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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
新年おめでとう 22-23
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 7 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dagestanskiy moves into the clinch successfully.
Destroyer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dagestanskiy is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Dagestanskiy lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (2) vs (0) Destroyer
Destroyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Destroyer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dagestanskiy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (2) vs (2) Destroyer
Dagestanskiy can't keep his opponent in guard - Destroyer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer is thwarting Dagestanskiy's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Destroyer seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Dagestanskiy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dagestanskiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Destroyer is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Dagestanskiy is looking for a triangle but Destroyer pushes his legs off easily.
Dagestanskiy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Destroyer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (4) vs (2) Destroyer
Destroyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Destroyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Destroyer, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dagestanskiy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Destroyer has Dagestanskiy pulled in close to control his posture.
Destroyer controls Dagestanskiy momentarily but Dagestanskiy frees himself.
Dagestanskiy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Dagestanskiy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dagestanskiy stopping the sweep attempt from Destroyer.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy wants to pass the guard but Destroyer is keeping the position.
Dagestanskiy stopping the sweep attempt from Destroyer.
Dagestanskiy tries to free his leg and advance position but Destroyer is retaining full guard.
Destroyer controls Dagestanskiy momentarily but Dagestanskiy frees himself.
Dagestanskiy passes Destroyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Still in half guard, Dagestanskiy seems content to control.
Dagestanskiy trying to control from half guard but Destroyer is working away.
Destroyer manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Dagestanskiy has gone for a leg lock! Destroyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dagestanskiy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (4) vs (4) Destroyer
Dagestanskiy keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dagestanskiy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Destroyer defends it easily.#T5##SUB#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Destroyer postures up.
Destroyer is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Dagestanskiy is looking for a triangle but Destroyer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dagestanskiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Dagestanskiy can't keep his opponent in guard - Destroyer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Destroyer works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dagestanskiy (4) vs (7) Destroyer
Dagestanskiy regains half guard.
Destroyer trying to control the action but Dagestanskiy is working from the bottom. #T7#
Destroyer tries to pass to full mount but Dagestanskiy defends it.
Destroyer trying to control the action but Dagestanskiy is working from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy is trying to get back to full guard.
Dagestanskiy is refusing to be controlled, as Destroyer sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Destroyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Dagestanskiy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8##SUB2#
Destroyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Destroyer is pressing down on Dagestanskiy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dagestanskiy is holding on for now.
Dagestanskiy wants to control but Destroyer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dagestanskiy wants to get back to full guard but Destroyer has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dagestanskiy (4) vs (10) Destroyer
Dagestanskiy is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Destroyer taking a breather here.
Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but Dagestanskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Destroyer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dagestanskiy is looking to regain half guard here but Destroyer keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Destroyer wants to control but Dagestanskiy is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Destroyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T11#
Dagestanskiy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dagestanskiy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (6) vs (10) Destroyer
Dagestanskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Destroyer keeps working.
Destroyer manages to get to full guard.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12##SUB2#
Destroyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Destroyer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (6) vs (12) Destroyer
Dagestanskiy is pulling down on Destroyer's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Dagestanskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Destroyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Destroyer is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Dagestanskiy is trying to hold Destroyer in close to prevent damage but Destroyer has managed to pass into half guard.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Destroyer postures up.
Destroyer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dagestanskiy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dagestanskiy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Dagestanskiy is looking to improve his position.
Dagestanskiy wants to control but Destroyer passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dagestanskiy (6) vs (15) Destroyer
Destroyer trying to control the position but Dagestanskiy is working away.
Dagestanskiy can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Destroyer wins on points by 15 to 6.
After winning the bout, Chicken Destroyer 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:
CWC 329 - Prelims
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 30 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dagestanskiy has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Savkov decides to pull guard.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dagestanskiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dagestanskiy has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.
Dagestanskiy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dagestanskiy wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Dagestanskiy is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (0) Dagestanskiy
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dagestanskiy pulls Savkov in to control the position.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy is keeping the position.
Dagestanskiy pulls Savkov in to control the position.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dagestanskiy is retaining full guard.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Savkov looking to sit in guard and control but Dagestanskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (2) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Savkov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Savkov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (4) vs (2) Dagestanskiy#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Savkov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dagestanskiy has tightened it up now! Savkov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khaba Dagestanskiy!
During a confident post fight interview, Khaba Dagestanskiy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 328 - Prelims
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Owen Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Dagestanskiy jumps into guard, dragging Alvarez to the mat.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position.
Dagestanskiy keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dagestanskiy wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dagestanskiy is controlling Alvarez's trapped leg to prevent Alvarez from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is trying to control. Dagestanskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Dagestanskiy wants to get back to full guard.
Dagestanskiy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dagestanskiy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dagestanskiy is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy is keeping the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dagestanskiy keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #T2#
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Dagestanskiy 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.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez pushes down on Dagestanskiy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alvarez prevents Dagestanskiy from improving his position.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dagestanskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is thwarting Dagestanskiy's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dagestanskiy keeps working.
