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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 34 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 31 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Helvig instigates a clinch. #TD#
Helvig lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) McCain
McCain 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.
Helvig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Helvig pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helvig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain gets full guard.
Helvig stays in close to McCain's body and controls the position. #T1#
Helvig postures up.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
McCain seems keen to control Helvig's posture.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Helvig's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Helvig'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.
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Helvig.#T3#
McCain controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Helvig passes McCain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Helvig trying to control the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Helvig.#T4#
McCain wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.
McCain wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helvig works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) McCain
McCain stops Helvig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
McCain 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.#T6#
McCain tries to reverse the position but Helvig maintains control.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount.
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
McCain wants to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig controlling his opponent. #T8#
Helvig continues to hold on tight.
Helvig fails to move to back control.
McCain wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Helvig has a good base and remains in mount.
Helvig content just to control the position here. #T9#
McCain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig fails to move to back control.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
McCain is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCain is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Helvig takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (8) vs (0) McCain
Helvig controlling the position well here. McCain rolled but Helvig kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11#
Helvig continues to stall.#T12#
McCain tries to escape the position.
McCain is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Helvig gets his hands free as McCain looks to control.
Helvig controlling from the back.
Helvig avoiding McCain 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Helvig biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Helvig is stinking the place up with his stalling.
McCain is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Bjørn Helvig, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 21 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 33 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Banner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (0) vs (4) Banner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Banner working away.
Banner is staying tight to Maximus's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Banner in the domination position with Maximus hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Maximus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banner's best efforts.#T1#
Maximus keeping control of the position.
Banner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Banner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maximus keeping control of the position.
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Banner is taking a breather. Maximus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maximus gets back to full guard.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus pulls Banner in close to his closed guard and prevents Banner from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Maximus pulls Banner in to control the position.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Maximus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maximus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximus wants to control but Banner passes easily into half guard.
Banner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Maximus's thigh. Maximus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Maximus is adopting a defensive guard.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maximus holds on and takes a little breather.
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Banner content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner content to stall in guard here.
Maximus 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: Maximus (2) vs (4) Banner#T7#
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Banner wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
#T8#
Maximus wants to advance to full mount but Banner doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Banner managing to control the position. #T10#
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner has control of Maximus's left arm, preventing Maximus from doing any damage.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Banner is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Maximus looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Banner seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there. #T12#
Maximus stays in close to Banner's body and controls the position.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Banner pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Banner can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banner for as long as he can get away with.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 4 to 2.
A very excited looking Roddy Banner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Maximus Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wellington on his heels. He'll look to pass Wellington's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wellington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximus Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Wellington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wellington keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Maximus Jr controlling from the top position.
Maximus Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wellington's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Wellington is defending well.
Wellington tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Wellington is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Wellington wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Wellington is pressing down on Maximus Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Wellington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Maximus Jr passes Wellington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace.
Wellington tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
Wellington wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Wellington wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Maximus Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling from the full mount.
Wellington wants to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Wellington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wellington tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wellington 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: Wellington (2) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling Wellington's posture.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr managing to control the position. #T5#
Wellington is looking to advance position but Maximus Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wellington (2) vs (9) Maximus Jr
Wellington is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
Maximus Jr wants to take Wellington's back here but Wellington is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Wellington is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Maximus Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wellington regains half guard.
Maximus Jr stalling.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Wellington's attempts to control the position.
Wellington is looking for a sweep. Maximus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wellington is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Still in half guard, Maximus Jr seems content to control.#SUB#
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maximus Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Wellington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maximus Jr content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB#
Wellington actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Wellington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus Jr is working away from the top position though.
Maximus Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wellington won't allow Maximus Jr to pass to mount. #SUB#
Wellington actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wellington is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maximus Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (2) vs (12) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling the position. #T10#
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Maximus Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maximus Jr controls the position.
Let's hope that Maximus Jr 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.#T11#
More stalling from Maximus Jr.
It looks like Maximus Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wellington wants to control but Maximus Jr postures up.
Wellington is looking for a sweep.
Maximus Jr controls the position.
Maximus Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wellington (2) vs (14) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Wellington is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Well,Wellington is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Maximus Jr works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wellington (2) vs (17) Maximus Jr#T13#
Maximus Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wellington.
Wellington just trying to survive but Maximus Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wellington is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr keeps control of the position as Wellington tries to break free.
#T14#
Wellington wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus Jr gets his hands free.
Maximus Jr controls the action.
Wellington rolls, trying to escape but Maximus Jr keeps control of the position.
Maximus Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wellington doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr wins on points by 17 to 2.
Antonio Maximus Jr 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:
SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jake Askren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gordon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Askren (0) vs (4) Gordon
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Askren will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like Gordon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Gordon is continuing to stall.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##T3#
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Askren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon controlling the position. #T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Askren is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Askren is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon is staying tight to Askren's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T7#
Askren tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Askren's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
More stalling from Gordon.
Askren is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Askren tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Askren will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T9#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Askren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Askren seems a little lost for a moment, as Gordon dominates the positioning.
