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Event:
CACC 138: Silva vs Ward
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; James Tuati! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Potato Squash!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Tuati drives through and clinches with Squash against the ropes.
Tuati is pressed up against the ropes. Squash has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tuati down to the mat. Tuati avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tuati looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Squash drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tuati defends it well.#CL#
Tuati has managed to clinch.
Squash prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Tuati has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Squash uses from the top position.
Tuati keeping moving, preventing Squash from controlling successfully.
Tuati looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Squash puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuati has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Squash is working away from the top position though.
Squash works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tuati (0) vs (3) Squash#T1#
Tuati is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Squash with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Squash trying to control but Tuati is having none of it.
Tuati regains half guard.
Tuati is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Squash trying to control from half guard but Tuati is working away.
Tuati might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tuati wants to get back to full guard.
Tuati definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Squash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Squash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Squash is working for a kimura but Tuati is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Tuati is trying to get back to full guard.
Squash is looking to stall here but Tuati recovers full guard.
Squash wants to control from the top but Tuati keeps moving.
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.
Tuati wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2#
Squash is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tuati is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tuati has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuati (2) vs (3) Squash
Squash is trying to keep Tuati in close.
Squash keeping moving, preventing Tuati from controlling successfully. #T5#
Squash lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuati (2) vs (5) Squash
Tuati bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Squash's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuati (4) vs (5) Squash
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tuati works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Squash won't allow Tuati to pass to mount.
Squash regains full guard. Nicely done.
Squash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tuati is fighting to break Squash's control of his arms but Squash is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tuati looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Squash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuati is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Squash is looking to sweep but instead, Tuati has passed into half guard.
Tuati wants to free his trapped foot but Squash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tuati trying to control the action but Squash is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tuati is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Squash is not content to let Tuati control the position.
Squash wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB#
Tuati is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Tuati is looking for a kimura here.
Tuati trying to control from Squash's half guard. Squash has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Squash lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuati (4) vs (7) Squash#SUB#
Squash content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tuati has locked up a guillotine! Tuati's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Squash is holding on here and Tuati must be using up a lot of energy. Squash has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tuati gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Tuati!
During a confident post fight interview, James Tuati thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 132: Wangler vs Average
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
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 3 wins and 5 losses; Potato Squash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trandel is looking to clinch but Squash is avoiding it.
Squash half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trandel shoots for a double leg takedown but Squash sprawls well. He's pushed Trandel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Trandel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Squash sprawls well initially but Trandel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Squash (0) vs (2) Trandel#SUB2#
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Squash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Squash wants to improve his position but Trandel is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squash gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Trandel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Squash manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trandel has Squash in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (2) vs (2) Trandel#T1#
Squash works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Squash wants to work for an arm triangle but Trandel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Squash wants to pass the guard but Trandel is defending well.
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.
Trandel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trandel.#SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Squash trying to control the position from guard on top but Trandel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Trandel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Squash has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Squash seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Squash is working for a kimura but Trandel is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Trandel gets back to full guard.
Trandel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Squash is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Trandel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Squash is aware though and is defending well.
Squash pushing down on Trandel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trandel is trying to get back to full guard.
Trandel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4##SUB2#
Trandel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Squash passes into half guard.
Squash is trying to control. Trandel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Squash is working for a kimura but Trandel is defending it quite comfortably.
Trandel is staying active underneath Squash, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trandel is looking for a sweep. Squash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Trandel trying to get back to full guard but Squash takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (5) vs (2) Trandel#SUB#
Squash wants to finish this one by submission but Trandel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Squash.
Squash trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trandel working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Squash looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trandel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Squash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trandel is looking to escape. #T6#
Squash fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Squash jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Trandel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Trandel manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Squash is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Trandel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Potato Squash! |
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Event:
CACC 123: Declan vs Priest
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
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 3 wins and 4 losses; Potato Squash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in and drives through. Squash sprawls well.
Czarny Z Garbowa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Squash changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Czarny Z Garbowa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Potato Squash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Squash enables Czarny Z Garbowa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Squash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Squash (0) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control from the top but Squash keeps moving.
