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Event:
ENIGMA 167
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Mamontov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Mamontov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hardy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardy struggling a bit here.
Hardy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mamontov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hardy's coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. 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.
Mamontov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB#
Hardy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mamontov. Oh but Hardy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mamontov goes limp - he's gone! Hardy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nero Hardy!
Nero Hardy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TD 17
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Reyes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reyes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamontov shoots in and drives through. Reyes sprawls well.
Mamontov shoots for a double leg takedown but Reyes sprawls well. He's pushed Mamontov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A lazy left from Reyes finds it's target.
Mamontov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slon Mamontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamontov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reyes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov moves away from the strike by Reyes.
Mamontov moves out of range as Reyes throws a body kick.
Reyes closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Reyes leaves Mamontov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mamontov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamontov closes the distance and clinches up with Reyes, looking for a takedown. Mamontov pushes Reyes against the cage but Reyes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mamontov closes the distance and clinches up with Reyes, looking for a takedown. Mamontov pushes Reyes against the cage but Reyes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reyes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamontov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reyes sprawls well. Reyes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mamontov gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Mamontov walks into a straight right hand from Reyes.
Mamontov shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense.
Reyes throws a shot from downtown. Mamontov moves away and avoids it.
Mamontov feinted with a counter takedown.
Mamontov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reyes is fending him off so far but Mamontov persists. Nope, Reyes circles away and we're back to standing.
Reyes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A cross from Reyes lands.
Slon Mamontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Mamontov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mamontov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mamontov goes for a double leg but Reyes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reyes continues to drive forward.
Reyes lands a knee to the head.
Mamontov tries to pull guard but Reyes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reyes misses with a knee strike.
#KD2#
Reyes has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Mamontov goes down! Reyes dives on top of him - Mamontov manages to get guard.
#ROC2#Mamontov is rocked!#T4#
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!
Reyes postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mamontov covers up, he's hurt! Reyes keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Reyes and the ref steps in to end the fight! Reyes can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Reyes!
After the fight, Roman Reyes 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:
TD 14
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Susskind loads up on a big right hand but Mamontov slips the punch.
Mamontov tries to counter with a takedown but Susskind is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Mamontov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Susskind manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Mamontov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mamontov tries to free his leg and advance position but Susskind is retaining full guard.
Mamontov trying to control but Susskind is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamontov ducks under a wild hook from Susskind.
Susskind has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Susskind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamontov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mamontov or perhaps it was just good defense by Susskind, which made it look bad.
Susskind throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Mamontov counters with a shoot takedown. Susskind fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Mamontov advances position into side control!#SUB#
Mamontov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Susskind, who protects the arm well.
Mamontov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Susskind!
Mamontov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mamontov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Susskind is looking to escape.
Mamontov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamontov'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.#T3#
Susskind is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Mamontov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Susskind is looking to improve his position but Mamontov isn't that keen on the idea.
Mamontov wants to control the pace but Susskind is squirming around nicely.
Mamontov controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Susskind defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mamontov.
Mamontov controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamontov tries to control but Susskind wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susskind is controlling an arm, preventing Mamontov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mamontov has hold of Susskind's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Susskind manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mamontov wants to take Susskind's back here but Susskind is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slon Mamontov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mamontov fails with the takedown
and Susskind counters with a right hand to the body.
Susskind wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Susskind gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mamontov looking to pass the guard.
Mamontov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susskind can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Susskind keeps moving. #T1#
Mamontov stays in close to Susskind's body and controls the position.
Susskind trying to keep a closed guard but Mamontov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Susskind keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Susskind. That snapped Mamontov's head back.
Susskind connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Susskind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Mamontov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Susskind to the mat! Susskind manages to get full guard.
Susskind can't keep his opponent in guard - Mamontov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Mamontov seems content to control.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Susskind is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamontov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Mamontov wants to work for an arm triangle but Susskind is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Susskind is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Susskind is defending well.
Mamontov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mamontov trying to mount his opponent but Susskind defends it.
Mamontov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mamontov controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mamontov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Susskind is in real trouble.
#SUB#
Mamontov looking to break Susskind's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Susskind remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mamontov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Mamontov looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Susskind defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Mamontov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Susskind has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Mamontov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Susskind taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Mamontov doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slon Mamontov!
A relieved looking Slon Mamontov 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:
TD 11
Date: Dec 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Wheeler. No joy for Mamontov on that attempt.
Wheeler scores with a jab to the body.
Mamontov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mamontov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Mamontov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Wheeler has knocked Mamontov down with a huge combo! Wheeler steps away and waves a wobbly Mamontov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Mamontov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Slon Mamontov has been cut.#TD#
Mamontov gets a double leg takedown into Wheeler's guard.
Oh Mamontov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wheeler wants to stand up but Mamontov is controlling him.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Mamontov seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamontov is stalling in the full guard.
Mamontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Wheeler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamontov stops Wheeler from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamontov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slon Mamontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamontov fails to land the takedown.
Wheeler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wheeler throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamontov.
Mamontov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamontov is defended easily by Wheeler.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mamontov shoots in for a double leg but Wheeler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mamontov fails with the takedown
letting Wheeler counter with a right hand.
Wheeler connects with a body shot.
Slon Mamontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamontov with a poor takedown
and Mamontov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamontov with a poor takedown
and Wheeler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamontov shoots and misses
and Wheeler counters with a crisp right that sends Mamontov to the canvas! Wheeler follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rylan Wheeler! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 68
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rudy Beckwith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mamontov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Beckwith (0) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Mamontov 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.
Mamontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckwith is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Mamontov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beckwith working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Mamontov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mamontov looking to pass the guard.
Mamontov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beckwith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##T3#
Beckwith controlling Mamontov's posture.
Mamontov stays in close to Beckwith's body and controls the position.
Beckwith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamontov is looking to advance position but Beckwith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Beckwith (4) vs (2) Mamontov#T4#
Mamontov is desperately trying to improve his position but Beckwith has a good base and remains in mount.
Mamontov keeps trying to improve his position.
Mamontov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mamontov is still trying to improve position.
Beckwith looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Mamontov wants to hold on but Beckwith pushes him away.
Mamontov is desperately trying to improve his position but Beckwith has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Beckwith pushes him away.
Beckwith controlling the pace for now.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Beckwith pushes him away. #T6#
Mamontov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mamontov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamontov is trying to escape the mount.
Beckwith manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mamontov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Beckwith (7) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Beckwith controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith is not going to allow Mamontov to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Beckwith tries to keep control of the position but Mamontov is staying busy.
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
You can see the frustration on Mamontov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Beckwith struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Mamontov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Beckwith has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mamontov's body.
Beckwith is not going to allow Mamontov to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Mamontov is in bad spot here.
Beckwith trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mamontov doesn't escape.
Beckwith gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control.
Beckwith is hanging on to Mamontov's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Beckwith is trying to stick to Mamontov's back but Mamontov is turning into Beckwith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beckwith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mamontov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beckwith (7) vs (4) Mamontov
Beckwith keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Mamontov slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Mamontov trying to mount his opponent but Beckwith defends it.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Mamontov seems to be working for a kimura but Beckwith defends the submission attempt.