Gordon trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.#T10#
Askren tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon takes a little break here. Askren wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Askren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon is staying tight to Askren's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 4 to 0.
Ryan Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 409 Borgia vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 43 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ozymandias looks for a takedown but Kelly sprawls well.#CL2#
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Kelly is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ozymandias can't fight it off and eventually Kelly manages to take the fight to the floor. Ozymandias looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Kelly
Ozymandias is controlling Kelly's posture.
Ozymandias continues to stall.
Kelly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ozymandias's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly trying to control from half guard but Ozymandias is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Kelly prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Ozymandias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kelly prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Kelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias's coaches at Silverback MMA 🦍 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Ozymandias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ozymandias.
Ozymandias is controlling Kelly's posture.
Kelly trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Kelly's head to control his posture.
Kelly trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias can't keep his opponent in guard - Kelly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ozymandias trying to control here.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
Kelly passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (5) Kelly#T4#
Ozymandias can't escape the position.
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Ozymandias is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Kelly is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ozymandias has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ozymandias! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (5) Kelly
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.#T5#
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Kelly being controlled here, momentarily.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Ozymandias stands and throws Kelly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (5) Kelly
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.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias is staying tight to Kelly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
Ozymandias wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy. #T7#
Kelly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ozymandias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ozymandias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ozymandias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kelly! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (5) Kelly
Ozymandias looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozymandias fails to move to back control. #T8#
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Ozymandias looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
Kelly is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Ozymandias wants to take Kelly's back here but Kelly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kelly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kelly tries to reverse the position but Ozymandias maintains control.#T10#
Kelly has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (11) vs (5) Kelly
Kelly 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.
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.
Kelly tries to roll but Ozymandias sticks to his back.
Ozymandias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kelly's body.
Kelly wants to escape the position.
Kelly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ozymandias.
#T11#
Kelly prevents Ozymandias from getting a body triangle.
Ozymandias controlling well, preventing Kelly from escaping the position.
Ozymandias biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kelly tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Kelly tries to roll but Ozymandias sticks to his back.
Ozymandias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ozymandias controlling well, preventing Kelly from escaping the position.
Ozymandias tries to keep control of the position but Kelly is staying busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.#T13#
Kelly trying to control the hands but Ozymandias won't let him.
Kelly prevents Ozymandias from getting a body triangle.
Kelly turns into Ozymandias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (11) vs (7) Kelly
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Kelly passes Ozymandias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ozymandias tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg. #T14#
Ozymandias keeping hold of Kelly's head, controlling as best he can.
Ozymandias gets back to full guard.
Ozymandias has Kelly pulled in close to control his posture.
More hug and hope from Ozymandias.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
A very excited looking Cyrus Ozymandias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 409 Borgia vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Yevgeny Ignatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 22 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kyng has picked Ignatov up - he's going for a ride! Kyng dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatov (0) vs (2) Kyng
Ignatov wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
Ignatov trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatov wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng trying to mount his opponent but Ignatov defends it.
Ignatov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng not doing much here.
#T1#
Ignatov tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Ignatov's coaches at Xanjutsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kyng is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Ignatov looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyng in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Ignatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Kyng is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ignatov reverses the position - he's now on top in Kyng's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (2) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng pulls Ignatov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng wants to sweep here but Ignatov controlling him for the moment.
Kyng is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet.
Ignatov stays in close to Kyng's body and controls the position.
Kyng is pulling down on Ignatov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatov, at least for the moment.
Kyng lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (2) vs (4) Kyng#T4#
Ignatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatov, not yet.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng won't allow Ignatov to sweep him here.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Ignatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Ignatov is keeping the position.
Ignatov being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Kyng won't allow Ignatov to sweep him here.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatov is keeping the position for now.
Ignatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng is continuing to stall.#T6#
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignatov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kyng passes Ignatov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kyng wants to advance to full mount but Ignatov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatov 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.#T7#
Kyng 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. #SUB#
Ignatov looking for a guillotine here but Kyng defends easily.
#SUB#
Ignatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Ignatov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Ignatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Kyng pushes down on Ignatov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kyng is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (2) vs (7) Kyng
Kyng prevents Ignatov from getting the reversal.
Ignatov is trying to reverse the position but instead Kyng has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatov (2) vs (10) Kyng
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kyng controlling the positon.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Kyng is hanging on to Ignatov's back as he tries to escape.
Well, with Kyng on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ignatov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kyng controlling from the back.#T10#
Ignatov is really stuck here.
Kyng controlling from the back.
Ignatov trying to control the action but Kyng just sinks the hooks in.
Kyng just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatov just trying to survive but Kyng is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kyng has good solid back control here.
Ignatov tries to escape but Kyng has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
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.
Ignatov tries to escape but Kyng has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Kyng.
Ignatov has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ignatov tries to break free.
#T12#
Ignatov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kyng controls the position.
Kyng is hanging on to Ignatov's back as he tries to escape.
