control of the position as Russo tries to break free.
Russo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Swayde.
#T4#
Russo is really stuck here.
Swayde avoiding Russo 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Russo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Swayde trying to control.
Swayde is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
Russo tries to escape but Swayde has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Swayde controlling from the back.
Swayde wants to control but Russo is keeping busy.
Russo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Russo tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Russo tries to escape the position.
Russo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Swayde.
#T6#
Russo trying to control the action but Swayde just sinks the hooks in.
Swayde controlling from the back.
Russo is really stuck here.
Swayde tries to keep control of the position but Russo is staying busy.
Russo tries to break free.
#SUB#
Russo fending off the submission attempt from Swayde.
Russo tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Good control from Swayde.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Swayde.
Swayde'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.
Swayde is trying to stick to Russo's back but Russo is turning into Swayde. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Swayde's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Russo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (8) vs (2) Russo#T8#
Swayde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (10) vs (2) Russo
Russo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Swayde puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Russo trying to hold on to Swayde's head to control him but Swayde postures up.
Swayde perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Russo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Swayde is looking for a kimura but Russo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swayde to get the leverage. #T9#
Swayde wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
Swayde is controlling the pace.
Swayde passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Russo! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (13) vs (2) Russo
Swayde trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Russo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Swayde wants to take Russo's back but he can't do it this time. #T10#
Russo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Russo is squirming around, avoiding Swayde's attempts to control the action.
Russo tries to hold on but Swayde postures up.
Russo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swayde is looking to work his way around to Russo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T11#
Russo regains half guard.
Swayde is trying to control the action in half guard but Russo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swayde with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Russo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Swayde is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russo sees it coming and defends easily.
Swayde sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Swayde is looking to take a break and control but Russo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swayde is taking a breather. Russo 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.#T12#
Russo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo is refusing to be controlled, as Swayde sits in half guard.
Russo wants to get back to full guard.
Russo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Swayde content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Swayde continues to hold on tight.#T13#
Russo wants to sweep but Swayde has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (16) vs (2) Russo
Russo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Swayde is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Swayde (18) vs (2) Russo
Russo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swayde controlling his opponent.
Swayde seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Russo for as long as he can get away with.
Swayde looking to control but Russo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Russo tries to reverse the position but Swayde maintains control.#T14#
Swayde looking to control and managing it successfully.
Russo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Swayde (21) vs (2) Russo
Swayde is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russo can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Swayde takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
After winning the bout, Brady Swayde thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXVIII
Date: Mar 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Edgar Freeman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Logan Potters!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Freeman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Freeman (0) vs (2) Potters#SUB#
Freeman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Freeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Freeman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Potters defends well.#SUB#
Freeman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Potters defends well.
Potters looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Potters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Freeman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Potters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Potters 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.#SUB#
Freeman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Potters trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Potters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Freeman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Potters passes into half guard.
Potters prevents Freeman from improving his position.#SUB#
Freeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Potters pulls his head out easily.
Potters controlling the pace.
Freeman regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Freeman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Potters trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Potters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Freeman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Potters has picked Freeman up and slammed him! Freeman can't keep hold of the triangle and Potters manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Freeman (0) vs (5) Potters
Potters is staying tight to Freeman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Potters trying to control the position but Freeman is working away.
Freeman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Freeman is looking for a sweep.
Potters is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Potters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Potters is trying to get an arm triangle but Freeman is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Potters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Freeman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Freeman is trying to improve his position.
Potters trying to control the position but Freeman is working away. #SUB2#
Potters tries for a kimura but Freeman is defending well. #SUB2#
Potters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Potters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Freeman is looking for a sweep.
Freeman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Potters off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Freeman (4) vs (5) Potters#SUB#
Freeman working for the choke. #T4#
Potters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Freeman's guard. Nice work there by Potters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Freeman (4) vs (7) Potters#SUB#
Freeman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Potters defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potters stands and throws Freeman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Freeman (4) vs (10) Potters
Freeman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Freeman is letting Potters control him for a moment.
Freeman is looking for a sweep.