Alvarez controlling the pace.
Dagestanskiy trying to control from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dagestanskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Alvarez pushing down on Dagestanskiy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Alvarez wants to control but Dagestanskiy is keeping him busy.
Dagestanskiy controlling the position well.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dagestanskiy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Dagestanskiy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alvarez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy is defending well.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Dagestanskiy is working away.
Dagestanskiy trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez is looking to stall here but Dagestanskiy recovers full guard.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Dagestanskiy keeps moving. #T6#
Dagestanskiy pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dagestanskiy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Dagestanskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alvarez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (2) Dagestanskiy#T7#
Alvarez 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dagestanskiy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Dagestanskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Dagestanskiy content to stall in guard here.
Dagestanskiy looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy looking to control.
Alvarez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Alvarez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dagestanskiy won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Dagestanskiy tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez is keen to just control but Dagestanskiy is a slippery customer.#T10##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy with the active half guard here but Alvarez passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (7) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
You can see the frustration on Dagestanskiy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Dagestanskiy is defending well.
Alvarez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dagestanskiy tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.#T11#
Alvarez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dagestanskiy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.
Alvarez is looking to stall here but Dagestanskiy recovers full guard.
Dagestanskiy working a defensive guard here.
Dagestanskiy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy is keeping the position.#T12#
Dagestanskiy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dagestanskiy keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dagestanskiy looking to control.
Dagestanskiy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez passes Dagestanskiy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dagestanskiy is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dagestanskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Alvarez stalling.
Alvarez trying to control from Dagestanskiy's half guard. Dagestanskiy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alvarez pushes down on Dagestanskiy's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez moves into full mount! Dagestanskiy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (10) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Owen Alvarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Steve The Samurai!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dagestanskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
The Samurai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (0) vs (2) The Samurai
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.
Dagestanskiy wants to control but The Samurai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Samurai content to control rather than advance.
Dagestanskiy tries to roll over but The Samurai keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Samurai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dagestanskiy trying to hold on to The Samurai's head to control him but The Samurai postures up.
Dagestanskiy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Samurai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The Samurai wants to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy is defending well. #SUB2#
The Samurai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dagestanskiy defends it well.
Dagestanskiy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Samurai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Samurai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dagestanskiy (4) vs (2) The Samurai
Dagestanskiy keeps control of the position as The Samurai tries to break free.
#SUB#
The Samurai won't enjoy being in this position. Dagestanskiy looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - The Samurai is tapping - it's over boys! Dagestanskiy picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khaba Dagestanskiy!
Khaba Dagestanskiy 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:
CWC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Makarov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Makarov 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.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makarov defends well.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Pripyat pushes a forearm under Makarov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Makarov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Prelims
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Dagestanskiy#SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dagestanskiy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Dagestanskiy#SUB#
McDonald working for a triangle but Dagestanskiy defends it easily.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dagestanskiy defends well.#SUB#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Dagestanskiy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dagestanskiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dagestanskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Dagestanskiy tries to pass.
Dagestanskiy pushing down on McDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB2#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Dagestanskiy.
#SUB#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the pace. #SUB#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dagestanskiy to get the leverage. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dagestanskiy wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #T4#
Dagestanskiy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald gets full guard.#SUB#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dagestanskiy slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Dagestanskiy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5##SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dagestanskiy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a submission of some sort.
Dagestanskiy wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Dagestanskiy tries to pass. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dagestanskiy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Dagestanskiy
McDonald tries to buck Dagestanskiy off but Dagestanskiy is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6#
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.
Dagestanskiy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (8) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T7#
Dagestanskiy trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald tries to hold on but Dagestanskiy pushes him away.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Dagestanskiy's attempts to control the action. #T8#
McDonald regains half guard.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
Dagestanskiy slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Dagestanskiy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (11) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy trying to control but McDonald is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy working for a submission but McDonald is keeping him at bay.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Dagestanskiy wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely. #T10##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDonald regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dagestanskiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dagestanskiy has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Dagestanskiy defends easily.
#T11#
Dagestanskiy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dagestanskiy stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (14) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
Dagestanskiy is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Dagestanskiy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dagestanskiy prefers to stall for the moment though.#T12##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dagestanskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dagestanskiy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Dagestanskiy controls the position.
Dagestanskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dagestanskiy is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13##SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dagestanskiy pulls his head out easily.
Dagestanskiy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Dagestanskiy is controlling well.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy drops back, looking for a kneebar! McDonald looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McDonald looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McDonald! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (6) vs (14) Dagestanskiy
You can see the frustration on Dagestanskiy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
McDonald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dagestanskiy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Dagestanskiy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (16) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dagestanskiy wins on points by 16 to 6.
A victorious Khaba Dagestanskiy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
CWC 320 - Prelims
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Pripyat has closed the distance and engaged Petrov in a clinch.