Kyng is riding his opponent, not letting Ignatov buck him off. #T13#
Kyng keeps control of the position as Ignatov tries to break free.
Ignatov turns into Kyng and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (4) vs (10) Kyng
Kyng controlling the position.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.
Ignatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatov trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng pulls Ignatov in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Ignatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng controlling the position.
Ignatov trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Ignatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the 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!
Kyng wins on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Tanner Kyng thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 5
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 136 wins and 85 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jello sprawls well. Jello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Nogueira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jello did well to prevent Nogueira getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (0) Jello
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Nogueira trying to control the pace.
Jello trying to hold on to Nogueira's head to control him but Nogueira postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Nogueira prevents Jello from improving his position.
Nogueira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Nogueira stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Nogueira is taking a breather. Jello says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Nogueira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Jello keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nogueira in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Nogueira is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Nogueira moves into full mount! Jello won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (5) vs (0) Jello
Nogueira fails to advance to Jello's back.
Nogueira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nogueira controlling from the full mount.
Jello prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T5#
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
Nogueira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nogueira looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Nogueira fails to move to back control.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Nogueira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nogueira content just to control the position here.
Jello tries to control Nogueira's body but Nogueira pushes him off. Jello squirms to his side and now Nogueira has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (8) vs (0) Jello
Jello turns into Nogueira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (8) vs (2) Jello
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogueira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (10) vs (2) Jello#T8#
Nogueira controlling from the top position.
Nogueira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Nogueira is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nogueira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Jello looking to control.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nogueira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nogueira forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Nogueira works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (13) vs (2) Jello
Nogueira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nogueira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nogueira takes Jello's back. Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (16) vs (2) Jello
Good control from Nogueira.
Nogueira continues to stall.#T12#
Jello is really stuck here.
What can Jello do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
More hug and hope from Nogueira.
Nogueira has the hooks in. Jello is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Jello do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Nogueira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T13#
Jello is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nogueira.
Nogueira continues to hold on tight.
Jello is in bad spot here.
Jello manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nogueira's guard. Nice work there by Jello.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (16) vs (4) Jello
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Nogueira seems keen to control Jello's posture.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jello wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nogueira takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
A very excited looking Diego Nogueira 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.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 234
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 34 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Virus has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
De Rossi pulls guard effortlessly.
De Rossi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus content to stall in guard here.
Virus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Virus wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Rossi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
De Rossi wants to sweep here but Virus controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Virus forces his way into half guard.
Virus content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Rossi wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Virus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Rossi is refusing to be controlled, as Virus sits in half guard.
Virus trying to pass the guard but De Rossi defending well.
De Rossi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
Virus trying to control from De Rossi's half guard. De Rossi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
De Rossi 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: Virus (0) vs (2) De Rossi#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De Rossi in particular looking to stall.
Virus wants to improve his position but De Rossi is controlling well.
De Rossi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Virus trying to control here.
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus 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: Virus (2) vs (2) De Rossi
De Rossi is looking for a sweep. Virus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virus tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Rossi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Rossi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Rossi controlling the position for now.
Virus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Rossi 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.#T5#
De Rossi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Virus is working away from the top position though.
Virus wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Rossi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
De Rossi keeping control of the position.
Virus prevents De Rossi from improving his position.
Virus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Virus'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.
Virus is trying to control the action in half guard but De Rossi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Virus seems content to control.#T7#
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.
De Rossi won't allow Virus to pass to mount.
Virus prevents De Rossi from improving his position.
Virus controlling the pace.
Virus is keen to just control but De Rossi is a slippery customer.
De Rossi won't allow Virus to pass to mount.
Virus is taking a breather. De Rossi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Virus continues to stall.#T8#
Virus wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is defending well.
Virus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
De Rossi tries to roll over but Virus keeps him under control.
De Rossi is staying active underneath Virus, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Virus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Rossi wants to control but Virus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (5) vs (2) De Rossi
De Rossi is not content to let Virus control the position.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep.
Virus trying to control the position but De Rossi is working away. #T10#
Virus is staying tight to De Rossi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working.
De Rossi is trying to control Virus's posture but Virus avoids it.
De Rossi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Rossi being controlled for a moment.
Virus wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy. #T11#
De Rossi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (5) vs (4) De Rossi
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
Virus trying to control but De Rossi postures up.
Virus is looking for a sweep. De Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virus moves into full guard.
De Rossi won't allow Virus to sweep him here. #T12#
De Rossi being controlled here momentarily.
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus is working hard here to advance position.
Virus trying to control the position.
De Rossi wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving. #T13#
Virus controlling De Rossi's posture.
Virus controls De Rossi momentarily but De Rossi frees himself.
De Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus is controlling De Rossi's posture.#T14#
De Rossi stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
De Rossi wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (7) vs (4) De Rossi
Virus trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Corona Virus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 234
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 54 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Suarez leaves De Rossi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
De Rossi shoots in but Suarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Suarez closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
De Rossi manages to pull guard.
De Rossi is pulling down on Suarez's head to control his posture.
De Rossi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Rossi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Suarez 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.
Suarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Suarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Suarez is looking to advance position but De Rossi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Rossi (4) vs (0) Suarez
De Rossi wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely.
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
De Rossi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (7) vs (0) Suarez
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Suarez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of De Rossi's arms.
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.
Suarez can't escape the position.
De Rossi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Suarez trying to control the position but De Rossi manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
De Rossi is looking to control Suarez but Suarez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Suarez tries to break free.
De Rossi avoiding Suarez 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for the RNC.
Suarez trying to control the position but De Rossi manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - De Rossi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Suarez wants to control his opponent's hands but De Rossi gets his hands free.
Suarez is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB#
De Rossi is persistently looking for the submission but Suarez is defending it well.
De Rossi tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off.
Suarez tries to roll but De Rossi sticks to his back.
Suarez manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Rossi's guard. Nice work there by Suarez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (7) vs (2) Suarez
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rossi pulls Suarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Suarez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rossi keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Suarez wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
De Rossi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez looking to pass the guard. #T6#
De Rossi seems keen to control Suarez's posture.
De Rossi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Rossi is controlling Suarez's posture.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Suarez wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
Suarez looking to sit in guard and control but De Rossi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (9) vs (2) Suarez
Suarez wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
De Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rossi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Rossi forces his way into half guard.
De Rossi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Suarez wants to control the action here but instead De Rossi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (12) vs (2) Suarez
De Rossi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (15) vs (2) Suarez
Suarez trying to control the hands but De Rossi won't let him. #T8#
Suarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Suarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - De Rossi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Suarez tries to escape the position.
#T9#
De Rossi tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off.
De Rossi is controlling the position but Suarez somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
Suarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suarez.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
De Rossi stays in close to Suarez's body and controls the position.
Suarez 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.
Suarez looking to control.
De Rossi wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez is trying to keep De Rossi in close.
De Rossi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (18) vs (2) Suarez#T11#
Suarez wants to control but De Rossi postures up.
De Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
De Rossi working away.
Suarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Suarez is not content to let De Rossi control the position. #SUB#
Suarez wants to improve his position, back to half guard but De Rossi has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Suarez's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Suarez is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for De Rossi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Flavio De Rossi!
Our winner, Flavio De Rossi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 406 Gomes vs Makarov
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 22 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kyng clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Kyng tightens his grip and picks Orozco up, before dumping him to the ground. Orozco manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) Kyng
Orozco pulls Kyng in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Kyng passes Orozco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kyng stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kyng's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kyng's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orozco (4) vs (2) Kyng#SUB#
Kyng is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Orozco gets his way!
Orozco tries to get the hooks in deep but Kyng pushed the leg off. #T1#
Orozco keeps control of the position as Kyng tries to break free.
#SUB#
Orozco working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Orozco looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
Orozco is hanging on to Kyng's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Kyng is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Orozco gets his way!
Orozco is controlling the position but Kyng somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Kyng keeping hold of Orozco's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Kyng is refusing to be controlled, as Orozco sits in half guard.
Orozco wants to pass to mount but Kyng is defending the position.
Kyng 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.
Kyng is positioning himself well to prevent Orozco advancing to mount.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Orozco has control of the leg. #SUB#
Orozco is working for a kimura but Kyng is defending it quite comfortably.
Orozco is trying to control. Kyng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Orozco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kyng holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Orozco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kyng wants to control but Orozco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Orozco has control of the leg.
Kyng slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kyng pulls Orozco in close to his closed guard and prevents Orozco from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng 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.
Kyng controlling Orozco's posture.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orozco is one step ahead there. #T4#
Orozco trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Orozco forces his way into half guard.
Orozco is trying to control. Kyng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orozco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kyng is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kyng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyng.
Orozco content to stall in guard here.
Orozco is fighting to break Kyng's control of his arms but Kyng is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orozco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kyng holds on and takes a little breather.
Orozco wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.#T5#
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Orozco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kyng dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (4) vs (4) Kyng
Orozco is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Orozco controlling Kyng's posture. #SUB#
Orozco working for a triangle but Kyng defends it easily.
Kyng stays in close to Orozco's body and controls the position. #T6#
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyng is pushing down on Orozco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orozco is fighting to maintain full guard but Kyng has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kyng is thwarting Orozco's attempts to control the position.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Orozco won't allow it.
Kyng is controlling the pace.
Kyng is continuing to stall.#T7#
Orozco gets full guard.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Orozco is pulling down on Kyng's head to control his posture.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Orozco trying to control the position.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orozco is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Kyng being controlled here momentarily.
Orozco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Orozco controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Orozco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Orozco controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself. #SUB#
Orozco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.#SUB#
Orozco is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.#T10#
Orozco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Kyng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (4) vs (7) Kyng
Kyng takes a little break here. Orozco wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kyng tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kyng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Orozco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T11#
Orozco tries to improve position but can't.
Kyng controlling the position.
Orozco is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Kyng takes a little break here. Orozco wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Orozco is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
Orozco stops Kyng from passing to mount.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
Orozco prevents Kyng from improving position.