Squash seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squash looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control from the top but Squash keeps moving.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Squash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to get both his arms back between Squash's legs - danger averted.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control from the top but Squash keeps moving.
Czarny Z Garbowa content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass the guard but Squash is keeping the position.
Squash is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Squash working a defensive guard here.
Squash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Czarny Z Garbowa on the ground.
Czarny Z Garbowa stands and throws Squash's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (0) vs (5) Czarny Z Garbowa
Squash tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Czarny Z Garbowa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Squash, who protects the arm well.
Czarny Z Garbowa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Squash, who protects the arm well.
Squash prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from moving into mount.
Squash is trying to improve his position.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the action but Squash is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Squash is looking to regain half guard here but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Squash is trying to get back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Squash keeps working. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Squash knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Czarny Z Garbowa controls the position from side control.#T6#
Squash is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Squash is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Czarny Z Garbowa working away.#T7#
Czarny Z Garbowa taking a breather here.
Squash is looking to reverse the position.
Squash is trying to control Czarny Z Garbowa's posture but Czarny Z Garbowa avoids it.
Squash is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Squash haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Squash prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from improving position.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the action but Squash is working from the bottom.
Squash can't do much from the bottom here.
Squash is trying to get back to half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Squash, who protects the arm well.
Czarny Z Garbowa is staying tight to Squash's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Squash stops Czarny Z Garbowa from passing to mount.
Squash is trying to get back to half guard.
Squash is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position. #T10#
Czarny Z Garbowa moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Squash (0) vs (7) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa working for a submission but Squash is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa working for a guillotine from mount but Squash is in no mood to give up. #T11#
Squash is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control the pace but Squash is squirming around nicely.
Squash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to control but Squash is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Squash is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Czarny Z Garbowa locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Squash is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
After winning the bout, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa 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:
CACC 115
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Potato Squash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Squash sprawls well. Squash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandito gets slowly back to his feet.
Squash attempts a counter takedown but Bandito avoids it well and moves away.
Bandito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Squash avoids it really well and circles away.
Squash attempts a counter takedown but Bandito avoids it well and moves away.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Squash changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Potato Squash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enamorado Bandito.
Bandito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Squash counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Squash (4) vs (0) Bandito
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Squash tries for a kimura but Bandito is defending well. #T1#
Bandito is looking to regain half guard here but Squash keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Squash is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Squash looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Squash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bandito on the ground.#T2#
Bandito is refusing to be controlled, as Squash sits in half guard. #SUB#
Squash seems to be working for a kimura but Bandito defends the submission attempt.
Bandito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Squash slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (7) vs (0) Bandito
Bandito is trying to get back to half guard.
Squash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working.
Bandito tries to bench press Squash off him but Squash keeps the position. #T3#
Bandito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (7) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Squash wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandito in particular looking to stall.
Squash trying to control here.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Squash defending well. #SUB2#
Bandito wants to work for an arm triangle but Squash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandito wants to free his trapped foot but Squash is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Bandito prevents Squash from improving his position.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Squash is having none of it.
Bandito is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Squash is defending the position. #SUB2#
Bandito seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandito wants to advance to full mount but Squash doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T5#
Bandito pushing down on Squash's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Squash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Squash is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandito is thwarting Squash's attempts to control the position.
Squash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandito wants to control but Squash is keeping him busy.
Squash wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito trying to control the pace. #T6#
Squash wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Bandito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandito seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Squash is working away.
Squash tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg. #T7#
Squash manages to get to full guard.
Bandito showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandito passes into half 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.
Squash is staying active underneath Bandito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Squash gets full guard.#T8#
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Squash keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Squash is keeping the position for now.
Squash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandito manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (9) vs (2) Bandito
Squash trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bandito is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Squash frees his head nicely. Oh but Bandito has switched to an armbar! Squash is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Enamorado Bandito!
After the fight, Enamorado Bandito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Max Strasburg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Potato Squash!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Strasburg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Squash feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Strasburg closes the distance and pushes Squash back into the ropes.#TD#
Strasburg works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strasburg (2) vs (0) Squash
We've been hearing good reports from Strasburg'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.