#TD2#
Petrov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (0) vs (2) Petrov #SUB#
Pripyat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pripyat wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Pripyat controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov 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.
Pripyat trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
Petrov slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Petrov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pripyat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petrov trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there. #T3#
Petrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrov being controlled here momentarily.
Petrov forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Petrov seems content to control.#T4##SUB2#
Petrov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pripyat sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for a kimura but Pripyat is defending it quite comfortably.
Pripyat keeping control of the position.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Petrov sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pripyat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (0) vs (5) Petrov
Pripyat seems a little lost for a moment, as Petrov dominates the positioning.
Petrov trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov 's best efforts.#T7#
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov moves into full mount! Pripyat won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (0) vs (8) Petrov
Pripyat gets back to half guard.
Petrov is pressing down on Pripyat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pripyat is holding on for now.
Pripyat is trying is best to control the position here.
Petrov prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Pripyat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Pripyat pulls Petrov in to control the position.
Petrov 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.
Pripyat looking to control.
Pripyat wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck. #T9##SUB#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrov content to stall in guard here.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up. #T10#
Pripyat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Petrov trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but Pripyat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (8) Petrov #SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov .
Pripyat slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov moves into full guard.
#T12#
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pripyat preventing the sweep.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov 's guard. #T13#
Pripyat moves into full mount! Petrov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (8) Petrov
Pripyat trying to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Pripyat controlling from mount.
Pripyat fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Pripyat jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Petrov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pripyat wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #T14##SUB#
Pripyat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petrov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pripyat's guard! Nice work there by Petrov ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (5) vs (10) Petrov
Pripyat trying to control the position here.
Petrov trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
SMASH: Torsten vs Lomax
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shabanov is looking to counter punch.
Cobb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cobb.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Cobb lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Shabanov's shoulder, as Shabanov tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Cobb has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shabanov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shabanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
Shabanov scores with a head kick. Cobb tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Shabanov misses with a body kick.
Shabanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cobb.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Shabanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
#T2#
Shabanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shabanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Shabanov.
Cobb connects with a single shot there.
Cobb connects with a jab.#CUT2#Fedor Shabanov's cut is getting worse.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Shabanov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shabanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.#T3#
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Shabanov.
Cobb is looking for the big counter here.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Shabanov moves away and avoids it.
Cobb throws a right hand that Shabanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Shabanov also avoids with ease.
Shabanov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Shabanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb cracks Shabanov with a good jab.
Shabanov with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Semmy Cobb's cut even more.#T4#
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shabanov throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Shabanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabanov.
Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shabanov counters with a huge left! Cobb is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shabanov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cobb from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shabanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Shabanov!
A relieved looking Fedor Shabanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Semmy Cobb had this to say: 'I like ice cream and cookies'. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Prelims
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Oh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dagestanskiy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Oh (4) vs (0) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy tries to bench press Oh off him but Oh keeps the position.
Dagestanskiy holding on.
Oh taking a breather here.
Dagestanskiy is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy is still trying to improve position.
Dagestanskiy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dagestanskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dagestanskiy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dagestanskiy is trying to maintain the position but Oh is very close to passing his half guard.
Dagestanskiy is doing well to control the position and prevent Oh from advancing to side control.
Dagestanskiy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oh (4) vs (4) Dagestanskiy#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy has got his arm under Oh's chin working for the choke has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Oh has spun round into Dagestanskiy's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (6) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dagestanskiy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oh controls the pace.
Dagestanskiy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oh is one step ahead there.
Oh being controlled here momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy has his foot on Oh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oh works his way back into a safe position though.
Dagestanskiy has Oh pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oh defends well.
Dagestanskiy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB2#
Oh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dagestanskiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oh has managed to get both his arms back between Dagestanskiy's legs - danger averted.
Oh won't allow Dagestanskiy to sweep him here.
Dagestanskiy is pulling down on Oh's head. It's preventing any offense from Oh, at least for the moment.
Dagestanskiy looking to control.
#T5#
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy pulls Oh in to control the position. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dagestanskiy keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully.
Oh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dagestanskiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dagestanskiy controlling the position.
Dagestanskiy 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.#T6#
Dagestanskiy is trying to keep Oh in close.
#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oh passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (9) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Oh gets to mount! Dagestanskiy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oh (11) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy tries to hold on but Oh postures up.#T7#
Oh trying to control but Dagestanskiy is having none of it.
Dagestanskiy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dagestanskiy 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.
Dagestanskiy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oh (11) vs (8) Dagestanskiy
Oh is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8##SUB2#
Oh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dagestanskiy's arms. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Oh is controlling Dagestanskiy 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (13) vs (8) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Oh is proving a slippery customer.
#T9##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
Dagestanskiy working a defensive guard here.
Oh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dagestanskiy pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy working for a triangle but Oh defends it easily.
#T11#
Oh trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh looking to sit in guard and control but Dagestanskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (13) vs (10) Dagestanskiy
Oh being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh 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: Oh (15) vs (10) Dagestanskiy#T12#
Dagestanskiy gets back to full guard.