Orozco is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Orozco tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
Orozco prevents Kyng from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Orozco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
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.
You can see the frustration on Orozco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orozco gets back to half guard.
Kyng prevents Orozco from improving his position.
Orozco is trying to control but can't.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orozco trying to get back to full guard but Kyng takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (4) vs (10) Kyng
Orozco is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Orozco is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orozco is working to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 10 to 4.
A very excited looking Tanner Kyng made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 407 Gracias vs Solo
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 37 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Blonde Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bremner closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Bremner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brunson uses from the top position.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brunson preventing the sweep.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Bremner'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.#SUB#
Bremner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brunson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner is trying to control the position but Brunson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bremner wants to control position but Brunson is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Bremner here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blonde Brunson!
Blonde Brunson 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 145
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Zimmerman leaves Mechanoid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mechanoid fails with a takedown attempt.
Zimmerman connects with a body shot that sends Mechanoid's belly button to the back.
Zimmerman misses with a body kick.
Mechanoid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mechanoid goes for a double leg but Zimmerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zimmerman continues to drive forward.
Zimmerman throws a big counter combination but Mechanoid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kryten Mechanoid.
Zimmerman stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanoid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Mechanoid tries to counter it with a takedown but Zimmerman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mechanoid fails with the takedown.
Mechanoid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Mechanoid tries for a takedown but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Zimmerman misses the target.
Mechanoid tries for a takedown but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Zimmerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zimmerman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mechanoid is defending well for now.
Zimmerman tries a knee to the head but Mechanoid blocks it.
Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zimmerman missing with knees to the body.
Zimmerman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman misses with a knee strike.
Zimmerman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zimmerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mechanoid's elbow.
Knees to the body from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mechanoid controls his hands.
#T2#
Mechanoid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mechanoid wants a takedown but no success here.
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mechanoid controls his hands.
Mechanoid managing to block the knees to the body from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mechanoid can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zimmerman.
Mechanoid looks winded!
Nice body punch from Zimmerman - that landed with a thud.
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!
Zimmerman trying to land knees to the body.
Zimmerman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zimmerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mechanoid.
Zimmerman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
Mechanoid is trying to pull guard but Zimmerman has him pressed against the cage.
Zimmerman scores a nice knee to the body.
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mechanoid controls his hands.
Zimmerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman - that landed with a thud.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman tries to land knees in the clinch but Mechanoid avoids the damage to the body.
Zimmerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mechanoid.
Mechanoid prevents a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman scores a nice knee to the body.
Mechanoid avoiding damage as Zimmerman throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Zimmerman tries a body shot but Mechanoid blocks it.
Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zimmerman misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mechanoid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zimmerman tries to work over Mechanoid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zimmerman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mechanoid's elbow.
Mechanoid is trying to pull guard but Zimmerman has him pressed against the cage.
Zimmerman landing knees to the head.
#TD2#
Mechanoid lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman kicks Mechanoid off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mechanoid dives in for a single leg takedown but Zimmerman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Zimmerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Zimmerman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mechanoid shoots and misses
and Zimmerman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mechanoid misses with a takedown #CL#
and Zimmerman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is leaning against Mechanoid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zimmerman misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman misses with a knee strike.
Mechanoid is looking for a takedown.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kryten Mechanoid.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to throw a body punch but Mechanoid avoids it by throwing Zimmerman back against the cage.
Mechanoid is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zimmerman working Mechanoid over with knees to the body.#T1#
Zimmerman misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zimmerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zimmerman working Mechanoid over with knees to the body.
Zimmerman pushes Mechanoid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rowan Zimmerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Zimmerman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zimmerman can't find room to land a body shot as Mechanoid controls the action.
Zimmerman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zimmerman with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Zimmerman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mechanoid or not.
Mechanoid is looking for a takedown.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mechanoid can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zimmerman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman tries to throw a body punch but Mechanoid avoids it by throwing Zimmerman back against the cage.
Zimmerman tries to work over Mechanoid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zimmerman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mechanoid blocks a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Zimmerman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mechanoid prevents a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a nice knee to the body.
Zimmerman is leaning against Mechanoid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mechanoid takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zimmerman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Zimmerman.
#CUT#It looks like Kryten Mechanoid has been cut.
Zimmerman lands a shot to the body.
Zimmerman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mechanoid lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zimmerman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zimmerman missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mechanoid controls his hands.
Zimmerman is leaning against Mechanoid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mechanoid prevents a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman can't find room to land a body shot as Mechanoid controls the action.
Rowan Zimmerman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zimmerman tries to land knees in the clinch but Mechanoid avoids the damage to the body.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman tries to work over Mechanoid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zimmerman lands a good knee to the midsection. Mechanoid won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Zimmerman.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Zimmerman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kryten Mechanoid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Zimmerman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mechanoid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman defends it nicely.
Zimmerman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mechanoid misses with a takedown attempt - Zimmerman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#KD#
Zimmerman lands a big right hand that sends Mechanoid crashing to the mat! Zimmerman stays standing though and waves Mechanoid back to his feet!