Beckwith is refusing to be controlled, as Mamontov sits in half guard.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Beckwith is defending well. #T12#
Mamontov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beckwith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beckwith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Beckwith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamontov controlling the action here.#T13#
Mamontov wants to control but Beckwith is keeping him busy.
Beckwith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Mamontov 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.
#T14#
Beckwith trying to control here.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Beckwith is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Beckwith takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A less than humble Rudy Beckwith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 65
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mamontov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slon Mamontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamontov tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Mamontov shoots in.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Mamontov shakes him off and moves away.
Mamontov misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Mamontov jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mamontov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Mamontov fails to pull guard.
Mamontov looking for a takedown.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Mamontov manages to get underhooks.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mamontov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Mamontov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Mamontov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mamontov goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mamontov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Mamontov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mamontov gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Mamontov wants the takedown. Anderson is fighting it off but Mamontov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anderson's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Anderson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Mamontov defends easily.
Mamontov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamontov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (2) Anderson#T3#
Mamontov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mamontov keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Mamontov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamontov is keeping the position for now.
Mamontov controlling Anderson's posture.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamontov is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov is looking to sweep but instead, Anderson has passed into half guard.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Mamontov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mamontov. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (2) vs (5) Anderson
Mamontov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson is trying to control here but Mamontov has managed to regain half guard.
#T5#
Mamontov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mamontov wants to control the action here but instead Anderson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (2) vs (8) Anderson
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (2) vs (11) Anderson
Mamontov has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Anderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Anderson gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control. #SUB2#
Anderson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mamontov is doing well to defend. Anderson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mamontov is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson 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:
Stepping Stone 61
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mamontov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.#CL2#
Rua closes the distance and clinches.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Mamontov has clasped his hands together around Rua's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mamontov (4) vs (0) Rua
Mamontov staying calm.
Rua 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua is not content to let Mamontov control the position. #T1##SUB#
Mamontov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rua is trying to improve his position.
Mamontov is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamontov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rua tries to buck Mamontov off but Mamontov is having none of it.#T2#
Rua is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mamontov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamontov (6) vs (0) Rua
We've been hearing good reports from Mamontov'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.
Mamontov controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamontov trying to control but Rua is having none of it.
Rua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rua is looking to improve his position but Mamontov isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Rua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mamontov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rua is trying to escape the mount.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Mamontov's attempts to control the action.
Rua is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Mamontov's attempts to control the action.
Mamontov content just to control the position here.
Mamontov wants to take his opponent's back but Rua doesn't allow it.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Mamontov's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Mamontov content just to control the position here.
Rua is desperately trying to improve his position but Mamontov has a good base and remains in mount.
Rua prevents Mamontov from taking his back.
Rua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mamontov trying to control but Rua is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov content just to control the position here.
Mamontov fails to move to back control. #T6#
Mamontov wants to control the pace but Rua is squirming around nicely.
Rua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamontov fails to move to back control.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Mamontov's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamontov wants to take Rua's back but he can't do it this time. #T7#
Rua wants to hold on but Mamontov pushes him away.
Mamontov wants to control the pace but Rua is squirming around nicely.
Rua gets back to half guard.
Mamontov tries to pass to full mount but Rua defends it.
Rua tries to roll over but Mamontov keeps him under control.
Mamontov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (9) vs (0) Rua
Rua prevents Mamontov from taking his back.#T8#
Mamontov prevents Rua from getting the reversal.
Mamontov tries to control but Rua wriggling away.
Rua tries to reverse the position but Mamontov maintains control.
Mamontov controlling from mount.
Mamontov trying to control but Rua is having none of it. #T9#
Rua tries to reverse the position but Mamontov maintains control.
Mamontov fails to move to back control.
Mamontov looking to control but Rua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rua manages to control the position for a moment.
Rua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Mamontov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mamontov is stalling here but it's allowed Rua to get half guard.
Rua is staying active underneath Mamontov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua trying to control here.
#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamontov is one step ahead there.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua has his hands on Mamontov's head, controlling the position. #T12#
Mamontov postures up.
Mamontov trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Mamontov passes Rua's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura here.
Mamontov wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it. #T13#
Still in half guard, Mamontov seems content to control.#SUB#
Mamontov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamontov.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rua is not content to let Mamontov control the position.#T14#
Mamontov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamontov trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rua defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rua.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamontov takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Slon Mamontov 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:
Stepping Stone 59
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mamontov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mamontov (4) vs (0) Kersikov#SUB#
Mamontov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
Kersikov stops Mamontov from passing to mount.
Mamontov wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mamontov.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kersikov 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.
Mamontov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
Mamontov trying to advance position but Kersikov counters by regaining guard.
Mamontov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T2#
Mamontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Mamontov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mamontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamontov'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.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T3#
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mamontov controls the pace.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mamontov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov pulls Mamontov in to control the position. #T4#
Mamontov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Mamontov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamontov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Mamontov looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Mamontov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Mamontov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mamontov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Mamontov wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov is not content to let Mamontov control the position.#SUB#
Mamontov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mamontov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kersikov trying to control but Mamontov postures up.
Mamontov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mamontov in particular looking to stall.
Kersikov won't allow Mamontov to pass to mount.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Mamontov sits in half guard.
Mamontov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mamontov trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Kersikov won't allow Mamontov to pass to mount.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mamontov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mamontov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well. #T9#
Mamontov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mamontov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (7) vs (0) Kersikov
Mamontov controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Kersikov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Mamontov is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Mamontov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11##SUB#
Mamontov seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Mamontov has control of the leg.
Kersikov wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mamontov stalling.
Mamontov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Mamontov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Mamontov 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.
Mamontov wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamontov not doing much here.
Mamontov is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Mamontov is taking a breather. Kersikov 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.#SUB#
Mamontov is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mamontov is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mamontov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.#T14#
Mamontov is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamontov is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Mamontov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamontov takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Slon Mamontov 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:
Stepping Stone 54
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
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 14 wins and 22 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lucan forces Mamontov back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Lucan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucan (4) vs (0) Mamontov
Lucan moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (6) vs (0) Mamontov#SUB#
Lucan working for a guillotine from mount but Mamontov is in no mood to give up.
Mamontov wants to control but Lucan is having none of it.
Lucan wants to control the pace but Mamontov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Mamontov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lucan.
Mamontov wants to control but Lucan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Lucan looking to secure an arm triangle but Mamontov defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
#T1#
Mamontov 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.
Lucan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mamontov's thigh. Mamontov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mamontov working a defensive guard here.
Mamontov can't keep his opponent in guard - Lucan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lucan stalling away here and it's allowed Mamontov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov looking to control.
#T2#
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Lucan won't allow Mamontov to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Mamontov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (2) Mamontov
Lucan is trying to keep Mamontov in close.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Mamontov passes Lucan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Mamontov has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Mamontov 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.
Lucan is holding on to half guard well.
Mamontov wants to pass to mount but Lucan is defending the position.
Mamontov content to control rather than advance.
Lucan wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Mamontov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Mamontov has control of the leg.
