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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Linguini drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage.
#TD#
Linguini gets control of Barnes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Linguini will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Linguini keeps moving.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linguini is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linguini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Linguini is not content to let Barnes control the position.#SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Linguini tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Linguini is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Linguini wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Barnes 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Linguini is having none of it.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Linguini defends it well. #T3#
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Linguini moves into full guard.
Barnes stands and throws Linguini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (3) Barnes
Linguini can't do much from the bottom here.
Linguini is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Linguini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Linguini is keeping him busy. #T4#
Linguini wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Linguini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Linguini tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Linguini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Linguini is defending it quite comfortably.
Linguini tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Linguini is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is keen to just control but Linguini is a slippery customer.#T5##SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Linguini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Linguini tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Linguini is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Linguini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T6#
Linguini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Linguini wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Linguini tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Linguini is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Linguini is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7##SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Linguini wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes is keen to just control but Linguini is a slippery customer.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Linguini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Linguini keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Linguini is not content to let Barnes control the position.#T8##SUB#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Linguini is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linguini tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Linguini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Linguini trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9##SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Linguini has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barnes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes wants to control but Linguini is keeping him busy.
Barnes taking a breather here.
Linguini trying his best to control but Barnes has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Linguini (0) vs (8) Barnes
Linguini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Linguini is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes tries to control but Linguini wriggling away.
Linguini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Linguini is trying to control but can't.
Barnes prevents Linguini from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Linguini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Linguini wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes working away.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Linguini is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Linguini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linguini keeps working.
Linguini is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Barnes trying to control the action but Linguini is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Linguini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linguini is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barnes is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Linguini (0) vs (13) Barnes
Barnes tries to control but Linguini wriggling away.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T13#
Linguini tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Linguini is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Linguini defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnes. #T14#
Barnes trying to control but Linguini is having none of it.
Linguini gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Linguini tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Linguini is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Linguini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 13 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 56
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Don Lime!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lime gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Linguini to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Linguini (2) vs (0) Lime
Lime is trying to hold Linguini in close to prevent damage but Linguini has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Linguini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lime defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lime manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Linguini is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lime is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lime has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Linguini (2) vs (2) Lime
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Linguini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Lime wants to control from the top but Linguini keeps moving.
Linguini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Linguini's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Linguini is looking for a triangle but Lime pushes his legs off easily.
Linguini keeping moving, preventing Lime from controlling successfully.
Lime is stalling in the full guard.
Lime wants to pass the guard but Linguini is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Linguini isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lime stacks Linguini on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lime! Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (2) vs (5) Lime
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Linguini is trying to improve his position.
Linguini can't do much from the bottom here.
Lime wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linguini keeps working.
Linguini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Linguini tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Lime thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Linguini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lime on the ground.#T3#
Linguini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Linguini is refusing to be controlled, as Lime sits in half guard. #SUB#
Linguini has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lime escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lime! Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (2) vs (8) Lime
Lime works to advance to full mount. Linguini defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Linguini (2) vs (10) Lime
Linguini tries to improve his position but instead Lime has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Linguini (2) vs (13) Lime
Linguini trying to control the position but Lime manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Linguini right now.
Lime gets his hands free as Linguini looks to control. #T4##SUB2#
Lime sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Linguini taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Lime! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 50
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Linguini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snowstrinski tries for a takedown but Linguini manages to get underhooks.
Snowstrinski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Linguini decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Linguini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snowstrinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snowstrinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snowstrinski stands and throws Linguini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (3) Snowstrinski
Linguini tries to buck Snowstrinski off but Snowstrinski is having none of it.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Linguini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Linguini tries to bench press Snowstrinski off him but Snowstrinski keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Linguini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Linguini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snowstrinski working away.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Linguini, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Linguini gets back to half guard.
Linguini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Linguini tries to get out of the position.
Linguini is looking to control Snowstrinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linguini avoid being mounted?
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Linguini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linguini is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Linguini has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Linguini is trying to maintain the position but Snowstrinski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Linguini sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Linguini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski 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.
Linguini is refusing to be controlled, as Snowstrinski sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Linguini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Linguini is working away.
Linguini is pressing down on Snowstrinski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Linguini has his foot on Snowstrinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snowstrinski works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Linguini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snowstrinski pushes down on Linguini's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Linguini gets full guard.#T4#
Snowstrinski trying to control but Linguini is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Linguini is looking for a triangle but Snowstrinski pushes his legs off easily.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Linguini keeps moving. #SUB#
Linguini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snowstrinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Linguini is looking to cinch up a triangle. Snowstrinski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Linguini's body to avoid the submission. Linguini has instead reached around Snowstrinski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Linguini arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alfredo Linguini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 44
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Linguini throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chai was covering up waiting for the punch and Linguini finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Linguini (2) vs (0) Chai
Linguini trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linguini postures up.
#SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Linguini defends it easily.