Mechanoid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zimmerman is fending him off so far but Mechanoid persists. Nope, Zimmerman circles away and we're back to standing.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kryten Mechanoid.
Sloppy strikes from Zimmerman. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mechanoid defending well as Zimmerman loads up on a big left hand.
Zimmerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Zimmerman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Zimmerman takes the fight into the clinch.
Mechanoid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zimmerman crunches a lovely knee into Mechanoid's ribcage.#T1#
Zimmerman misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Zimmerman moves into the clinch.
Zimmerman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to land knees in the clinch but Mechanoid avoids the damage to the body.
Zimmerman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zimmerman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zimmerman lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Zimmerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mechanoid.
Zimmerman lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mechanoid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kryten Mechanoid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mechanoid shoots in looking for a takedown. Zimmerman tries to sprawl out of it but Mechanoid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zimmerman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #KD#
Zimmerman drops Mechanoid with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mechanoid looks back up at him and smiles so Zimmerman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mechanoid switches off momentarily and Zimmerman cracks him with a monster right hand! Mechanoid topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Zimmerman dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Zimmerman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rowan Zimmerman!
Rowan Zimmerman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 233
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 88 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 34 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Virus tries to keep at a distance but Fiachna has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fiachna is looking for a takedown.
Fiachna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Virus pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Virus instigates a clinch.
Virus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fiachna wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fiachna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Virus after a bit of a struggle.
Fiachna tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Virus smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Virus takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Virus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Virus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fiachna pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Virus pushes Fiachna up against the ropes in a clinch.#T1##TD2#
Virus jumps into guard, dragging Fiachna to the mat.
Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fiachna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiachna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Virus 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.
Fiachna is stalling in the full guard.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving. #T2#
Fiachna won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiachna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (3) vs (0) Virus
Fiachna controls the position from side control.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working. #T4#
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.
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.
Fiachna'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.
Virus is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
The referee asks Fiachna politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fiachna prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working. #T5#
Fiachna in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fiachna wants to control but Virus is keeping him busy.
Virus keeps Fiachna under control for a moment.
Virus manages to get back to half guard.#T6#
Virus is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Virus won't allow it.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Virus is a slippery customer.
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiachna is stalling here. Virus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiachna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Virus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (3) vs (4) Virus
Fiachna wants to control but Virus postures up.#T7#
Virus trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Virus taking a break here but Fiachna is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fiachna won't allow Virus to pass to mount.
Virus not doing much here.
#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Virus pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Virus is very close to passing his half guard.
Virus trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Virus is working away from the top position though.
Virus passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (3) vs (7) Virus#T9#
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Virus's attempts to control the action.
Virus controlling his opponent.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Virus postures up.
Virus trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Virus postures up.#T10#
Virus controlling the pace for now.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
Fiachna tries to lock up and control but Virus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Virus controlling his opponent. #T11#
Fiachna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiachna keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Virus is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it.
Virus controlling the pace.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Virus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Virus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiachna is staying active underneath Virus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Virus is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Virus keeps him under control.#T13#
Virus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Virus uses his free foot to push down on Fiachna's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fiachna. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (3) vs (10) Virus
Virus controlling his opponent.
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Virus content just to control the position here.
Virus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiachna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 10 to 3.
Corona Virus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 233
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 53 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Rossi. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: De Rossi (4) vs (0) Suarez
De Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Suarez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
De Rossi has hold of Suarez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Suarez seems comfortable defending it but De Rossi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Suarez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Suarez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but De Rossi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giovanni De Rossi!
After winning the bout, Giovanni De Rossi 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Rockefeller misses with a takedown attempt - Dennie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rockefeller misses with a takedown attempt - Dennie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rockefeller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Rockefeller . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennie looks to land a combination but Rockefeller avoids it well.
Rockefeller attempts a counter takedown but Dennie avoids it well and moves away.
Dennie fails to land with a series of punches.
Rockefeller fails with a takedown attempt.
Dennie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rockefeller has a takedown stuffed.
Rockefeller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA 🦍 in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller fails to land the takedown.
Dennie goes for a double leg but Rockefeller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rockefeller continues to drive forward.
Rockefeller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dennie defends it nicely.
Dennie unleashes a big counter combination but Rockefeller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rockefeller dives in and grabs Dennie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dennie pushes down on Rockefeller 's head and hops out.#T1#
Dennie throws a nice looking combination but Rockefeller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dennie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rockefeller 's waist but Rockefeller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennie off to one side.
Rockefeller attempts a counter takedown but Dennie avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Rockefeller . No joy for Dennie on that attempt.
Dennie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockefeller but Rockefeller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dennie tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Rockefeller dives in and scores a takedown into Dennie's guard.
Dennie looks winded!
Rockefeller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Rockefeller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dennie, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rockefeller is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dennie looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rockefeller gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dennie is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rockefeller lets go of the hold and Dennie can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Rockefeller !