Oh preventing the sweep.
Dagestanskiy looking to control.
Oh preventing the sweep.
Oh passes into half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Oh not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Oh stalling away here and it's allowed Dagestanskiy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Oh controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy working for submissions but it's allowed Oh to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dagestanskiy is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Jisoo Oh thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Peterson vs Addams
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 31 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Pripyat instigates a clinch.
Morgan wants a takedown but no success here.
Pripyat goes for a takedown attempt but Morgan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pripyat fails with a takedown attempt.
Karelin Pripyat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pripyat gets a clinch.
Morgan is trying to drag Pripyat to the mat but Pripyat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan tries to score a body lock takedown but Pripyat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karelin Pripyat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Morgan.#TD#
Pripyat lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Morgan#T1#
Morgan wants to improve his position but Pripyat is controlling well.
Pripyat is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Pripyat wants to work for an arm triangle but Morgan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morgan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pripyat manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Morgan
Pripyat controlling the position easily from mount.
Morgan manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Pripyat moves into full mount! Morgan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (0) Morgan#SUB#
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Morgan is now in Pripyat's guard. A big mistake from Pripyat there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (8) vs (2) Morgan
Pripyat wants to control but Morgan passes easily into half guard.
Morgan trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is trying to control but Morgan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan prevents Pripyat from getting the reversal.#T3#
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Morgan's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat wants to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Morgan content just to control the position here.
Pripyat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Morgan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morgan wants to control but instead Pripyat manages to regain half guard.
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (10) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan trying to control the position.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Morgan trying to control the position.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pripyat is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pripyat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pripyat has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Morgan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pripyat 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 Morgan. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (13) vs (5) Morgan
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.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pripyat's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Morgan trying to control but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat trying to mount his opponent but Morgan defends it.
Morgan is trying is best to control the position here.
We've been hearing that Pripyat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pripyat is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pripyat frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (16) vs (5) Morgan
Pripyat trying to control but Morgan is having none of it. #T7#
Pripyat manages to capitalize on a mistake by Morgan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (19) vs (5) Morgan
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
Morgan just trying to survive but Pripyat is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pripyat wants to control but Morgan manages to buck him off and is now in Pripyat's guard! Nice work there by Morgan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (19) vs (7) Morgan#SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Pripyat seems keen to control Morgan's posture.
Pripyat looking to control.
#SUB#
Pripyat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pripyat looking for a sweep. Not yet Pripyat, not yet.
Pripyat being controlled here, momentarily.
Pripyat looking to control.
#T9#
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morgan passes into half guard.
Morgan not doing much here.
#T10#
Pripyat is looking to get back to full guard here but Morgan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (19) vs (10) Morgan
Morgan wants to take a breather but Pripyat manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Morgan.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan passes Pripyat's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Well, if Morgan 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.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but Pripyat defending well.
Well, if Morgan 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.
Pripyat is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Pripyat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up. #SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morgan trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.#T13#
Pripyat managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pripyat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (21) vs (10) Morgan#T14#
Pripyat trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Morgan is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
Pripyat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan pulls Pripyat in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 21 to 10. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Castella
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Cobb swings for the body but Kapisi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapisi. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb lands a two punch combo.
Kapisi lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kapisi misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Kapisi.
Kapisi looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Cobb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
Kapisi misses the shot to the body.
Kapisi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapisi misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapisi ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Kapisi lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.#KD2#
Kapisi lands a big right hand that sends Cobb crashing to the mat! Kapisi stays standing though and waves Cobb back to his feet!
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Kapisi moved out of range nicely.
Kapisi punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
Kapisi throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kapisi drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Cobb's head, knocking him out cold! Kapisi is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keone Kapisi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Keone Kapisi waved his t-shirt featuring New Standard's logo in front of the cameras.
Semmy Cobb spoke after the fight, saying 'I like ice cream and cookies'. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Prelims
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lavicci gets tackled into the cage by Pripyat. Pripyat maintains the clinch.
Lavicci tries to pull guard but Pripyat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pripyat tries to score a body lock takedown but Lavicci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Pripyat has hold of one of Lavicci's legs. Lavicci is fighting the takedown attempt but Pripyat gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Lavicci#SUB#
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci prevents Pripyat from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pripyat is trying to get an arm triangle but Lavicci is defending well. #SUB#
Pripyat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Pripyat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away.
Pripyat is really struggling to control Lavicci but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci prevents Pripyat from improving position.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #T3#
Lavicci regains half guard.
Pripyat trying to control the pace.
Pripyat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing that Pripyat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lavicci has control of Pripyat's left arm, preventing Pripyat from doing any damage.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T4#
Lavicci is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass. #T5#
Pripyat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (0) Lavicci#SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lavicci has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Pripyat goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lavicci has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pripyat but great work by Lavicci. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (8) vs (4) Lavicci
Pripyat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pripyat wants to control the action here but instead Lavicci manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Pripyat controls the position.