Freeman is not content to let Potters control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Potters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Freeman, who protects the arm well. #T5##SUB2#
Potters is trying to get an arm triangle but Freeman is defending well. #SUB2#
Potters is trying to get an arm triangle but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Potters off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Freeman (8) vs (10) Potters#SUB#
Freeman has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Potters is in real trouble here. Freeman gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Potters is tapping out! Freeman wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgar Freeman! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXVIII
Date: Mar 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jung Yu Sin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; John Osterman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Yu Sin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yu Sin (2) vs (0) Osterman
Osterman tries to get to full guard but Yu Sin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Osterman is defending against the submission attempts here by Yu Sin.
Yu Sin is looking to advance position but Osterman won't allow it.
Yu Sin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (5) vs (0) Osterman#SUB#
Yu Sin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yu Sin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Osterman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yu Sin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Osterman defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yu Sin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Yu Sin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB#
Yu Sin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Osterman sees it coming and defends easily.
Yu Sin trying to mount his opponent but Osterman defends it. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yu Sin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yu Sin pulls his head out easily.
Yu Sin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (8) vs (0) Osterman#SUB#
Yu Sin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Osterman tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yu Sin is trying to get an arm triangle but Osterman is defending well. #T2#
Yu Sin works to advance to full mount. Osterman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yu Sin (10) vs (0) Osterman#SUB#
Yu Sin looking for a guillotine from mount but Osterman is having none of it.
Yu Sin takes Osterman's back. Score +3 for taking back: Yu Sin (13) vs (0) Osterman#SUB#
Yu Sin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Osterman is defending well though. Yu Sin let's go of the attempt for now.
Yu Sin is breathing heavily.
Yu Sin is trying to stick to Osterman's back but Osterman is turning into Yu Sin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yu Sin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Osterman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yu Sin (13) vs (2) Osterman
Osterman passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Yu Sin is defending against the submission attempts here by Osterman.
#SUB2#
Osterman is working for a kimura but Yu Sin is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Osterman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Yu Sin manages to get to full guard.
Yu Sin 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: Yu Sin (15) vs (2) Osterman#SUB#
Yu Sin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osterman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yu Sin. #SUB#
Yu Sin is trying to work for a kimura but Osterman is defending well.
#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Yu Sin is working for a kimura but Osterman is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Yu Sin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (18) vs (2) Osterman
Yu Sin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Osterman is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Yu Sin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Osterman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Osterman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yu Sin (18) vs (4) Osterman
Yu Sin wants to improve his position but Osterman is controlling well.
Yu Sin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Osterman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Osterman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yu Sin (22) vs (4) Osterman#SUB#
Yu Sin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Yu Sin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Osterman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Yu Sin looking for the RNC. #T5#
Osterman tries to escape but Yu Sin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Yu Sin is trying to stick to Osterman's back but Osterman is turning into Yu Sin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yu Sin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Osterman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yu Sin (22) vs (6) Osterman#SUB2#
Osterman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yu Sin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Yu Sin working for a triangle but Osterman defends it easily.
Osterman pushes down on Yu Sin's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Yu Sin is defending against the submission attempts here by Osterman.
Yu Sin wants to improve his position but Osterman is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Osterman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Osterman moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (22) vs (9) Osterman
Yu Sin is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Osterman tries for a kimura but Yu Sin is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Osterman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Yu Sin is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Osterman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yu Sin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7#
Yu Sin wants to improve his position but Osterman is controlling well.
Yu Sin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Osterman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yu Sin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Yu Sin is looking for a triangle but Osterman pushes his legs off easily.
Osterman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yu Sin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Osterman drops back looking for a leg! Yu Sin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yu Sin manages to kick Osterman off! Osterman jumps back into Yu Sin's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yu Sin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yu Sin (24) vs (9) Osterman
Yu Sin wants to pass the guard but Osterman is keeping the position.#T8#
Yu Sin stands and throws Osterman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (27) vs (9) Osterman
Yu Sin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Osterman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yu Sin (29) vs (9) Osterman
Yu Sin prevents Osterman from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Yu Sin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Osterman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Osterman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Yu Sin wants to work for an arm triangle but Osterman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Yu Sin is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Osterman is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Yu Sin is tapping! Great win for Osterman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Osterman! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXVI
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Zekariays Solomon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Solomon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solomon wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Solomon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solomon (2) vs (0) Takahashi
Solomon tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Solomon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon is looking to pass into half guard but Takahashi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takahashi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (2) vs (2) Takahashi
Takahashi postures up.