Strasburg trying to control but Squash is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Squash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Squash is looking for a triangle but Strasburg pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squash being controlled here, momentarily.
Squash looking for a sweep. Not yet Squash, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Strasburg trying to control but Squash is working from the bottom.
Strasburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Squash is keeping the position for now.
Squash keeping moving, preventing Strasburg from controlling successfully.
Strasburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Squash is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Squash looking for a guillotine here but Strasburg defends easily.
Strasburg passes into half guard. #SUB#
Strasburg is working for a submission of some sort.
Strasburg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (5) vs (0) Squash#T3#
Squash tries to buck Strasburg off but Strasburg is having none of it.#SUB#
Strasburg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Squash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strasburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Squash keeps working.
Squash tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Strasburg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasburg (7) vs (0) Squash
Squash is trying to escape the mount.
Strasburg wants to take Squash's back but he can't do it this time. #T4##SUB#
Strasburg is working for a guillotine from mount but Squash frees his head quite easily.
Squash is squirming around, avoiding Strasburg's attempts to control the action.
Strasburg forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Strasburg (10) vs (0) Squash#SUB#
Strasburg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Squash has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Squash prevents Strasburg from getting a body triangle.#T5#
Strasburg controlling well, preventing Squash from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Squash is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Strasburg gets his hands free as Squash looks to control. #SUB#
Strasburg looking to break Squash's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Squash remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Strasburg will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T6#
Squash manages to reverse the position and now he's in Strasburg's guard. Nice work there by Squash.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (10) vs (2) Squash#SUB#
Strasburg looking for a guillotine here but Squash defends easily.
Strasburg trying to control the position.
Strasburg 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: Strasburg (12) vs (2) Squash
Squash is looking for a sweep. Strasburg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strasburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Squash keeps working.
Strasburg trying to pass the guard but Squash defending well. #T7#
Strasburg trying to control from half guard but Squash is working away. #SUB#
Strasburg is trying to work for a kimura but Squash is defending well.
Squash 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.
Squash trying to control but Strasburg postures up.
Strasburg wants to control but Squash is keeping him busy.
Strasburg passes into side control, despite Squash's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (15) vs (2) Squash
Squash is looking to reverse the position.#T8##SUB#
Strasburg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Strasburg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Squash! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasburg (17) vs (2) Squash
Squash is trying desperately to improve position.
Strasburg wants to take Squash's back but he can't do it this time.
Squash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strasburg trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Squash can't escape the position.
Strasburg fails to advance to Squash's back.
Strasburg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Strasburg working for a submission but Squash is keeping him at bay.
Strasburg wants to control the pace but Squash is squirming around nicely.
Strasburg avoids the attempt from Squash to control.#T10#
Strasburg can't control as he wanted to and Squash manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Strasburg is just content to waste time from the top position. Squash takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Squash keeping moving, preventing Strasburg from controlling successfully.
Strasburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Squash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Squash keeps moving. #T11##SUB2#
Strasburg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strasburg pushes down on Squash's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Squash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Strasburg seems to be working for a kimura but Squash defends the submission attempt.#T12#
Strasburg is trying to control. Squash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Squash actively working from the bottom here.
Strasburg wants to free his trapped foot but Squash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strasburg is thwarting Squash's attempts to control the position.
Strasburg is looking to advance position but Squash won't allow it. #T13#
Squash is staying active underneath Strasburg, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Strasburg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Squash is looking to improve his position.
Squash is not content to let Strasburg control the position.#T14#
Squash holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Strasburg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Squash! Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (20) vs (2) Squash
Strasburg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strasburg controlling from the full mount.
Squash is squirming around, avoiding Strasburg's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strasburg takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Max Strasburg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Potato Squash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Solomon Bundy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Squash manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Bundy has picked Squash up - he's going for a ride! Bundy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Squash (0) vs (2) Bundy
Bundy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Squash is looking to improve his position.
Squash moves into full guard.
Bundy stays in close to Squash's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squash looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Bundy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Squash pulls Bundy in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Squash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Squash is looking to sweep but instead, Bundy has passed into half guard.
Squash has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Squash tries to roll over but Bundy keeps him under control.
Bundy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Squash is looking to improve his position.