Pripyat is desperately trying to improve his position but Lavicci has a good base and remains in mount.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is looking to work his way around to Pripyat's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pripyat wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (8) vs (10) Lavicci
Lavicci keeps control of the position easily here as Pripyat tries to buck him off.
Pripyat looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lavicci.
#T7#
Lavicci controlling from the back.
Will Lavicci go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lavicci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pripyat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Pripyat showing good submission defense here.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Lavicci manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci doesn't have the hooks in and Pripyat manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (10) vs (10) Lavicci
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (10) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Pripyat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pripyat is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Pripyat regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lavicci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up. #T10#
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (12) vs (12) Lavicci
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (12) vs (14) Lavicci
Pripyat wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lavicci is now in half guard.
Lavicci trying to control the pace.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Pripyat is defending the position. #SUB#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T12#
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Pripyat wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lavicci in particular looking to stall.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Pripyat defending well. #T14#
Lavicci prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 14 to 12.
Post fight, an emotional Anthony Lavicci said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Simone vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pripyat's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Pripyat is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Pripyat defends it. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Addams wants to control but Pripyat is keeping him busy.
Pripyat is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Addams works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams trying to control the pace.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Addams moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (8) vs (0) Pripyat#T2#
Addams controlling from side mount.
Pripyat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
Addams controlling the action here.
Addams is stalling here. Pripyat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Addams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pripyat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (8) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (10) vs (4) Pripyat#T3#
Pripyat tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams content to control rather than advance.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pripyat for as long as he can get away with.
Addams prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams is looking to pass Pripyat's guard but actually Pripyat recovers to full guard. #T4#
Pripyat 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.
Addams trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Addams trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Addams pushes down on Pripyat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
Addams moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (13) vs (4) Pripyat
Addams is staying tight to Pripyat's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Addams advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (15) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams content just to control the position here. #T7#
Addams continues to stall.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Addams is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pripyat wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Addams prevents Pripyat from getting the reversal.#T8#
Addams looking to control but Pripyat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat prevents Addams from taking his back.
Addams wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Addams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Addams looking to control but Pripyat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pripyat stops Addams from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Addams controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Pripyat has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Addams's lack of action.
Addams wants to control but Pripyat is keeping him busy.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Addams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pripyat! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (18) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pripyat is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Addams wants to control but instead Pripyat manages to regain half guard.
Addams trying to control from Pripyat's half guard. Pripyat has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pripyat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Addams slips nicely into half guard.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pripyat keeps working.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pripyat wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Addams is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Addams works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (21) vs (4) Pripyat
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pripyat is controlling an arm, preventing Addams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pripyat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Addams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T12#
Pripyat tries to reverse the position but Addams maintains control.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams controlling from mount.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Pripyat keeps trying to improve his position.
Addams wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Addams takes Pripyat's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pripyat is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Addams (24) vs (4) Pripyat#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Addams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Despite being in a bad position, Pripyat is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Pripyat is trying to break free.
Addams struggling to keep hold of the position.
Addams is riding his opponent, not letting Pripyat buck him off.
Addams'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.#T14#
Addams controlling well, preventing Pripyat from escaping the position.
Pripyat staying busy and making it hard for Addams to control.
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Addams avoiding Pripyat 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Pripyat right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat trying to control the position but Addams manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
Lurch Addams 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:
SMASH: Branko vs Peieira
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
McCarty cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb misses the shot to the body. #KD#
McCarty lands a big right hand that sends Cobb crashing to the mat! McCarty stays standing though and waves Cobb back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.
Cobb looks winded!
Cobb moves away from the strike by McCarty.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
McCarty sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Cobb's defenses. It connects perfectly with Cobb's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren McCarty!
Semmy Cobb was interviewed post fight and said 'I like ice cream and cookies'. |
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Event:
SMASH: KillsInWater vs Hoodonk
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb with a hook.
Ruth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobb momentarily.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Ruth dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Ruth is out of range.
Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Ruth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range.
Ruth misses with a body shot.
Ruth lands with a right hand.
Cobb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cobb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Ruth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot.
Ruth throws a shot to the body.
Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruth circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot by Ruth.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Ruth had a free shot at his head there.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Ruth moved away.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a combination
and Ruth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cobb jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.#T3#
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Ruth had a free shot at his head there.
Ruth misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with a left to the body.
Ruth is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruth.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
Ruth misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb counters with a two punch combo.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Ruth is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruth misses.
Ruth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cobb rather than just go for the knockout.
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
A jab from Ruth finds it's way through Cobb's defenses.
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruth throws a sloppy body shot
and Cobb counters with a left and a right that stings Ruth.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Cobb closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruth misses with a looping right.
Ruth takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
As Ruth looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but Ruth just gets out of the way.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruth misses.
Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Myles Ruth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ruth stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Ruth takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruth throws a shot to the body.