Linguini trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linguini tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Linguini wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Linguini trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Linguini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Linguini is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chai is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Linguini has his hands clasped together but Chai extends and breaks Linguini's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardinho Chai!
A victorious Leonardinho Chai 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 42
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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Alfredo Linguini!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Linguini pushes Atkinson up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Linguini gets control of Atkinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Linguini will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Linguini working for submissions but it's allowed Atkinson to get to half guard.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Linguini defends it.
Linguini is staying active underneath Atkinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atkinson is really struggling to control Linguini but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Atkinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Linguini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Linguini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Linguini trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Linguini defends it. #T1#
Linguini is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (3) vs (0) Linguini
Atkinson tries to control but Linguini wriggling away.
Linguini wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Linguini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Atkinson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Atkinson looking to control but Linguini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Atkinson prevents Linguini from getting the reversal.#T2#
Atkinson tries to control but Linguini wriggling away. #SUB#
Atkinson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Linguini is trying to escape the mount.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Linguini is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Linguini tries to improve his position but Atkinson has taken his back! Atkinson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Linguini tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Atkinson pushes Linguini away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 37
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by De Herrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Linguini, which made it look bad. #CL#
Linguini forces De Herrera back against the cage and clinches.
Linguini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Herrera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Linguini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alfredo Linguini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionisio De Herrera.
De Herrera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Linguini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Herrera looking for a takedown. #TD#
Linguini has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics De Herrera uses from the top position. #SUB#
Linguini has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. De Herrera doesn't defend quickly enough and Linguini has managed to lock this one up! Can De Herrera escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Linguini on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alfredo Linguini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 33
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Alfredo Linguini!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Linguini clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Linguini jumps into guard, dragging Dirt to the mat.
#SUB2#
Linguini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dirt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Linguini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dirt defends it easily.
Linguini keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass.
Dirt passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Linguini defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linguini is staying active underneath Dirt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dirt is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Linguini wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Linguini defends it well.
Dirt wants to take a breather but Linguini is having none of it. #SUB#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Linguini is defending well.
Linguini tries to get to full guard but Dirt has control of the leg.
Linguini is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Dirt trying to control from half guard but Linguini is working away. #SUB#
Dirt seems to be looking for submissions.
Linguini trying to hold on to Dirt's head to control him but Dirt postures up.
Linguini wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
Dirt is thwarting Linguini's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Dirt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dirt wants to take a breather but Linguini is having none of it. #T3#
Linguini trying to control from the bottom.
Linguini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dirt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dirt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (0) vs (4) Linguini
Linguini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dirt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Linguini tightening his grip on Dirt, looking for the choke.
Dirt tries to break free.
Dirt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Linguini is looking for the choke from the back position but Dirt is controlling his hands well.
Linguini gets his hands free as Dirt looks to control. #SUB2#
Linguini tightening his grip on Dirt, looking for the choke. #T4#
Linguini avoiding Dirt 's attempts to control his hands.
Dirt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Linguini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dirt tries to escape but Linguini has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Linguini looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Linguini looking for the choke from the back.
Linguini doesn't have the hooks in and Dirt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (4) Linguini#SUB2#
Linguini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dirt defends well.
Linguini keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully. #T5#
Dirt preventing the sweep.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Linguini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Linguini is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Linguini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dirt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Linguini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dirt defends well.#T6#
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Linguini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Linguini keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Linguini can't keep his opponent in guard - Dirt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Linguini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dirt wants to control but Linguini is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dirt pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dirt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Linguini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dirt. #SUB#
Dirt is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Linguini is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Dirt! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Linguini moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Linguini gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Linguini (2) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth trying to control from the bottom.
Linguini is looking to advance position but Smooth won't allow it. #SUB#
Linguini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Linguini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smooth keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Linguini is looking for a kimura here.
Smooth tries to get to full guard but Linguini has control of the leg. #T1#
Smooth keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Linguini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Linguini is trying to work for a kimura but Smooth is defending well.
Smooth is staying active underneath Linguini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Linguini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smooth! Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (5) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth tries to lock up and control but Linguini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2##SUB#
Linguini goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smooth turns into him and now he's in Linguini's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Linguini (5) vs (2) Smooth
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smooth 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.
Smooth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linguini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Linguini has an active guard here but Smooth has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Smooth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Linguini wants to control the action here but instead Smooth manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (5) vs (5) Smooth
Linguini working to try and regain half guard.
Smooth fails to advance to Linguini's back.
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Linguini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Linguini (5) vs (8) Smooth
Linguini is in bad spot here.
Smooth is not going to allow Linguini to sit and survive in this position.
Linguini tries to escape but Smooth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Linguini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linguini prevents Smooth from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Smooth looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Linguini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've been hearing good reports from Linguini'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.
Smooth is looking to control Linguini but Linguini is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5#
Linguini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Linguini is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Smooth is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Linguini defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Linguini is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Smooth tightening his grip on Linguini, looking for the choke.