Bundy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Squash! Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (0) vs (5) Bundy
Squash is looking to improve his position but Bundy isn't that keen on the idea.
Bundy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Bundy fails to move to back control.
Squash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bundy wants to take Squash's back here but Squash is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bundy avoids the attempt from Squash to control.#T4#
Bundy is looking to work his way around to Squash's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bundy content just to control the position here.
Squash is looking to improve his position but Bundy isn't that keen on the idea.
Bundy fails to advance to Squash's back. #T5#
Squash wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Squash (0) vs (8) Bundy#SUB2#
Bundy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy is riding his opponent, not letting Squash buck him off.
Squash rolls, trying to escape but Bundy keeps control of the position.
What can Squash do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6#
Squash tries to escape the position.
Bundy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bundy gets his hands free as Squash looks to control.
Squash tries to roll but Bundy sticks to his back.
Bundy biding his time, controlling Squash. #T7#
Squash trying to control the action but Bundy just sinks the hooks in.
Bundy controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Squash's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bundy is riding his opponent, not letting Squash buck him off.
Squash is trying to break free.
What can Squash do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8#
Squash is in bad spot here.
Our spies down at at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional inform us that Bundy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bundy 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.
Bundy has the hooks in. Squash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Squash is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Squash tries to roll but Bundy sticks to his back.
Bundy controlling the position well here. Squash rolled but Bundy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Squash tries to roll but Bundy sticks to his back.
Good control from Bundy.#T10#
Squash turns into Bundy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (2) vs (8) Bundy
Squash trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Squash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bundy controlling the position.
Bundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Squash is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Squash is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bundy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bundy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (2) vs (10) Bundy#T11#
Squash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bundy controls the pace.
Squash working a defensive guard here.
Squash working a defensive guard but Bundy passes into half guard.
Bundy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Squash wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
Bundy is looking to advance position but Squash won't allow it.
Bundy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Squash tries to roll over but Bundy keeps him under control.
Squash is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Bundy slows the pace down in half guard.
Bundy is pressing down on Squash's thigh, looking to free his foot. Squash is holding on for now.
Squash is looking for a sweep. Bundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Squash is working hard here to advance position.
Squash wants to control the action here but instead Bundy manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (2) vs (13) Bundy#T14#
Bundy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Squash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bundy controlling his opponent.
Bundy is continuing to stall.
Squash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Squash is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bundy wins on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Solomon Bundy thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Potato Squash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charly Courtois!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Courtois will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Squash feinted with a counter takedown.
Courtois fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Courtois shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Squash sprawls well. Squash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Courtois gets slowly back to his feet.
Squash drops down looking for a counter takedown but Courtois sprawls and moves away.
Potato Squash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charly Courtois.
Courtois has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtois has a takedown stuffed.
Squash feinted with a counter takedown.
Charly Courtois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtois looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Squash is fending him off so far but Courtois persists. Nope, Squash circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Squash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Courtois.
Squash feinted with a counter takedown.
Courtois shoots in for a double leg but Squash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Squash tries to counter with a takedown but Courtois is quick to defend against it.
Courtois closes this distance looking for a takedown but Squash circles away.
Courtois tries to clinch up#TD#
and Squash counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Squash (2) vs (0) Courtois
Squash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Courtois swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Squash trying to control but Courtois is working from the bottom. #T2#
Courtois being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Squash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Squash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Courtois looking for a guillotine here but Squash defends easily.
Squash's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB2#
Courtois is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Squash works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Squash is working for a kimura here but Courtois manages to reverse the position and he's now in Squash's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (2) vs (2) Courtois
Courtois stopping the sweep attempt from Squash.
Squash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Courtois on the ground.
Squash will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Squash has control of Courtois's left arm, preventing Courtois from doing any damage.
Squash has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Courtois trying to control but Squash is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Squash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Squash wants to sweep here but Courtois controlling him for the moment.
Squash bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Courtois's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (4) vs (2) Courtois
Courtois is trying to keep Squash in close.
#SUB2#
Courtois working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Squash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Squash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5##SUB2#
Courtois looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Squash wants to control from the top but Courtois keeps moving.