#SUB#
Solomon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takahashi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (2) vs (5) Takahashi
Takahashi slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon manages to get back to half guard.
Takahashi trying to mount his opponent but Solomon defends it.
Solomon wants to get back to full guard but Takahashi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (2) vs (8) Takahashi#T1#
Solomon wants to control but Takahashi postures up.
Solomon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Solomon actively working from the bottom here.
Solomon is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Solomon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
Takahashi trying to control the pace.
Solomon gets full guard.
Solomon controlling Takahashi's posture. #T2#
Solomon wants to hit a sweep here but Takahashi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Solomon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (2) vs (11) Takahashi
Takahashi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Solomon to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (2) vs (14) Takahashi
Solomon rolls, trying to escape but Takahashi keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon trying to control the hands but Takahashi breaks the grip.
Solomon tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
It looks like Takahashi 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.#T3#
Solomon trying to control but not successfully.
Solomon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Takahashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takahashi trying to control but Solomon is having none of it.
Takahashi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Solomon to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (2) vs (17) Takahashi#SUB2#
Takahashi working for a choke but Solomon is defending well.
Solomon rolls, trying to escape but Takahashi keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Takahashi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Solomon doesn't escape.
Solomon tries to break free.
Takahashi keeps control of the position easily here as Solomon tries to buck him off.
#T5#
Solomon is really stuck here.
Takahashi has good solid back control here.
Solomon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Solomon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Takahashi.
Takahashi doesn't have the hooks in and Solomon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (4) vs (17) Takahashi
Solomon wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Solomon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Takahashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Solomon wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Takahashi is pulling down on Solomon's head. It's preventing any offense from Solomon, at least for the moment.
Solomon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solomon looking to sit in guard and control but Takahashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (4) vs (19) Takahashi#T7#
Solomon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solomon wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Solomon is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up. #SUB#
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takahashi passes into half guard.
Solomon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi controlling the pace. #T8#
Solomon is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but Solomon defending well.
Takahashi trying to control the pace.
Solomon is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Solomon is trying to control but Takahashi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (4) vs (22) Takahashi
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Solomon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg.
Takahashi is keen to just control but Solomon is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Solomon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Solomon wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment.
Solomon is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up.
Solomon wants to sweep but no luck. #T10##SUB#
Takahashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solomon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takahashi has managed to get both his arms back between Solomon's legs - danger averted.
Takahashi trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom.
Takahashi being controlled here momentarily.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solomon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (6) vs (22) Takahashi#SUB2#
Takahashi has his feet on Solomon's thighs here. He's pushed Solomon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Solomon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Genkei Takahashi!
After the fight, Genkei Takahashi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXVI
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; John Osterman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Savage has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Osterman counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Savage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Osterman regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (2) vs (0) Osterman
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage pushes down on Osterman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Savage is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Osterman tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Savage is looking for a kimura but Osterman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savage to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Osterman is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osterman keeps working. #T1#
Osterman is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Savage wants to work for an arm triangle but Osterman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savage is looking to advance position but Osterman won't allow it.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Osterman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Osterman manages to get to full guard.
Savage wants to control from the top but Osterman keeps moving.
Savage is really struggling to control Osterman but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
Savage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (5) vs (0) Osterman#T2#
Osterman is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Savage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Osterman, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Savage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Osterman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterman gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Osterman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savage trying to control but Osterman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Osterman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savage content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Savage pushing down on Osterman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Osterman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Osterman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Osterman looks winded!
Savage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (8) vs (0) Osterman#SUB#
Savage working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Osterman manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4##SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Savage is looking for a kimura here.