Ruth slips a jab from Cobb.
Ruth misses with a straight left.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobb moves out of range as Ruth strikes.#T1#
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a body punch
and Ruth counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruth tries to clinch but Cobb is having none of it.
Cobb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Ruth dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Cobb cracks Ruth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
Cobb takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Ruth moved out of range nicely.
Ruth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot.
Cobb throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruth counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruth misses with a body shot.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Ruth blocks a jab.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth lands a right hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cobb might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Myles Ruth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb throws a shot to the body.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Ruth throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Ruth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ruth misses the body punch
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
Ruth cracks Cobb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Ruth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobb lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Ruth cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.#CL2#
Ruth closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Cobb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Cobb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.#T2#
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruth throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Ruth misses.
Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Ruth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Cobb throws a hook but Ruth avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Ruth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobb swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruth! But no joy.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myles Ruth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb misses with an uppercut
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
Ruth lands a right hook to the body.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Ruth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Ruth moves away from the strike by Cobb.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruth! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Ruth.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Ruth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Semmy Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Ruth misses with some punches.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruth prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Ruth misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Myles Ruth.
Well Ruth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Myles Ruth!
Our winner, Myles Ruth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Semmy Cobb was interviewed post fight and said 'I like ice cream and cookies'. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Ziyaeddin vs Diesel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 25 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pripyat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hirsch'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.#SUB2#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Hirsch defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pripyat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hirsch has control of Pripyat's left arm, preventing Pripyat from doing any damage.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pripyat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pripyat postures up.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Pripyat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Hirsch is really struggling to control Pripyat but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Pripyat has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Hirsch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (2) Pripyat
Hirsch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pripyat is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
Hirsch is looking to advance position but Pripyat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (6) Pripyat#T5#
Hirsch is looking to improve his position but Pripyat isn't that keen on the idea.
Pripyat wants to control the pace but Hirsch is squirming around nicely.
Hirsch is trying to escape the mount.
Pripyat trying to control but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Pripyat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hirsch wants to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Hirsch is desperately trying to improve his position but Pripyat has a good base and remains in mount.
Hirsch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pripyat passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (4) vs (9) Pripyat
Hirsch struggling a bit here.
Hirsch tries to control but Pripyat manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (4) vs (12) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hirsch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hirsch for a finish. #T7#
Pripyat trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat controlling well, preventing Hirsch from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Hirsch is having to fend off submission attempts from Pripyat, who is looking to sink in the choke. Pripyat doesn't have the hooks in though and Hirsch manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (6) vs (12) Pripyat
Hirsch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Hirsch passes into half guard.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Hirsch 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. #T9#
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Pripyat has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hirsch has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (12) Pripyat
Pripyat being controlled for a moment.
Pripyat is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Pripyat is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hirsch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pripyat is still trying to improve position.
Hirsch controlling the pace.
Hirsch passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (12) vs (12) Pripyat#T11#
Hirsch is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pripyat's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pripyat tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch gets to mount! Pripyat was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (14) vs (12) Pripyat
Pripyat is trying desperately to improve position.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount but Hirsch keeps good control and instead manages to take Pripyat's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (17) vs (12) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to break free.
Good control from Hirsch.#T12#
Hirsch wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hirsch has good solid back control here.
Pripyat is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pripyat is in bad spot here.
#T13#
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.
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pripyat looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hirsch.
Hirsch controlling from the back.#T14#
Hirsch has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pripyat prevents Hirsch from getting a body triangle.
Pripyat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Hirsch manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Pripyat right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Pripyat from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 17 to 12.
Harry Hirsch 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:
SMASH: Edwards vs Torsten
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Kruger throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
Kruger misses with the body kick
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Kruger closes the distance but Cobb moves to the side
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot.
Kruger misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruger tries to clinch
and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruger thinking.
Kruger tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruger looks winded!#KD#
Cobb lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kruger sprawling to the canvas. Cobb follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kruger hang on? #ROC#Kruger is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb not doing much here.
Kruger is still in real trouble! Can Cobb finish him?
Kruger seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Cobb frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cobb controlling from mount. #SUB#
Cobb swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kruger is now in Cobb's guard. A big mistake from Cobb there, giving up the dominant position!
Kruger lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Cobb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobb has wrist control.
Cobb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobb pulls Kruger in close to prevent any damage.
Cobb has a closed guard, preventing Kruger from standing up. #T3#
Cobb wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Cobb manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kruger swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Kruger clinches. #BC#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Kruger.
A quick step to the side and Cobb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger wants to clinch
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb throws a right hand that Kruger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruger also avoids with ease.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Kruger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but Kruger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kruger tries to clinch but Cobb moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruger moves to clinch but Cobb breaks away
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Cobb knocks Kruger out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Semmy Cobb!
Semmy Cobb was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 305
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pripyat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zulu pinned against the cage. Zulu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shaka Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zulu rushes Pripyat and presses him up against the cage.