Lucan is controlling Mamontov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mamontov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Mamontov is working for a kimura but Lucan is defending it quite comfortably.
Mamontov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working. #T5#
Lucan wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan is trying is best to control the position here.
Mamontov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lucan trying to control but Mamontov postures up.
Mamontov is pressing down on Lucan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucan is holding on for now.
Mamontov keeps trying to improve his position.
Mamontov trying to control from half guard but Lucan is working away.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy.
#T6#
Lucan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mamontov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lucan! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (6) vs (5) Mamontov
Mamontov tries to control but Lucan wriggling away.
Lucan tries to hold on but Mamontov postures up.
Mamontov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Mamontov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mamontov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lucan is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (6) vs (8) Mamontov
Lucan just trying to survive but Mamontov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mamontov has the hooks in. Lucan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lucan has hold of Mamontov's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
I really don't envy Lucan right now.
#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Mamontov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Lucan wants to escape the position.
Lucan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lucan is in bad spot here.
Mamontov avoiding Lucan 's attempts to control his hands.
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.
Lucan tries to escape the position.
Lucan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mamontov controlling well, preventing Lucan from escaping the position.
#T9#
Mamontov keeps control of the position easily here as Lucan tries to buck him off.
Lucan tries to escape the position.
Lucan breaks Mamontov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (8) Mamontov
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucan forces his way into half guard.
Mamontov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T10#
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Mamontov is defending well.
Mamontov tries to get to full guard but Lucan has control of the leg.
Mamontov trying to control but Lucan postures up.
#SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mamontov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lucan tries to pass to full mount but Mamontov defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mamontov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Lucan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mamontov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (10) Mamontov
Mamontov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamontov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lucan looking for a guillotine here but Mamontov defends easily.
Mamontov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lucan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamontov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (10) vs (10) Mamontov#T12#
Lucan postures up.
Mamontov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mamontov is looking for a triangle but Lucan pushes his legs off easily.
Mamontov is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucan trying to control but Mamontov is working from the bottom.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamontov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamontov 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.#T13#
Lucan wants to control from the top but Mamontov keeps moving.
Mamontov wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan passes into half guard.
Lucan wants to pass to mount but Mamontov is defending the position. #SUB#
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Mamontov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mamontov gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Lucan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mamontov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lucan has Mamontov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (10) vs (12) Mamontov#SUB#
Lucan looking for a guillotine here but Mamontov defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan is pulling down on Mamontov's head. It's preventing any offense from Mamontov, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamontov wins on points by 12 to 10.
Slon Mamontov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Edwin Lucan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 48
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dolton shoots in but no luck this time.
Dolton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Scott Dolton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamontov fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Dolton. No joy for Mamontov on that attempt.
Dolton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dolton wants it to stay on the feet.
Scott Dolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slon Mamontov.#TD#
Mamontov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (0) Mamontov
Mamontov 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.
Mamontov is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dolton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Dolton preventing the sweep.
Dolton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mamontov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov working a defensive guard here.
Dolton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamontov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Dolton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mamontov keeping moving, preventing Dolton from controlling successfully.
Mamontov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolton trying to control but Mamontov is working from the bottom.
Mamontov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamontov, not yet.
Dolton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mamontov has his hands on Dolton's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Dolton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mamontov pulls Dolton in to control the position.
Mamontov working a defensive guard here.
Dolton 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.
Dolton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Mamontov trying to hold on to Dolton's head to control him but Dolton postures up.
Still in half guard, Dolton seems content to control.
Dolton is thwarting Mamontov's attempts to control the position.
Dolton is looking to stall here but Mamontov recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Mamontov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dolton has picked Mamontov up and slammed him! Mamontov can't keep hold of the triangle and Dolton manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (5) vs (0) Mamontov
Mamontov can't do much from the bottom here.
Mamontov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dolton sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Mamontov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamontov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dolton is working away from the top position though.
Dolton tries to pass to full mount but Mamontov defends it.
Dolton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dolton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamontov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Dolton is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamontov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mamontov trying to control from the bottom.
Mamontov wants to get back to full guard.
Dolton wants to pass the guard but Mamontov is defending well.
Dolton stalling.
Mamontov tries to roll over but Dolton keeps him under control.#T7#
Mamontov gets full guard.
Mamontov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dolton passes into half guard.
Mamontov tries to get to full guard but Dolton has control of the leg.
Mamontov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dolton jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (8) vs (0) Mamontov#T8#
Dolton advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dolton (10) vs (0) Mamontov
Dolton controlling his opponent.
Dolton tries to control but Mamontov wriggling away.
Dolton controlling his opponent.
Dolton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mamontov for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Mamontov is trying desperately to improve position.
Dolton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dolton trying to control but Mamontov is having none of it.
Mamontov is looking to improve his position but Dolton isn't that keen on the idea.
Dolton controlling his opponent. #T10#
Dolton prevents Mamontov from getting the reversal.
Mamontov wants to hold on but Dolton pushes him away.
Dolton content just to control the position here.
Dolton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mamontov is looking to escape.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
Dolton content just to control the position here.
Dolton looking to control but Mamontov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Mamontov wants to hold on but Dolton pushes him away.
Dolton looking to control but Mamontov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mamontov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dolton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dolton continues to stall.#T12#
Mamontov is trying desperately to improve position.
Dolton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mamontov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mamontov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamontov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Dolton content just to control the position here.
Mamontov is looking to get to half guard.
Dolton controlling the pace for now.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Dolton pushes him away.
Mamontov is looking to improve his position but Dolton isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Dolton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov working to try and regain half guard.
Dolton looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Dolton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mamontov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dolton controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolton takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Scott Dolton 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:
Stepping Stone 45
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Osiris Egyptian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mamontov closes the distance and clinches up with Egyptian, looking for a takedown. Mamontov pushes Egyptian against the cage but Egyptian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mamontov shoots in but no luck this time.
Egyptian attempts a counter takedown but Mamontov avoids it well and moves away.
Egyptian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamontov.
Osiris Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slon Mamontov.#CL#
Egyptian has closed the distance and engaged Mamontov in a clinch.
#TD#
Egyptian turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Egyptian manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Egyptian (4) vs (0) Mamontov#SUB#
Egyptian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mamontov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mamontov is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov is trying to control Egyptian's posture but Egyptian avoids it.
Mamontov tries to bench press Egyptian off him but Egyptian keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mamontov looking for a sweep but Egyptian has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Egyptian (6) vs (0) Mamontov
Egyptian prevents Mamontov from getting the reversal.
Egyptian controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mamontov is still trying to improve position.
Egyptian fails to take his opponent's back.
Mamontov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Mamontov tries to lock up and control but Egyptian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
Egyptian tries to control but Mamontov wriggling away.
Mamontov tries to control the position but Egyptian now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Egyptian (9) vs (0) Mamontov
Egyptian is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Egyptian gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control.
Mamontov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Egyptian avoiding Mamontov 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Egyptian.
Mamontov tries to escape but Egyptian has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Egyptian keeps control of the position easily here as Mamontov tries to buck him off.
Mamontov tries to escape but Egyptian has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4##SUB#
Egyptian is persistently looking for the submission but Mamontov is defending it well.