A relieved looking Richard Rockefeller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 402: Huang v Battleby
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Huang throws a right hand that Battleby ducks under and follows up with a left that Battleby also avoids with ease.
Battleby cracks Huang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Huang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Huang moves into the clinch successfully.
Battleby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battleby takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Battleby. #BC2#
Battleby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Battleby. Battleby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Huang lands a head shot.
Huang misses with a right hand
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang tries to close the distance and clinch but Battleby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Huang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Battleby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Battleby moves out of range of the body kick.
Battleby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Huang counters with a straight right hand.
Battleby blocks a leg kick.
Battleby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huang steps in with a hook that catches Battleby right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Huang follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Battleby looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Huang!
A very excited looking Lee Huang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 404 Majere vs Hall
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 33 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Itinya darts in and clinches Helvig up against the cage.
Helvig drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Itinya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Helvig is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Itinya is defending well.
Itinya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stix Itinya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjørn Helvig.
Itinya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Helvig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Itinya tries to keep at a distance but Helvig has taken the fight into the clinch.
Itinya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helvig is trying to drag Itinya to the mat but Itinya 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.
Itinya wants a takedown.
#T1#
Itinya gets underhooks to prevent Helvig's takedown attempt.
Itinya prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Helvig is fighting off a takedown attempt but Itinya is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Helvig to the mat. Helvig regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Helvig
Itinya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helvig seems keen to control Itinya's posture.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig is pulling down on Itinya's head. It's preventing any offense from Itinya, at least for the moment.#T2#
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully.
Helvig is pulling down on Itinya's head. It's preventing any offense from Itinya, at least for the moment.
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helvig trying to control the position here.
Itinya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Helvig pulls Itinya in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Itinya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Helvig trying to control the position.
#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Itinya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Itinya stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Itinya preventing the sweep.
Itinya being controlled here momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Itinya trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig is pulling down on Itinya's head to control his posture.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Helvig looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itinya is one step ahead there.
Helvig has his hands on Itinya's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Itinya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Helvig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Helvig holds on and takes a little breather. #T9#
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Helvig is pulling down on Itinya's head. It's preventing any offense from Itinya, at least for the moment.
Itinya 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.
Itinya passes into half guard.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Itinya controlling from the top position.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Itinya controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Itinya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Itinya trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itinya postures up.
Helvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itinya controls the pace.
Helvig is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
Helvig managing to control the position. #T12#
Itinya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully.
Helvig pulls Itinya in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
More stalling from Helvig.
Helvig is continuing to stall.
Itinya won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig trying to control the position here.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Itinya controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Helvig has his hands on Itinya's head, controlling the position.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully.
Helvig controlling Itinya's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Stix Itinya thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 404 Majere vs Hall
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
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 29 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 32 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Majere on his heels. He'll look to pass Majere's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Hall
Majere looking for a sweep. Not yet Majere, not yet.
Majere has Hall pulled in close to control his posture.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Hall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Majere might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Majere 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.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Majere has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hall has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (5) Hall
Hall tries to advance to mount but Majere denies him.
Hall advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (0) vs (7) Hall
Hall controlling his opponent.
Majere stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Majere is trying to escape the mount.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Majere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall wants to control the pace but Majere is squirming around nicely.
Majere is looking to get to half guard.
Majere is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but instead Majere manages to regain half guard.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Majere tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Hall controlling the pace. #T7#
Hall trying to pass the guard but Majere defending well.
Hall is thwarting Majere's attempts to control the position.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Majere defending well. #T8#
Hall prevents Majere from improving his position.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away.
Hall prevents Majere from improving his position.
Hall is pressing down on Majere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majere is holding on for now.
Hall trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9#
Well, if Hall 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.
Hall stalling away here and it's allowed Majere to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Majere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.#T10#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now.
Hall won't allow Majere to sweep him here.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Majere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (7) Hall
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (9) Hall
Majere looking to control.
#T11#
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Majere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Majere working a defensive guard here.
Majere looking for a sweep. Not yet Majere, not yet.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Well,Majere is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hall wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Majere keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Hall trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Hall passes Majere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall stalling.
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Hall passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (12) Hall
Majere stops Hall from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here.
Hall advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (2) vs (14) Hall
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hall content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Scott Hall, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 404 Majere vs Hall
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus Jr (4) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant is trying to control Maximus Jr's posture but Maximus Jr avoids it.
Maximus Jr taking a breather here.
Bazant tries to bench press Maximus Jr off him but Maximus Jr keeps the position.
Bazant is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Maximus Jr'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Maximus Jr works to advance to full mount. Bazant defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus Jr (6) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bazant is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here. #T2#
Bazant is working to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant can't escape the position.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Maximus Jr prevents Bazant from getting the reversal.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Bazant working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus Jr fails to take his opponent's back.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Bazant tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Maximus Jr.
Bazant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Bazant is trying desperately to improve position.
Bazant 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.#T4#
Bazant wants to control but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
Bazant holds on to Maximus Jr as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Maximus Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maximus Jr is looking to work his way around to Bazant's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Maximus Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Bazant can't escape the position.