Osterman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savage's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savage (8) vs (4) Osterman#SUB2#
Osterman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Savage has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Savage tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Osterman looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Savage taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Osterman! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXV
Date: Feb 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 32 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 53 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rolla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (4) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz stops Rolla from passing to mount.
Rolla trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Rolla controls the position.
Rolla tries to move to mount but Cruz blocks the move with his legs.
Rolla works to advance to full mount. Cruz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (6) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Rolla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz 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.#T1#
Rolla not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Rolla content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rolla is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Rolla moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz manages to get back to half guard.
Rolla wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Rolla's attempts to control the action.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolla has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolla wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Rolla moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (15) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Rolla is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cruz is defending well though. Rolla let's go of the attempt for now.
Cruz tries to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rolla is trying to stick to Cruz's back but Cruz is turning into Rolla. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rolla's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cruz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (15) vs (2) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz 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. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Rolla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rolla manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Rolla's guard.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (17) vs (2) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rolla defends well.
Rolla pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it. #SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rolla pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Rolla is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg.
Rolla trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Rolla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (20) vs (2) Cruz
Rolla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Rolla's attempts to control the action.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Cruz 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#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz looks winded!
Rolla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (23) vs (2) Cruz#T5#
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cruz is holding on tight.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Rolla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Cruz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rolla.
Rolla looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cruz is looking to improve his position but Rolla isn't that keen on the idea.
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T6#
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.
Rolla tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Rolla is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz won't allow Rolla to pass to mount.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well. #T7##SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rolla pulls his head out easily.
Rolla stalling.
Rolla is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (26) vs (2) Cruz
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (29) vs (2) Cruz#SUB#
Cruz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rolla is trying to stick to Cruz's back but Cruz is turning into Rolla. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rolla's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cruz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (29) vs (4) Cruz
My spies in War Hound MMA inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Rolla slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (31) vs (4) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Rolla defends easily.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (34) vs (4) Cruz
Rolla is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (36) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rolla has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (39) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Rolla has good solid back control here.
Cruz is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cruz showing good submission defense here.
Rolla trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cruz tries to break free.
#SUB#
Rolla is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cruz with him. Cruz is trying to defend but Rolla has an arm under the chin now! Cruz grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXV
Date: Feb 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alden Morris!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morris fails with the takedown#TD#
and Ignon counters with a single leg into guard. Morris didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (0) Morris
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Morris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ignon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ignon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (5) vs (0) Morris
Ignon working away.#SUB#
Ignon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ignon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morris, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ignon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Ignon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ignon is trying to get an arm triangle but Morris is defending well. #SUB#
Ignon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morris is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Ignon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morris, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ignon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Morris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ignon but great work by Morris. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignon (5) vs (4) Morris
Ignon gets back to half guard.
Ignon moves into full guard.
Morris wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (7) vs (4) Morris
Ignon tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
Ignon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morris's guard. #SUB#
Ignon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Morris trying to hold on to Ignon's head to control him but Ignon postures up.
#SUB#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morris has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ignon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morris sees it coming and defends easily.
Morris wants to control but Ignon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morris wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ignon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morris is just riding it out for now. Ignon eventually gives up the hold.
Morris trying to hold on to Ignon's head to control him but Ignon postures up.
#T4#
Morris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ignon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Ignon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ignon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morris is just riding it out for now. Ignon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ignon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morris is just riding it out for now. Ignon eventually gives up the hold. #T5##SUB2#
Morris looking for submissions off his back.
Morris is pressing down on Ignon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ignon drops back looking for a leg! Morris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morris manages to kick Ignon off! Ignon jumps back into Morris's guard.
Ignon looking to pass the guard.
Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morris can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6##SUB#
Ignon wants to work for an arm triangle but Morris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
#SUB#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
#SUB#
Ignon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morris defends it well.
Morris is looking to control Ignon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morris avoid being mounted?#T7##SUB#
Ignon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morris sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ignon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ignon. #SUB#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morris has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ignon seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignon prevents Morris from improving his position.#T8#
Ignon tries to pass to full mount but Morris defends it. #SUB#
Ignon is working for a submission of some sort.