Zulu wants a takedown but no success here.
Zulu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Pripyat has clasped his hands together around Zulu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (0) vs (4) Pripyat
Zulu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pripyat off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (4) vs (4) Pripyat
Zulu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pripyat's body.
Pripyat has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Pripyat rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat is trying to control but can't.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zulu'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.#T2#
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zulu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zulu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (4) vs (8) Pripyat
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pripyat's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Zulu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Zulu tries to roll but Pripyat sticks to his back.
#T3#
Zulu is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Zulu showing good submission defense here.
Zulu tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Pripyat is persistently looking for the submission but Zulu is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Pripyat working for a choke but Zulu is defending well.
Zulu turns into Pripyat and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (6) vs (8) Pripyat#T4#
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat is looking to sweep but instead, Zulu has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Pripyat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zulu uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (9) vs (8) Pripyat
Zulu staying calm.#T5#
Pripyat is trying to control Zulu's posture but Zulu avoids it.
Pripyat is trying to work for a sweep but Zulu has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (11) vs (8) Pripyat
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat regains half guard.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Pripyat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pripyat.
Zulu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zulu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Zulu trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #T7#
Pripyat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (11) vs (10) Pripyat
Pripyat trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu is trying to hold Pripyat in close to prevent damage but Pripyat has managed to pass into half guard.
Zulu is holding on to half guard well.#T8#
Zulu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zulu 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.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat being controlled here momentarily.
Zulu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (13) vs (10) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to improve his position but instead Zulu has moved into half guard.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Pripyat wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy.
Zulu moves into full mount! Pripyat won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (16) vs (10) Pripyat
Zulu takes Pripyat's back. Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (19) vs (10) Pripyat
Zulu keeps control of the position as Pripyat tries to break free.
Zulu is looking to control Pripyat but Pripyat is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Zulu has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Pripyat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zulu biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pripyat rolls, trying to escape but Zulu keeps control of the position.
Zulu is not going to allow Pripyat to sit and survive in this position.
Zulu biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zulu controlling the positon.
Further stalling from Zulu.
Pripyat tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Pripyat is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zulu.
Pripyat tries to roll but Zulu sticks to his back.
Pripyat looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zulu trying to control.
Zulu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pripyat tries to escape the position.
#T13#
Zulu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pripyat doesn't escape.
Pripyat is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zulu not allowing Pripyat to control his hands.
Pripyat is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Zulu is staying active.#T14#
Zulu is riding his opponent, not letting Pripyat buck him off.
Zulu doesn't have the hooks in and Pripyat manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (19) vs (12) Pripyat
Pripyat won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Zulu wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment.
Zulu is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 19 to 12.
After winning the bout, Shaka Zulu 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:
CWC 304 - Silva Jr vs Sparxx
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 22 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bok looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (0) vs (2) Bok
Pripyat trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok won't allow Pripyat to sweep him here.
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (2) Bok
Bok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pripyat controls the pace.
Pripyat forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok won't allow Pripyat to pass to mount.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Pripyat has control of the leg. #T1#
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pripyat in particular looking to stall.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Pripyat controlling the action here.
Bok works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pripyat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pripyat works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (2) Bok#T2#
Bok is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Bok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pripyat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bok stops Pripyat from passing to mount.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Bok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pripyat moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (2) Bok#T3##SUB#
Pripyat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bok 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.
Bok looking for a sweep but Pripyat has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (10) vs (2) Bok
Pripyat fails to advance to Bok's back.
Bok keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok 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: Pripyat (10) vs (4) Bok#T4#
Pripyat can't keep his opponent in guard - Bok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Pripyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Pripyat looking to control but Bok passes into half guard.
Pripyat tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Pripyat controlling Bok's posture.
Pripyat 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.
Bok stays in close to Pripyat's body and controls the position.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pripyat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (12) vs (4) Bok
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving. #T7#
Pripyat stays in close to Bok's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Bok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pripyat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat is stalling in the full guard.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pripyat trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (12) vs (6) Bok
Bok wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Pripyat wants to control the position but Bok says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bok is looking to advance position but Pripyat won't allow it. #T10#
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Bok sits in half guard.
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
Pripyat trying to control the position.
Bok trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat working a defensive guard but Bok passes into half guard.
Bok is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pripyat! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (12) vs (9) Bok
Pripyat is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Bok trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pripyat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pripyat 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: Pripyat (14) vs (9) Bok
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Pripyat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Bok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pripyat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bok looking for a guillotine here but Pripyat defends easily.
Pripyat won't allow Bok to sweep him here. #T14#
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pripyat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 14 to 9. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Prelims
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bashag GroSnagdu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dagestanskiy has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
GroSnagdu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and GroSnagdu manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: GroSnagdu (4) vs (0) Dagestanskiy
GroSnagdu wants to control but Dagestanskiy is keeping him busy.
GroSnagdu takes a little break here. Dagestanskiy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dagestanskiy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but GroSnagdu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GroSnagdu working away.