Mamontov needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Egyptian controls the position.
Egyptian controlling well, preventing Mamontov from escaping the position.
Egyptian gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control.
Mamontov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Egyptian.
Egyptian keeps control of the position easily here as Mamontov tries to buck him off.
#T5#
Egyptian doesn't have the hooks in and Mamontov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (9) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Egyptian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Mamontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Egyptian looking to control.
Mamontov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mamontov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Egyptian (9) vs (5) Mamontov
Mamontov controls the position from side control.#T7#
A control attempt from Egyptian but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Egyptian (9) vs (7) Mamontov#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mamontov wants to control the pace but Egyptian is squirming around nicely.
Egyptian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mamontov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Egyptian is looking to escape. #T8#
Egyptian tries to hold on but Mamontov postures up.
Egyptian is desperately trying to improve his position but Mamontov has a good base and remains in mount.
Mamontov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Egyptian to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Egyptian (9) vs (10) Mamontov#T9#
Egyptian tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Mamontov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mamontov trying to control but Egyptian is having none of it.
Mamontov wants to take Egyptian's back here but Egyptian is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mamontov controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Mamontov 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.
Mamontov trying to control but Egyptian is having none of it. #T10#
Egyptian gets back to half guard.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Egyptian is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Mamontov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Egyptian is just riding it out for now. Mamontov eventually gives up the hold.
Mamontov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Egyptian (9) vs (13) Mamontov#T11#
Mamontov trying to control the action but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Mamontov taking a breather here.
Egyptian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mamontov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Egyptian (13) vs (13) Mamontov#T12#
Mamontov staying busy and making it hard for Egyptian to control.
Mamontov holding both Egyptian 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mamontov is in bad spot here.
Egyptian not allowing Mamontov to control his hands.
Egyptian is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Egyptian gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Mamontov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Egyptian.
Mamontov tries to roll but Egyptian sticks to his back.
Mamontov turns into Egyptian and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (13) vs (15) Mamontov
Mamontov stopping the sweep attempt from Egyptian.
Mamontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Egyptian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamontov is looking to advance position but Egyptian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Egyptian (17) vs (15) Mamontov
Egyptian controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamontov wants to control but Egyptian is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Egyptian takes the fight on points by 17 to 15.
Our winner, Osiris Egyptian, 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:
Stepping Stone 43
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
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 10 wins and 5 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mamontov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamontov is defended easily by Nogueira.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mamontov enables Nogueira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mamontov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (0) Mamontov
Mamontov controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (5) vs (0) Mamontov#SUB#
Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mamontov wants to control but Nogueira postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira taking a break here but Mamontov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nogueira is stalling here. Mamontov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nogueira seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mamontov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nogueira (5) vs (4) Mamontov#T1##SUB2#
Mamontov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira tries to improve position but can't.
Nogueira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mamontov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nogueira (9) vs (4) Mamontov
Mamontov wants to escape the position.
Nogueira wants to control the position but Mamontov frees himself and scrambles - Nogueira manages to regain control in side control.
Mamontov is trying to control Nogueira's posture but Nogueira avoids it.
Mamontov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (9) vs (6) Mamontov
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Mamontov preventing the sweep.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Mamontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Mamontov postures up.
Mamontov stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#SUB#
Mamontov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamontov has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mamontov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mamontov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Mamontov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nogueira to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mamontov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nogueira pulls down on the head and he's put Mamontov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Nogueira!
Diego Nogueira 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:
Stepping Stone 38
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mamontov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (0) Barnes
Mamontov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mamontov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mamontov in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to hold on to Mamontov's head to control him but Mamontov postures up.
#T1#
Mamontov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamontov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes won't allow Mamontov to pass to mount.
Barnes wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy.
#T2#
Mamontov is controlling the pace.
Mamontov uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Mamontov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Mamontov controlling from the full mount.
Barnes tries to hold on but Mamontov postures up.
Mamontov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (8) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to escape but Mamontov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mamontov keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Mamontov controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Mamontov is not going to allow Barnes to sit and survive in this position.
Barnes tries to roll but Mamontov sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Mamontov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Barnes with him. Barnes is trying to defend but Mamontov has an arm under the chin now! Barnes grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slon Mamontov!
Our winner, Slon Mamontov, 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:
Stepping Stone 35
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki moves into the clinch successfully.
Mamontov prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Mamontov has Matariki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mamontov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Matariki tumbling to the mat - Mamontov dives into Matariki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (0) Matariki
Mamontov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamontov'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.
Mamontov tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard.
Mamontov preventing the sweep.
Mamontov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard. #T1#
Matariki pulls Mamontov in close to prevent any damage.
Mamontov pushing down on Matariki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (0) Matariki
Matariki is controlling an arm, preventing Mamontov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Matariki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mamontov trying to mount his opponent but Matariki defends it. #T2#
Matariki is doing well to control the position and prevent Mamontov from advancing to side control.
Mamontov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matariki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mamontov is working for a kimura here but Matariki manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mamontov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (5) vs (2) Matariki
Matariki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mamontov keeping full guard, as Matariki tries to pass.
Mamontov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Matariki being controlled here momentarily.
Matariki 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.
Mamontov is trying to keep Matariki in close.
Mamontov is really struggling to control Matariki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mamontov wants to sweep here but Matariki controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Matariki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matariki passes Mamontov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mamontov trying to control from the bottom.
Mamontov is looking to get back to full guard here but Matariki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (5) Matariki
A lull in the action here as Matariki stalls from top position.
Mamontov is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
Mamontov is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Mamontov prevents Matariki from moving into mount.
Mamontov looking for a sweep but Matariki has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamontov (5) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki fails to move to back control.
Matariki controlling the pace for now.
Matariki prevents Mamontov from getting the reversal.
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away. #T6#
Mamontov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Mamontov is trying to reverse the position but instead Matariki has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (5) vs (10) Matariki
Mamontov rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Mamontov trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Mamontov tries to buck him off.
#T7#
I really don't envy Mamontov right now.
Matariki controls the action.
Matariki keeps control of the position as Mamontov tries to break free.
Matariki controls the action.
Matariki is not going to allow Mamontov to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
Mamontov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mamontov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Matariki avoiding Mamontov 's attempts to control his hands.
Mamontov tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mamontov rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Well, with Matariki on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mamontov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Matariki is riding his opponent, not letting Mamontov buck him off.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
Matariki 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.
Mamontov tries to break free.
Matariki controls the position.#T10#
Mamontov just trying to survive but Matariki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Matariki wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy.
Mamontov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Mamontov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (7) vs (10) Matariki
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving. #T11#
Matariki wants to sweep but no luck.
Mamontov looking to pass the guard.
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mamontov controls the pace.
Matariki is trying to control the position but Mamontov postures up.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Mamontov tries to pass.
Matariki looking to control.
Matariki looking for a sweep. Not yet Matariki, not yet. #T12#
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Mamontov passes Matariki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Matariki is defending well.
Matariki is staying active underneath Mamontov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamontov is pressing down on Matariki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matariki is holding on for now.
Matariki keeping hold of Mamontov's head, controlling as best he can.