Morris is trying to control but can't.
Morris gets full guard.
Ignon slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ignon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ignon is working for a kimura but Morris is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9##SUB#
Ignon wants to work for an arm triangle but Morris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
#SUB#
Ignon seems to be working for a kimura but Morris defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ignon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB#
Ignon is working for a kimura but Morris is defending it quite comfortably.
Ignon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (10) vs (4) Morris#SUB#
Ignon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morris shrugs it off. #SUB#
Ignon has hold of Morris's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morris manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Morris tries to improve his position but instead Ignon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignon (13) vs (4) Morris#T11##SUB#
Ignon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morris has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Morris preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ignon. #SUB#
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Morris is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Ignon working for a choke but Morris is defending well. #SUB#
Ignon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Morris defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Ignon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T12#
Ignon keeps control of the position as Morris tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ignon looking for the choke but no joy.
Morris looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for the choke from the back position but Morris is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Ignon is persistently looking for the submission but Morris is defending it well.
#SUB#
Ignon sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Morris taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sauv Ignon!
A very excited looking Sauv Ignon 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:
Pitbull XXIV
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Edgar Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kvakkestad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (0) Freeman
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvakkestad passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (5) vs (0) Freeman
Freeman is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kvakkestad is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Freeman is surviving well by controlling Kvakkestad's body position as best he can.
Freeman is desperately trying to improve his position but Kvakkestad has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad looking to control but Freeman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Freeman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Freeman actively working from the bottom here.
Freeman wants to get back to full guard but Kvakkestad has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (8) vs (0) Freeman#T1#
Kvakkestad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freeman is looking to escape.
Kvakkestad prevents Freeman from getting the reversal.
Freeman stops Kvakkestad from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Freeman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kvakkestad tries to control but Freeman wriggling away. #SUB#
Kvakkestad with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Kvakkestad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Freeman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Kvakkestad is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kvakkestad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Loki Kvakkestad!
After winning the bout, Loki Kvakkestad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXIV
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Emerson Conley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; John Osterman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Osterman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Conley did well to prevent Osterman getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conley (0) vs (2) Osterman#SUB#
Conley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Osterman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Conley (0) vs (5) Osterman
Conley is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Osterman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Conley tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Osterman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Osterman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Osterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Conley tries to bench press Osterman off him but Osterman keeps the position. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Osterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Conley tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Osterman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Conley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Osterman's guard! Nice work there by Conley! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conley (2) vs (5) Osterman#SUB2#
Osterman looking for a guillotine here but Conley defends easily.
#SUB2#
Conley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osterman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conley has managed to get both his arms back between Osterman's legs - danger averted.
Conley trying to control the position from guard on top but Osterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Osterman is keeping the position.
Osterman looking for a sweep. Not yet Osterman, not yet. #T3#
Conley wants to control from the top but Osterman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking for a triangle but Conley pushes his legs off easily.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking for a triangle but Conley pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Conley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Osterman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Conley trying to control but Osterman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Osterman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conley trying to control but Osterman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conley defends well.
Osterman keeping full guard, as Conley tries to pass.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Osterman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Conley escapes and throws Osterman's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Conley (5) vs (5) Osterman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Conley is looking to take a break and control but Osterman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osterman is trying to get back to half guard.
Conley trying to control the position but Osterman is working away.
Conley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Conley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Conley tries to move to mount but Osterman blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Osterman is looking to reverse the position.
Conley is looking to take a break and control but Osterman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osterman tries to bench press Conley off him but Conley keeps the position.
Osterman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Conley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Osterman actively working from the bottom here.
Osterman is staying active underneath Conley, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7##SUB#
Conley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Osterman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.
Osterman is not content to let Conley control the position.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conley wants to control but Osterman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conley pulls his head out easily.
Osterman looks winded!
Conley wants to pass to mount but Osterman is defending the position. #T8##SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Conley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conley pulls his head out easily.
Conley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Conley is trying to control the action in half guard but Osterman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Osterman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Conley trying to control but Osterman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Osterman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conley tries to free his leg and advance position but Osterman is retaining full guard.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Osterman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Osterman looking for a guillotine here but Conley defends easily.