Squash slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Squash wants to control from the top but Courtois keeps moving. #SUB2#
Courtois throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Squash escapes and throws Courtois's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (7) vs (2) Courtois#T6#
Courtois is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Squash swings around for an armbar but Courtois sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Squash's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (7) vs (4) Courtois
Courtois being controlled here momentarily.
Courtois stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Squash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Courtois trying to control the position from guard on top but Squash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Squash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Squash 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.
Courtois tries to free his leg and advance position but Squash is retaining full guard.
Courtois trying to control but Squash is working from the bottom.
Courtois is pushing down on Squash's leg trying to pass to half guard. Squash is fighting to maintain full guard but Courtois has managed to sneak the leg through.
Squash wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Squash is defending against the submission attempts here by Courtois.
Courtois wants to lay and pray for a moment but Squash keeps working.
Courtois prevents Squash from improving his position.
Squash is refusing to be controlled, as Courtois sits in half guard.
Courtois is thwarting Squash's attempts to control the position.
Squash is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Temple of Illumination, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9#
Squash gets full guard.
Courtois wants to pass the guard but Squash is keeping the position.
Courtois looking to sit in guard and control but Squash gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (9) vs (4) Courtois#SUB2#
Squash got a little sloppy there for a moment and Courtois has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Squash has managed to get both his arms back between Courtois's legs - danger averted.
Courtois trying to control the position.
Squash stopping the sweep attempt from Courtois.#T10##SUB2#
Squash got a little sloppy there for a moment and Courtois has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Squash has managed to get both his arms back between Courtois's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Courtois looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Squash passes Courtois's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Courtois wants to control but Squash is keeping busy.
Squash trying to control the action but Courtois is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Squash is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Courtois has managed to free his arm - good work.
Courtois is looking to get back to full guard here but Squash has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (12) vs (4) Courtois#SUB#
Squash tries for a kimura but Courtois is defending well.
Courtois tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Squash presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Squash (14) vs (4) Courtois#SUB#
Courtois defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Squash. #T12##SUB#
Squash looking to secure an arm triangle but Courtois defends it well.
Courtois can't escape the position.
Courtois sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Courtois actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Squash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Courtois sees it coming and defends easily.
Courtois moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Squash wants to control from the top but Courtois keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Courtois has his foot on Squash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Squash works his way back into a safe position though.
Courtois trying to keep a closed guard but Squash is proving a slippery customer.
Squash is pushing down on Courtois's leg trying to pass to half guard. Courtois is fighting to maintain full guard but Squash has managed to sneak the leg through.
Squash prevents Courtois from improving his position.
Courtois trying to hold on to Squash's head to control him but Squash postures up.
#T14##SUB#
Squash is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Courtois is just riding it out for now. Squash eventually gives up the hold.
Courtois trying to hold on to Squash's head to control him but Squash postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Squash seems to be working for a kimura but Courtois defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Squash takes the fight on points by 14 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juicy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Squash keeping moving, preventing Juicy from controlling successfully.
Squash is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juicy is looking to work some ground and pound but Squash has wrist control.
Juicy won't allow Squash to sweep him here.
Juicy trying to control but Squash is working from the bottom.
Squash has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Juicy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Squash has tightened it up now! Juicy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Potato Squash! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bart Cole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Potato Squash!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cole darts in and clinches Squash up against the cage.
Cole turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cole manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cole (4) vs (0) Squash
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squash tries to buck Cole off but Cole is having none of it.
Cole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Squash, who protects the arm well.
Cole controls the position.
Cole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cole in the domination position with Squash hanging on.
Squash sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squash moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Squash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Squash controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole won't allow Squash to sweep him here.
Squash is looking for a triangle but Cole pushes his legs off easily.
Cole trying to control but Squash is working from the bottom.
Squash trying to control the position.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Squash has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Squash is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Squash is trying to keep Cole in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squash 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.
Cole trying to control but Squash is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole 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.
Squash has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Squash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Squash is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Squash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole being controlled here momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Squash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Squash keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Squash keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
Squash throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cole escapes and throws Squash's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (7) vs (0) Squash
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Squash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Squash is not content to let Cole control the position.