Dagestanskiy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but GroSnagdu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: GroSnagdu (6) vs (0) Dagestanskiy
GroSnagdu controlling from mount. #T1#
GroSnagdu avoids the attempt from Dagestanskiy to control.
Dagestanskiy tries to reverse the position but GroSnagdu maintains control.
Dagestanskiy tries to hold on but GroSnagdu postures up.#SUB#
GroSnagdu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dagestanskiy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dagestanskiy shrugs it off.
Dagestanskiy 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: GroSnagdu (6) vs (2) Dagestanskiy
GroSnagdu wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Dagestanskiy trying to control but GroSnagdu is working from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but GroSnagdu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (8) vs (2) Dagestanskiy
GroSnagdu wants to control from the top but Dagestanskiy keeps moving.
Dagestanskiy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but GroSnagdu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dagestanskiy trying to get back to full guard but GroSnagdu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (11) vs (2) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy tries to reverse the position but GroSnagdu maintains control.#T3#
GroSnagdu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dagestanskiy is looking to escape.
Dagestanskiy 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: GroSnagdu (11) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy tries to free his leg and advance position but GroSnagdu is retaining full guard.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but GroSnagdu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dagestanskiy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Dagestanskiy trying to control but GroSnagdu is working from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy stays in close to GroSnagdu's body and controls the position.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but GroSnagdu is working from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control GroSnagdu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've been hearing good reports from GroSnagdu'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.#T5##SUB#
GroSnagdu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dagestanskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. GroSnagdu is keeping the position for now.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but GroSnagdu keeps moving.
Dagestanskiy wants to pass the guard but GroSnagdu is keeping the position.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but GroSnagdu is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy drops back, looking for a kneebar! GroSnagdu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. GroSnagdu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from GroSnagdu! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: GroSnagdu (15) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy is looking to reverse the position.
Dagestanskiy regains half guard.
Well, if GroSnagdu 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.
GroSnagdu prevents Dagestanskiy from improving his position.#T7#
Dagestanskiy wants to control but GroSnagdu passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (18) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dagestanskiy is looking to control GroSnagdu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dagestanskiy avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but GroSnagdu pulls his head out easily.
Dagestanskiy trying to control here.
#T8#
GroSnagdu prevents Dagestanskiy from improving his position.
Dagestanskiy keeps trying to improve his position.
Dagestanskiy is looking to control GroSnagdu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dagestanskiy avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Dagestanskiy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. GroSnagdu is working away from the top position though.#T9#
GroSnagdu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dagestanskiy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
GroSnagdu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dagestanskiy trying to keep a closed guard but GroSnagdu is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Dagestanskiy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in GroSnagdu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (18) vs (6) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy looking to sit in guard and control but GroSnagdu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (20) vs (6) Dagestanskiy
GroSnagdu trying to control but Dagestanskiy is working from the bottom.
GroSnagdu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
GroSnagdu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
GroSnagdu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
GroSnagdu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dagestanskiy looking to hit a scissor sweep but GroSnagdu is one step ahead there.
GroSnagdu postures up.
#T13#
GroSnagdu 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.
GroSnagdu trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. GroSnagdu stacks Dagestanskiy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by GroSnagdu! Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (23) vs (6) Dagestanskiy
GroSnagdu happy to just control the position for now. #T14#
A control attempt from Dagestanskiy but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: GroSnagdu (25) vs (6) Dagestanskiy
GroSnagdu prevents Dagestanskiy from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
GroSnagdu controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
GroSnagdu takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
A very excited looking Bashag GroSnagdu 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:
CWC 303 - Ottke vs Jones
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 22 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pripyat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morgan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Pripyat has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Pripyat ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pripyat no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Morgan trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat trying to control the position here.
Pripyat being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Pripyat has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Pripyat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pripyat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pripyat pushes down on Morgan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pripyat trying to control the pace. #T4#
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pripyat pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morgan trying to control but Pripyat postures up.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Pripyat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morgan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pripyat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pripyat passes into side control, despite Morgan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pripyat goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Morgan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pripyat but great work by Morgan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morgan (4) vs (5) Pripyat#T6#
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Morgan 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Pripyat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (4) vs (7) Pripyat
Pripyat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Pripyat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morgan's guard.
Pripyat stalling.
Morgan is trying to control but Pripyat manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (4) vs (10) Pripyat
Pripyat content just to control the position here.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pripyat tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pripyat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pripyat trying to control but Morgan is having none of it. #T9#
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Morgan prevents Pripyat from taking his back.
Pripyat controlling from mount.
Morgan stops Pripyat from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T10#
Pripyat controlling the position easily from mount.
Morgan wants to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Morgan is trying to reverse the position but instead Pripyat has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (4) vs (13) Pripyat#SUB2#
Morgan is trying to defend against the choke here but Pripyat has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Pripyat Tightens the hold and Morgan taps out furiously! Pripyat displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karelin Pripyat! |
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