#SUB2#
Osterman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conley defends well.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB2#
Osterman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conley is aware though and is defending well.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Conley is sitting in close to Osterman's body. Osterman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Conley is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Conley is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Osterman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Osterman! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXIV
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ji Hun Wee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Zackery Russo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wee looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wee (2) vs (0) Russo
Wee passes into half guard.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Russo wants to control but Wee is keeping busy.
Wee trying to mount his opponent but Russo defends it.
Russo trying to hold on to Wee's head to control him but Wee postures up.
Wee moves into full mount! Russo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (5) vs (0) Russo
Russo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo tries to hold on but Wee postures up.
Wee wants to take Russo's back here but Russo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Russo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Russo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wee (5) vs (4) Russo#T1#
Wee rolls, trying to escape but Russo keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Wee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wee is in bad spot here.
Wee is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Russo working for a choke but Wee is defending well.
Wee breaks Russo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wee (7) vs (4) Russo
Russo looks winded!
Wee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wee 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 starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wee is pushing down on Russo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russo is fighting to maintain full guard but Wee has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Wee seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Russo trying to hold on to Wee's head to control him but Wee postures up.
Russo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wee (7) vs (8) Russo
Wee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Russo's guard. Nice work there by Wee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wee (9) vs (8) Russo
Wee advances to half guard. #SUB#
Wee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Russo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Russo wants to improve his position but Wee is controlling well.
#SUB#
Wee seems to be looking for submissions.
Russo trying to control but Wee postures up.
Russo is in trouble now - Wee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (12) vs (8) Russo#T3#
Wee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Wee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Russo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wee works to advance to full mount. Russo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wee (14) vs (8) Russo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wee prevents Russo from improving his position.#SUB#
Wee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wee seems to be looking for submissions.
Wee trying to pass the guard but Russo defending well. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Russo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wee won't allow Russo to sweep him here.
Russo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wee is now in half guard.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Wee wants to free his trapped foot but Russo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wee prevents Russo from improving his position.
Russo trying to control here.
Wee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Russo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Wee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russo sees it coming and defends easily.#T5##SUB#
Wee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Russo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wee.
The fighters are battling for position here. Russo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Russo controls Wee momentarily but Wee frees himself.
Wee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wee stands and throws Russo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (17) vs (8) Russo
Russo is looking for a sweep.
Russo regains half guard.#SUB#
Wee is trying to work for a kimura but Russo is defending well.
Russo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Russo.#T6#
Wee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Wee pushes down on Russo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Russo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wee is trying to work for a kimura but Russo is defending well.
Russo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Russo tries to get to full guard but Wee has control of the leg.
Russo is still trying to improve position.#T7##SUB#
Wee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Russo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wee.
Wee trying to mount his opponent but Russo defends it. #SUB#
Wee is working for a kimura but Russo is defending it quite comfortably.
Wee tries to pass to full mount but Russo defends it.
Russo is pressing down on Wee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Russo has his foot on Wee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wee works his way back into a safe position though.
Wee looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Wee pushing down on Russo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (20) vs (8) Russo
Russo is controlling an arm, preventing Wee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Russo can't escape the position.
Wee is looking to work his way around to Russo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Wee looking to isolate an arm here. Russo doesn't see it coming and as Wee extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Wee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ji Hun Wee!
A very excited looking Ji Hun Wee 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:
Pitbull XXIV
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jung Yu Sin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alvaro Key!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Key fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yu Sin to the ground. Key is now in Yu Sin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yu Sin (0) vs (2) Key#SUB#
Yu Sin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Yu Sin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Key doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Key manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Key thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yu Sin wants to sweep here but Key controlling him for the moment.
Yu Sin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yu Sin (2) vs (2) Key
Yu Sin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Key's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yu Sin seems to be looking for submissions.
Yu Sin trying to pass the guard but Key defending well. #SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yu Sin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Yu Sin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Key is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jung Yu Sin!
A victorious Jung Yu Sin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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