Matariki 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.#T13#
Matariki is not content to let Mamontov control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mamontov in particular looking to stall.
Mamontov wants to pass to mount but Matariki is defending the position.
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matariki has his hands clasped together around Mamontov's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Mamontov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Matariki to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T14#
Matariki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamontov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matariki seems keen to control Mamontov's posture.
Mamontov trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamontov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Mapuche Matariki 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:
Stepping Stone 31
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
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 7 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mamontov shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Mamontov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mamontov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Hall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamontov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Mamontov defends it. #T1#
Hall stalling.
Mamontov won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mamontov! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mamontov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mamontov is trying to control but can't.
Mamontov is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall is thwarting Mamontov's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Mamontov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hall is staying active.
Hall stalling.
Mamontov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the pace.
Mamontov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamontov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Mamontov keeping control of the position.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mamontov for as long as he can get away with.
Mamontov is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamontov is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamontov is still trying to improve position.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mamontov controlling the position well.
Mamontov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamontov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mamontov trying to control from the bottom.
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Mamontov tries to improve his position but instead Hall has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hall (11) vs (0) Mamontov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
Hall 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.
Hall continues to hold on tight.#T7#
Mamontov can't escape the position.
What can Mamontov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mamontov wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Hall controlling well, preventing Mamontov from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Hall tightening his grip on Mamontov, looking for the choke.
Hall has good solid back control here.
Mamontov just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
#T8#
Mamontov trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Mamontov right now.
Mamontov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall is hanging on to Mamontov's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.#T9#
Mamontov trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Mamontov buck him off.
Mamontov is trying to break free.
Hall controls the action.
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Mamontov is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
Mamontov wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Hall gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control.
Hall has good solid back control here. #T11#
Mamontov rolls, trying to escape but Hall keeps control of the position.
Mamontov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall is looking to work his way around to Mamontov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T12#
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamontov wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamontov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Hall avoids the attempt from Mamontov to control.
Mamontov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Mamontov is looking to improve his position.
Hall is looking to advance position but Mamontov won't allow it.
Mamontov wants to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the action here.
Mamontov is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (14) vs (0) Mamontov#T14#
Mamontov is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
Hall wants to take Mamontov's back here but Mamontov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mamontov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Mamontov tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall 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!
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
An out of breath Scott Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 27
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Stephan Letter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Letter closes the distance and clinches.
Mamontov is looking for a takedown.
Letter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mamontov.
#TD2#
Letter has Mamontov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Letter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mamontov tumbling to the mat - Letter dives into Mamontov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (0) vs (2) Letter
Mamontov trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamontov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (2) Letter
Mamontov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Letter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mamontov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Letter pulls Mamontov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mamontov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mamontov trying to control but Letter is working from the bottom.
Mamontov controlling from the top position.
Mamontov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (2) Letter#T2#
Mamontov is looking to take a break and control but Letter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamontov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Letter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamontov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Mamontov wants to control but Letter is keeping him busy.
Mamontov is really struggling to control Letter but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Mamontov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Letter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mamontov's guard! Nice work there by Letter! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (5) vs (4) Letter#SUB#
Mamontov working for a triangle but Letter defends it easily.
#T4#
Mamontov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamontov wants to control the position but Letter says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mamontov is controlling Letter's trapped leg to prevent Letter from advancing to side control.
Mamontov trying to hold on to Letter's head to control him but Letter postures up.
#SUB#
Mamontov looking for subs from the bottom but Letter mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (7) Letter
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Mamontov regains half guard.
Mamontov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Letter is working away from the top position though.
Mamontov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Letter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Mamontov wants to control but Letter is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mamontov looking for submissions off his back.
Mamontov is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mamontov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mamontov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Letter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (7) vs (7) Letter#T7#
Mamontov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (10) vs (7) Letter
Mamontov wants to control but Letter is keeping him busy.
Letter is looking for a sweep.
Mamontov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Letter manages to get back to half guard.#T8#
Mamontov is looking to take a break and control but Letter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamontov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Letter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mamontov is working away from the top position though.
Mamontov wants to take a breather but Letter is having none of it.
Mamontov wants to pass to mount but Letter is defending the position.
Letter wants to improve his position but Mamontov is controlling well.
#T9#
Mamontov stalling away here and it's allowed Letter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Letter trying to control the position here.
Mamontov is pushing down on Letter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Letter is fighting to maintain full guard but Mamontov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Letter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Letter trying to hold on to Mamontov's head to control him but Mamontov postures up.
#T10#
Mamontov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Letter! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (13) vs (7) Letter
Letter wants to control but Mamontov is having none of it.
Mamontov trying to control but Letter is having none of it.
Mamontov controlling the position easily from mount.
Letter wants to hold on but Mamontov pushes him away.#T11#
Mamontov content just to control the position here.
Mamontov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (16) vs (7) Letter#SUB#
Mamontov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Letter has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mamontov gets his hands free as Letter looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Letter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Letter preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mamontov.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Mamontov is controlling the position but Letter somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB#
Mamontov is working for an americana but Letter has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mamontov was thinking about the submission.
Letter keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Letter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamontov defends it easily.#T13#
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Letter keeps moving.
Letter working a defensive guard here.
Mamontov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamontov is pushing down on Letter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Letter is fighting to maintain full guard but Mamontov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Letter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamontov is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamontov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamontov takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
A very excited looking Slon Mamontov 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:
Stepping Stone 25
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mamontov closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Mamontov pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Mamontov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Mamontov is now in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (0) Barnes
We've been hearing good reports from Mamontov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mamontov 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.
Mamontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T1#
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mamontov trying to move into half guard but instead Barnes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (2) Barnes
Mamontov trying to control the position here.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Mamontov.
Mamontov has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Mamontov has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Barnes passes Mamontov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mamontov is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mamontov.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mamontov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Mamontov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Mamontov is controlling Barnes's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mamontov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mamontov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (4) vs (2) Barnes
Mamontov trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Mamontov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mamontov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (7) vs (2) Barnes
Mamontov wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Mamontov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Mamontov eventually gives up the hold.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T5#
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Mamontov looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (7) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes pushes down on Mamontov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mamontov wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes is trying to control. Mamontov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Mamontov is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mamontov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (9) vs (4) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamontov defends well.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#T7##SUB2#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamontov defends it easily.
Mamontov pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mamontov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mamontov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (12) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Mamontov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mamontov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount but Mamontov keeps good control and instead manages to take Barnes's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (15) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes turns into Mamontov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (15) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but Mamontov is working from the bottom.
Mamontov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (17) vs (6) Barnes
Mamontov pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Barnes tries to roll over but Mamontov keeps him under control.
Mamontov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mamontov wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Mamontov is stalling here. Barnes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mamontov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mamontov (17) vs (10) Barnes#T10#
Mamontov struggling a bit here.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Mamontov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes working away.
Mamontov is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamontov (17) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes wants to take Mamontov's back but he can't do it this time.
Mamontov is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Barnes avoids the attempt from Mamontov to control.#SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Mamontov defends it well. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mamontov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mamontov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (19) vs (12) Barnes
Mamontov passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mamontov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Mamontov eventually gives up the hold. #T12#
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well. #SUB#
Mamontov is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Mamontov is controlling well.