#T5#
Bazant keeps trying to improve his position.
Bazant is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Bazant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bazant is working to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Bazant wants to control but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
Maximus Jr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maximus Jr avoids the attempt from Bazant to control.
Maximus Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bazant is looking to escape.
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
Maximus Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Maximus Jr wants to take his opponent's back but Bazant doesn't allow it.
Bazant tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Bazant tries to reverse the position but Maximus Jr maintains control.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bazant is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Maximus Jr controlling from mount.
Maximus Jr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maximus Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bazant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
Bazant is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus Jr controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Bazant can't escape the position.
Bazant tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr controlling from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Maximus Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bazant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus Jr controlling from the full mount.
Bazant wants to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.#T10#
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Maximus Jr moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Maximus Jr (9) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant trying to control the hands but Maximus Jr breaks the grip.
Bazant tries to roll but Maximus Jr sticks to his back.
Maximus Jr is not going to allow Bazant to sit and survive in this position.
Maximus Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Bazant tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Maximus Jr has the hooks in. Bazant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maximus Jr slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bazant wants to escape the position.
Maximus Jr controls the action.
Maximus Jr has the hooks in. Bazant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maximus Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bazant wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus Jr gets his hands free. #T12#
Maximus Jr slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximus Jr.
Bazant can't escape the position.
Maximus Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bazant's body.
Maximus Jr not allowing Bazant to control his hands.
Maximus Jr biding his time, controlling Bazant.
Maximus Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bazant for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Bazant rolls, trying to escape but Maximus Jr keeps control of the position.
Maximus Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bazant is trying to break free.
Bazant is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr not allowing Bazant to control his hands.
Bazant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maximus Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bazant wants to escape the position.
Maximus Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Bazant tries to escape but Maximus Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maximus Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bazant trying to control the position but Maximus Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
Maximus Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bazant wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus Jr gets his hands free.
Bazant tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bazant doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Antonio Maximus Jr 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:
SSG 405 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 20 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into Maximus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Borgia
Maximus pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus's guard.
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Maximus is holding on to half guard well.
Borgia trying to control the action but Maximus is working from the bottom.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maximus is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Maximus controlling the position.#T2#
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Maximus wants to control the position but Borgia says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus moves into full guard.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia preventing the sweep.
Borgia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (5) Borgia
Borgia slows the pace down.
Maximus is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Maximus is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working.
Maximus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maximus is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Borgia won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Borgia stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Borgia stalls from top position.
Maximus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borgia prevents Maximus from improving his position.#T8#
Maximus has a hand on Borgia's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Borgia takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (11) Borgia
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus wants to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
Maximus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus tries to lock up and control but Borgia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Borgia controlling from mount.
Borgia tries to control but Maximus wriggling away.
Maximus tries to reverse the position but Borgia maintains control.
Borgia with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T10#
Maximus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus gets back to half guard.
Borgia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (14) Borgia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus tries to reverse the position but Borgia maintains control.
Borgia fails to move to back control.
Maximus working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Borgia trying to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus prevents Borgia from taking his back.
Maximus working to try and regain half guard.
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Maximus tries to hold on but Borgia postures up.
Borgia trying to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Borgia 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.
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Maximus wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Borgia tries to control but Maximus wriggling away.
Maximus reaches up to try and control the position but Borgia seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Maximus rolls and tries to escape and now Borgia has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (0) vs (17) Borgia
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Borgia is looking to control Maximus but Maximus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Maximus right now.
#T14#
Maximus trying to control the action but Borgia just sinks the hooks in.
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Borgia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maximus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maximus is positioning himself well to prevent Borgia advancing to mount.
Borgia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (20) Borgia
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus tries to lock up and control but Borgia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 20 to 0.
Alexander Borgia is the new heavyweight champion!
Alexander Borgia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 405 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 43 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ozymandias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ozymandias shoots in for a double leg but Barnett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Ozymandias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Barnett
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Barnett being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving. #T1#
Ozymandias controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias'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.
Ozymandias controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself.
Ozymandias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnett won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Barnett trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Barnett's head to control his posture.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnett content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Barnett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ozymandias gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Ozymandias 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.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Ozymandias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Barnett
Ozymandias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnett's guard.
Ozymandias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ozymandias'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.#T5#
Barnett wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnett for as long as he can get away with.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ozymandias prevents Barnett from improving his position.#T6#
Ozymandias trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Barnett is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.#T8#
Ozymandias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (2) Barnett
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Ozymandias is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Ozymandias maintains control.
Barnett regains half guard.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
#T9#
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Barnett is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Barnett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ozymandias is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Ozymandias is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Barnett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Barnett tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Barnett defending well.
Barnett trying to control here.
Well, if Ozymandias 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.
#T12#
Ozymandias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
Ozymandias working away.#T13#
Ozymandias staying calm.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ozymandias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Ozymandias controls the position from side control.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnett prevents Ozymandias from moving into mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Cyrus Ozymandias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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