Squash can't do much from the bottom here.
Squash tries to buck Cole off but Cole is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Squash is not content to let Cole control the position.
Cole looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Squash wants to control but Cole postures up.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Squash keeps working.
Squash is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Squash keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries for a kimura but Squash is defending well.
Squash manages to get back to half guard.
Cole controlling the action here.
Squash tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cole is breathing heavily.
Squash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cole has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (10) vs (0) Squash
Squash tries to hold on but Cole pushes him away.
Cole moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Squash has worked his arm free - good work by Squash!
Cole wants to take a breather but Squash manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cole.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Squash keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Squash wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole being controlled here momentarily.
Squash wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cole trying to control but Squash is working from the bottom.
Squash wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
Squash looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cole preventing the sweep.
Squash is looking to sweep but instead, Cole has passed into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cole is trying to control. Squash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Squash is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Squash avoid being mounted?
Squash is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cole is staying active.
Squash is positioning himself well to prevent Cole advancing to mount.
Squash trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
Cole is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Squash tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg.
Squash trying to control but Cole postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cole passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Squash! Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (13) vs (0) Squash
Squash can't escape the position.
Cole trying to control but Squash is having none of it.
Cole wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Squash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole takes the fight on points by 13 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Hilo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Potato Squash (ranked 5672 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor KillsInWater (ranked 24127 p4p, 0 weight class). Tor KillsInWater told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Potato Squash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tor KillsInWater!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
KillsInWater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
KillsInWater shoots in but no luck this time.
KillsInWater fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Squash drops down looking for a counter takedown but KillsInWater sprawls and moves away.
Potato Squash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tor KillsInWater.
KillsInWater looks for a takedown but Squash sprawls well.
Squash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
KillsInWater shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Squash (0) vs (2) KillsInWater
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squash holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squash tries to get to full guard but KillsInWater has control of the leg.
Squash wants to control the action here but instead KillsInWater manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (0) vs (5) KillsInWater
KillsInWater wants to control the pace but Squash is squirming around nicely.
KillsInWater avoids the attempt from Squash to control.
Squash can't escape the position.
Squash tries to lock up and control but KillsInWater gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
KillsInWater controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater prevents Squash from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squash is working hard here to advance position.
KillsInWater controlling the pace for now.
Squash can't escape the position.
Squash tries to control KillsInWater's body but KillsInWater pushes him off. Squash squirms to his side and now KillsInWater has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Squash (0) vs (8) KillsInWater
Squash trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squash tries to break free.
Squash looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Squash holding on to KillsInWater's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Squash manages to reverse the position and now he's in KillsInWater's guard. Nice work there by Squash.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (2) vs (8) KillsInWater
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squash controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Squash wants to pass the guard but KillsInWater is keeping the position.
Squash trying to control but KillsInWater is working from the bottom.
Squash slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (5) vs (8) KillsInWater
Squash tries to move to mount but KillsInWater blocks the move with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Squash is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, KillsInWater has escaped the position, nice work there.
Squash looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
KillsInWater manages to work his way to half guard, despite Squash's best efforts.
Squash is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. KillsInWater doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Squash.
Squash wants to take a breather but KillsInWater is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Squash is working away from the top position though.
KillsInWater wants to improve his position but Squash is controlling well.
Squash is looking for a kimura here.
Squash seems to be looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater is refusing to be controlled, as Squash sits in half guard.
KillsInWater won't allow Squash to pass to mount.
Squash has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can KillsInWater defend it? Squash steps over the head and cranks it - KillsInWater is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Squash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Potato Squash! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Potato Squash (ranked 5609 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 7782 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Potato Squash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Squash, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Squash against the cage but Squash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Squash half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Squash, which made it look bad.
Squash attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Potato Squash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Gracie.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
We've been informed that Gracie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Squash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Squash as he avoids it easily.
Squash tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Squash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Squash drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Squash tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Squash attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Squash counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Squash (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie looks winded!
Squash controlling from the top position.
Squash advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squash frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (5) vs (0) Gracie
Squash with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Squash has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gracie is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Potato Squash! |
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