Barnes is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Mamontov is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Mamontov has control of the leg.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov is stalling here. Barnes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mamontov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mamontov (19) vs (16) Barnes
Mamontov tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#T14#
Mamontov gets back to half guard.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamontov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mamontov has a hand on Barnes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (19) vs (19) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mamontov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barnes wants to control but Mamontov is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamontov is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnes wins on points by 20 to 19.
Matt Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 21
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
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 7 wins and 2 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ozymandias shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ozymandias showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (0) Mamontov
Ozymandias prevents Mamontov from improving his position.
Mamontov trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias wants to free his trapped foot but Mamontov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ozymandias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Mamontov is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamontov trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamontov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mamontov gets back to full guard.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamontov is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Ozymandias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamontov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ozymandias has managed to get both his arms back between Mamontov's legs - danger averted.
Ozymandias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ozymandias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Mamontov keeps moving. #T2#
Mamontov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Mamontov
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamontov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (2) Mamontov
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ozymandias.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamontov is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mamontov is looking for a triangle but Ozymandias pushes his legs off easily.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mamontov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Mamontov keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mamontov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ozymandias is aware though and is defending well.
Mamontov controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself.
Mamontov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Mamontov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamontov trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Mamontov is keeping the position.#T5##SUB2#
Mamontov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ozymandias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ozymandias postures up.
Mamontov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mamontov is pulling down on Ozymandias's head. It's preventing any offense from Ozymandias, at least for the moment.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Mamontov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Mamontov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position. #T6##SUB2#
Mamontov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozymandias defends well.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias slips nicely into half guard.
Mamontov is trying to control but Ozymandias passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (2) Mamontov#T7#
A lull in the action here as Ozymandias stalls from top position.
Mamontov is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
Mamontov tries to buck Ozymandias off but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Mamontov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mamontov seems a little lost for a moment, as Ozymandias dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Mamontov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Ozymandias controls the position from side control.
Mamontov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ozymandias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Ozymandias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ozymandias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mamontov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mamontov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ozymandias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Mamontov is refusing to be controlled, as Ozymandias sits in half guard.
Ozymandias controlling the pace.
Ozymandias continues to hold on tight.
Mamontov wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.
#T10#
Ozymandias is taking a breather. Mamontov 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.
Mamontov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ozymandias performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions off his back.
Ozymandias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mamontov trying to control here.
#T11#
Ozymandias stalling.
Mamontov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mamontov is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Mamontov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Mamontov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mamontov.#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for a guillotine here but Ozymandias defends easily.
Mamontov working a defensive guard here.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mamontov working for a triangle but Ozymandias defends it easily.
#T13#
Ozymandias advances to half guard.
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamontov keeps working.
Mamontov keeping hold of Ozymandias's head, controlling as best he can.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Mamontov trying to control from the bottom.
#T14##SUB2#
Mamontov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ozymandias trying to control the pace.
Ozymandias prevents Mamontov from improving his position.
Mamontov keeping hold of Ozymandias's head, controlling as best he can.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamontov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions off his back.
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (10) vs (2) Mamontov
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
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:
Stepping Stone 19
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pinales feints and as Mamontov raises his hands in defense, Pinales changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (0) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov has his hands on Pinales's head, controlling the position.
Mamontov is trying to keep Pinales in close.
Mamontov keeping full guard, as Pinales tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mamontov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pinales tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamontov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Pinales drops back looking for a leg! Mamontov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamontov manages to kick Pinales off! Pinales jumps back into Mamontov's guard.
Mamontov keeping full guard, as Pinales tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamontov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinales is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pinales 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.
Mamontov has his hands on Pinales's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Pinales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mamontov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (2) Pinales
Pinales keeping full guard, as Mamontov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mamontov passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinales defends it well. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Mamontov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pinales for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Mamontov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov controlling the position.
Pinales is looking to reverse the position.
Pinales keeps trying to improve his position.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Pinales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamontov pulls his head out easily.
Pinales won't allow Mamontov to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Mamontov is working for a submission of some sort.
Mamontov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (8) vs (2) Pinales
Pinales tries to reverse the position but Mamontov maintains control.
Pinales is trying to escape the mount but Mamontov keeps good control and instead manages to take Pinales's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (11) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov keeps control of the position as Pinales tries to break free.
#SUB#
Mamontov is looking for the choke from the back position but Pinales is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Pinales defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pinales can't escape the position.
#T4#
Pinales looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mamontov.
You can see the frustration on Pinales's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Mamontov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pinales is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Mamontov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pinales is defending well though. Mamontov let's go of the attempt for now.
Pinales is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mamontov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pinales defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pinales rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Mamontov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (14) vs (2) Pinales
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Mamontov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinales keeps working.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pinales has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mamontov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mamontov taking a breather here. #SUB#
Mamontov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mamontov trying to control the position but Pinales is working away. #T7#
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinales is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mamontov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamontov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinales won't allow Mamontov to pass to mount. #T8#
Mamontov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamontov controlling the action here.#SUB#
Pinales is defending against the submission attempts here by Mamontov.
Mamontov trying to control from half guard but Pinales is working away. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinales defends it well. #SUB#
Mamontov 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.
#T9##SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamontov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mamontov seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinales tries to roll over but Mamontov keeps him under control.
Mamontov not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Pinales is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Mamontov moves into full mount! Pinales won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (17) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pinales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pinales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pinales is still trying to improve position.
Mamontov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinales is looking to escape.
Mamontov is really struggling to control Pinales but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Pinales stops Mamontov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pinales slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mamontov is keen to just control but Pinales is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamontov pulls his head out easily.
Mamontov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pinales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamontov wants to take a breather but Pinales is having none of it.
Mamontov trying to control the pace.
Mamontov is looking to advance position but Pinales won't allow it. #T12#
Pinales manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mamontov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamontov has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.
Mamontov trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamontov defends it easily.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Mamontov pushes down on Pinales's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Pinales is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamontov is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamontov uses his free foot to push down on Pinales's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pinales. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (20) vs (2) Pinales
Mamontov tries to control but Pinales wriggling away.
Pinales is working to get back to half guard.
Mamontov content just to control the position here.
Mamontov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (23) vs (2) Pinales#T14#
Pinales turns into Mamontov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (23) vs (4) Pinales
Mamontov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinales is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Pinales got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamontov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pinales has managed to get both his arms back between Mamontov's legs - danger averted.
Pinales sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mamontov's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamontov is looking to control Pinales's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamontov avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamontov takes the fight on points by 23 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 14
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamontov is defended easily by Matariki.#CL2#
Matariki forces Mamontov back against the cage and clinches.
Matariki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mamontov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mamontov fails to pull guard.
Mamontov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slon Mamontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matariki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mamontov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Matariki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (0) vs (2) Matariki
Mamontov seems keen to control Matariki's posture.#SUB#
Mamontov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matariki defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamontov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matariki uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (0) vs (5) Matariki
Mamontov is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Mamontov is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Mamontov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Matariki 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've been hearing good reports from Mamontov'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.
Mamontov tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Mamontov looks to move to half guard but instead Matariki has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamontov (0) vs (7) Matariki
Mamontov is working to get back to half guard.
Mamontov wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki controlling from the full mount.
Mamontov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Matariki avoids the attempt from Mamontov to control.
Mamontov is looking to improve his position but Matariki isn't that keen on the idea.
Matariki avoids the attempt from Mamontov to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamontov tries to improve his position but instead Matariki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (0) vs (10) Matariki
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
Matariki is hanging on to Mamontov's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Matariki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
Matariki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Matariki not allowing Mamontov to control his hands. #T5#
Mamontov holding on to Matariki's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Mamontov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Mamontov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (10) Matariki
Mamontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Mamontov won't allow Matariki to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Mamontov tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard. #T6#
Mamontov is fighting to break Matariki's control of his arms but Matariki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamontov is one step ahead there.
Mamontov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matariki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (12) Matariki
Mamontov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matariki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamontov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Mamontov.#SUB#
Mamontov has an active guard here but Matariki has managed to pass into half guard.
Mamontov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Matariki jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (2) vs (15) Matariki
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.
Mamontov is trying to get back to half guard.
Matariki gets to mount! Mamontov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamontov (2) vs (17) Matariki
Mamontov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (2) vs (20) Matariki#T8#
Matariki controlling from the back.
Mamontov tries to escape the position.
Mamontov breaks Matariki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (4) vs (20) Matariki
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamontov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Mamontov tries to pass.
Mamontov is pushing down on Matariki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matariki is fighting to maintain full guard but Mamontov has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mamontov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matariki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamontov.
Matariki is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but Matariki defending well.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Mamontov seems to be looking for submissions.
Mamontov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matariki keeping hold of Mamontov's head, controlling as best he can.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Matariki is defending well. #T10#
Well, if Mamontov 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.
Matariki wants to improve his position but Mamontov is controlling well.
Matariki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Matariki is trying to control but can't.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Matariki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matariki tries to roll over but Mamontov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mamontov 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.
Matariki 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.#T12#
Mamontov is thwarting Matariki's attempts to control the position.
Matariki is pressing down on Mamontov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamontov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mamontov trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom. #T13#
Matariki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamontov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (4) vs (22) Matariki#SUB#
Mamontov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Matariki is defending well. Mamontov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Matariki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mamontov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slon Mamontov! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 12
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
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 4 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mamontov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mamontov. #TD#
Hall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mamontov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamontov tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Mamontov is controlling Hall's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Mamontov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamontov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mamontov wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Hall forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall biding his time, controlling Mamontov.
Mamontov is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall is trying to stick to Mamontov's back but Mamontov is turning into Hall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mamontov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (2) Mamontov
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hall keeping full guard, as Mamontov tries to pass.
Hall is pulling down on Mamontov's head to control his posture. #T3#
Hall 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: Hall (10) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamontov controlling Hall's posture.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mamontov trying to control the position here.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hall passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamontov tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg. #T5##SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions off his back.
Hall controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Mamontov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Mamontov gets back to full guard.
Mamontov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Mamontov working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mamontov 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#
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall postures up.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Mamontov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamontov tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (13) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T8#
Mamontov is trying to escape the mount.
Hall moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (16) vs (2) Mamontov
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mamontov's body.
Hall'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.
Mamontov is in bad spot here.
Mamontov keeps trying to improve his position.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Mamontov buck him off. #T9#
Mamontov wants to escape the position.
What can Mamontov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mamontov wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Mamontov buck him off.
Mamontov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Hall controlling the position well here. Mamontov rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mamontov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall controlling from the back.
Mamontov trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
#T11#
Hall avoiding Mamontov 's attempts to control his hands.
Hall controlling the position well here. Mamontov rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mamontov wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
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.
#T12#
Further stalling from Hall.#T13#
Mamontov turns into Hall and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (16) vs (4) Mamontov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (18) vs (4) Mamontov
Hall is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamontov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mamontov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall stays in close to Mamontov's body and controls the position.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (21) vs (4) Mamontov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall working away.
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Scott Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 9
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mamontov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Mamontov
Mamontov seems keen to control Scott's posture.
Scott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mamontov working a defensive guard here.
Scott stands and throws Mamontov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (0) Mamontov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov wants to control but Scott postures up.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamontov keeps working.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamontov wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Scott has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mamontov'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! Mamontov is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Scott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tyron Scott!
A victorious Tyron Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 8
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Christmas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mamontov defends well and Christmas ends up having to push Mamontov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Mamontov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mamontov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mamontov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamontov, not yet. #SUB2#
Christmas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Christmas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamontov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamontov trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Christmas is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for a guillotine here but Christmas defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for a guillotine here but Christmas defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamontov is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mamontov trying to keep a closed guard but Christmas is proving a slippery customer.
Mamontov has Christmas pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Mamontov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Christmas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mamontov. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (3) vs (0) Mamontov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mamontov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Christmas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mamontov sneaks back into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Mamontov actively working from the bottom here.
Christmas trying to control the action but Mamontov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamontov is defending against the submission attempts here by Christmas.
#SUB#
Christmas is looking for a kimura but Mamontov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Christmas to get the leverage.
Mamontov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Christmas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Christmas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Christmas (3) vs (4) Mamontov
Mamontov controlling well, preventing Christmas from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Mamontov has got one arm under Christmas's chin. This could be trouble... Christmas trying to control the other hand but Mamontov gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Christmas has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slon Mamontov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Mamontov connects with a right hand. Incons shakes it off.
Incons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamontov darts in looking for a takedown but Incons gets double underhooks and turns Mamontov into the cage.
Mamontov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Mamontov manages to pull guard.
Incons is fighting to break Mamontov's control of his arms but Mamontov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Incons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamontov managing to control the position.
Incons trying to control but Mamontov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamontov has his feet on Incons's thighs here. He's pushed Incons off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Incons screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slon Mamontov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Mamontov gets a takedown into half guard.
Mamontov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lei! #SUB#
Mamontov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mamontov extends the arm and Lei is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slon Mamontov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Longo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamontov throws out the jab.
Longo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Mamontov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mamontov controlling the position from side mount.
Mamontov'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.
Longo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura but Longo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamontov to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Mamontov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Longo is just riding it out for now. Mamontov eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mamontov in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mamontov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Longo for as long as he can get away with.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Longo is defending well. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Longo defends it well. #SUB#
Mamontov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Longo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamontov.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamontov trying to control the pace. #T3#
Longo is looking for a sweep. Mamontov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamontov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Longo!
Mamontov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mamontov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamontov content just to control the position here.
Longo gets back to half guard.
Mamontov is pressing down on Longo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Longo is holding on for now.
Mamontov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Mamontov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slon Mamontov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Mamontov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Slon Mamontov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamontov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Longo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mamontov is looking for a kimura but Longo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamontov to get the leverage.
Mamontov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Longo is defending against the submission attempts here by Mamontov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mamontov content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mamontov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mamontov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Longo's head.
Longo is looking to improve his position.
Mamontov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mamontov works his way into full mount!
Mamontov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov lands a big shot there that rocks Longo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Mamontov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Longo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Longo and Mamontov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Mamontov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Longo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mamontov's guard! Nice work there by Longo! #T3#
Longo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mamontov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Longo is aware though and is defending well.
Mamontov is trying to keep Longo in close.
#SUB#
Mamontov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Longo is defending well. Mamontov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Longo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mamontov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slon Mamontov! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Liam St. Georges ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mamontov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: St. Georges (0) vs (4) Mamontov
Mamontov controls the position from side control.
Mamontov tries to advance to mount but can't.
St. Georges holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Mamontov tries to move into full mount but can't pass St. Georges 's legs.
St. Georges manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (2) vs (4) Mamontov
Mamontov has a hand on St. Georges 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. St. Georges takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (5) vs (4) Mamontov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mamontov is looking to escape.
Mamontov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Mamontov tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges prevents Mamontov from getting the reversal.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mamontov is trying to escape the mount.
St. Georges wants to control the pace but Mamontov is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov is looking to improve his position but St. Georges isn't that keen on the idea.
St. Georges looking to control but Mamontov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mamontov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
Mamontov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamontov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
St. Georges content just to control the position here.
Mamontov tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.#T3#
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mamontov is squirming around, avoiding St. Georges 's attempts to control the action.
Mamontov tries to lock up and control but St. Georges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mamontov is trying to escape the mount.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mamontov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Mamontov gets back to half guard.
St. Georges works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (8) vs (4) Mamontov
Mamontov is in all sorts of trouble here.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
St. Georges is working for a guillotine from mount but Mamontov frees his head quite easily.
St. Georges trying to control but Mamontov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mamontov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Mamontov tries to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away. #SUB#
Mamontov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from St. Georges .
St. Georges 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#
Mamontov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St. Georges content just to control the position here.
St. Georges avoids the attempt from Mamontov to control.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
Mamontov is working to get back to half guard.
Mamontov keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
St. Georges tries to control but Mamontov wriggling away.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
St. Georges is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mamontov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mamontov shrugs it off. #SUB#
St. Georges wants to finish this one by submission but Mamontov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from St. Georges .
Mamontov is squirming around, avoiding St. Georges 's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
St. Georges is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mamontov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mamontov shrugs it off.
Mamontov 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: St. Georges (8) vs (6) Mamontov
St. Georges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamontov is one step ahead there. #T8#
St. Georges looking to control.
St. Georges 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: St. Georges (10) vs (6) Mamontov
Mamontov is looking to improve his position.
Mamontov trying to control but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges wants to pass to mount but Mamontov is defending the position.
St. Georges is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (13) vs (6) Mamontov#T9#
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov working to try and regain half guard.
Mamontov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
St. Georges with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've been hearing that St. Georges has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mamontov tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
Mamontov is squirming around, avoiding St. Georges 's attempts to control the action. #T10##SUB#
St. Georges looking for a guillotine from mount but Mamontov is having none of it.
St. Georges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
St. Georges trying to control but Mamontov is having none of it.
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Mamontov is desperately trying to improve his position but St. Georges has a good base and remains in mount.
St. Georges wants to control but Mamontov has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Mamontov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St. Georges is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mamontov actively working from the bottom here.
Mamontov tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
Mamontov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St. Georges is working away from the top position though.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but Mamontov defending well. #T12#
Mamontov is not content to let St. Georges control the position.
St. Georges controlling the pace.
Mamontov is looking to improve his position.
Mamontov is trying is best to control the position here.
Mamontov manages to get to full guard.
Mamontov controls St. Georges momentarily but St. Georges frees himself. #T13#
St. Georges advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (16) vs (6) Mamontov
St. Georges controls the position from side control.#SUB#
St. Georges tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St. Georges has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
St. Georges has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: St. Georges (18) vs (6) Mamontov
St. Georges avoids the attempt from Mamontov to control.#T14#
St. Georges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mamontov is trying to escape the mount.
St. Georges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mamontov is looking to escape.
Mamontov is working to get back to half guard.
Mamontov is squirming around, avoiding St. Georges 's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
Liam St. Georges really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Daniel Hazlehurst!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hazlehurst closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mamontov did well to prevent Hazlehurst getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (0) vs (2) Hazlehurst
Hazlehurst looks winded!
Mamontov wants to get back to full guard.
Mamontov gets full guard.
Mamontov is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hazlehurst's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (2) Hazlehurst
Mamontov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mamontov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Mamontov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mamontov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mamontov passes Hazlehurst's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mamontov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hazlehurst has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mamontov is working away from the top position though.
Mamontov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hazlehurst! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (2) Hazlehurst
Mamontov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov takes Hazlehurst's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hazlehurst is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (8) vs (2) Hazlehurst
What can Hazlehurst 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#
Mamontov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hazlehurst is defending well though. Mamontov let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB#
Hazlehurst defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mamontov controlling from the back.#T4##SUB#
Hazlehurst showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
Hazlehurst is keeping busy.
#T6#
Mamontov is riding his opponent, not letting Hazlehurst buck him off.
Mamontov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hazlehurst for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Mamontov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Will Mamontov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Mamontov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hazlehurst with him. Hazlehurst is trying to defend but Mamontov has an arm under the chin now! Hazlehurst grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slon Mamontov! |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; McGregor Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Mamontov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Lee has Mamontov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Lee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Mamontov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov tries to improve position but can't.
Mamontov struggling a bit here.
Lee trying to control the position but Mamontov is working away. #SUB#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mamontov sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Lee prevents Mamontov from improving his position.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Mamontov actively working from the bottom here.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mamontov! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (0) Mamontov#SUB#
Lee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mamontov is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lee content just to control the position here.
Mamontov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee wants to control the pace but Mamontov is squirming around nicely.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Lee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mamontov manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mamontov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mamontov, who protects the arm well.
Mamontov regains half guard.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Mamontov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Mamontov is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Mamontov is defending well.
Mamontov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamontov keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Mamontov being controlled here, momentarily. #T5##SUB2#
Mamontov is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (0) Mamontov
Mamontov is not content to let Lee control the position. #SUB#
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Mamontov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee wants to control but Mamontov is keeping him busy. #T7#
Lee controlling from side mount.
Mamontov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mamontov stops Lee from passing to mount. #SUB#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee working away.#SUB#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mamontov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mamontov is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Lee content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mamontov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Mamontov looking to pass the guard.
Lee controls Mamontov momentarily but Mamontov frees himself.
Mamontov looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (2) Mamontov
Lee trying to control but Mamontov is working from the bottom.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamontov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Mamontov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (4) Mamontov
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee keeping full guard, as Mamontov tries to pass. #SUB#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Mamontov defends easily.
Mamontov looking to pass the guard.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mamontov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamontov defends it easily.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamontov is aware though and is defending well.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamontov is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Mamontov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamontov advances to half guard.
Mamontov tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Mamontov stalling. #T13#
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee tries to roll over but Mamontov keeps him under control.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. #T14#
Mamontov content to control rather than advance.
Lee is pressing down on Mamontov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Mamontov is stalling in the full guard.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamontov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Mamontov defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 12 to 4. |
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