Linguini rolls, trying to escape but Smooth keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Linguini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smooth.
Smooth avoiding Linguini 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Smooth has the hooks in. Linguini is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Smooth passes his arm under Linguini's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Linguini taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Smooth!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Smooth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 28
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stan Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Linguini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Linguini tightens his grip and picks Hartwell up, before dumping him to the ground. Hartwell manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Linguini (2) vs (0) Hartwell
Linguini looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Linguini is sitting in close to Hartwell's body. Hartwell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Linguini is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Linguini is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hartwell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stan Hartwell! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 23
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Alfredo Linguini!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Linguini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.#CL2#
Linguini clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Linguini jumps into guard, dragging Walker to the mat.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Linguini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Linguini's legs - danger averted.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker passes Linguini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Linguini trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Linguini wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Linguini is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Linguini wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Linguini is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linguini avoid being mounted?
Walker controlling the pace.
Linguini wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Linguini for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura but Linguini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walker to get the leverage.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Walker stalling. #T4#
Walker trying to control from half guard but Linguini is working away.
Linguini trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker is taking a breather. Linguini 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.#T5##SUB2#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is taking a breather. Linguini 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.
Linguini wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker controlling the action here.
We've been informed that Linguini has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Linguini is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
Walker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Linguini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Linguini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Linguini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker controlling the pace.
Walker prevents Linguini from improving his position.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Walker controlling the action here.
Linguini is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Well, if Walker 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.
Linguini wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linguini keeps working. #SUB2#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Linguini is working away. #SUB#
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Linguini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Linguini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker controlling the action here. #T9#
Linguini trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Linguini is looking to improve his position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.#T10##SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walker continues to hold on tight.
Linguini tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Linguini tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Linguini is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Walker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T12#
Linguini wants to get back to full guard.
Walker stalling.
Walker trying to control the action but Linguini is working from the bottom.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Linguini trying to control but Walker postures up.
#T13#
Walker controlling the action here.
Linguini trying to control from the bottom.
Walker prevents Linguini from improving his position.#SUB#
Walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Linguini sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Linguini is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Linguini tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker is taking a breather. Linguini 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Linguini gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Linguini wins on points by 1 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 22
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Linguini. Linguini maintains the clinch.
Linguini fails to pull guard.
Petrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Linguini just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Linguini pulls Petrov into guard.
Linguini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Linguini tries to get out of the position.
Linguini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Linguini has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Linguini wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Linguini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Linguini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Linguini keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrov drops back looking for a leg! Linguini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Linguini manages to kick Petrov off! Petrov jumps back into Linguini's guard. #SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Linguini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Linguini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Petrov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Linguini's guard.
Linguini is staying active underneath Petrov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Linguini defends it well.
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Linguini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Linguini is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Petrov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Linguini has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Petrov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Petrov! Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (3) Petrov
Petrov slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Linguini wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Petrov has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Linguini'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! Linguini is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexander Petrov! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jorge De Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Linguini clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Linguini jumps into guard, dragging De Silva to the mat.
#SUB#
Linguini is looking for a triangle here but De Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (3) De Silva
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Linguini looks calm but he's in trouble here. De Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Linguini is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! De Silva lets go of the hold and Linguini can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge De Silva! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1115 Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Linguini drives through and clinches with Arson against the cage.
Arson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Linguini prevents it.
#TD2#
Linguini drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arson passes into side control.
Linguini is trying to get back to half guard.
Arson is looking to take a break and control but Linguini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arson takes a little break here. Linguini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arson gets to mount! Linguini was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Arson trying to control but Linguini is having none of it. #T1#
Linguini is looking to get to half guard.
Arson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Linguini hang on?
Linguini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Linguini is squirming around, avoiding Arson's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Arson has hold of Linguini's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Linguini manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arson wants to control the pace but Linguini is squirming around nicely.
Arson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Linguini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Linguini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arson tries to control but Linguini wriggling away.
Linguini gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Linguini wants to get back to full guard but Arson has mounted him!
Linguini is trying to escape the mount.
Linguini is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Arson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Linguini is squirming around, avoiding Arson's attempts to control the action.
Linguini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Linguini is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Arson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Linguini is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Arson! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1115 Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Linguini moves into range and clinches up with Billupbahlz.
Linguini tries to pull guard but Billupbahlz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Linguini pulls guard successfully.
Linguini keeping moving, preventing Billupbahlz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Billupbahlz passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Billupbahlz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Billupbahlz seems to be looking for submissions.
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.#SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Linguini wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Billupbahlz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Billupbahlz prevents Linguini from improving his position.#SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Billupbahlz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Billupbahlz is trying to control. Linguini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Billupbahlz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billupbahlz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Linguini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Billupbahlz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Billupbahlz's back!
Billupbahlz wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Linguini is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Billupbahlz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Billupbahlz is having to fend off submission attempts from Linguini, who is looking to sink in the choke. Linguini doesn't have the hooks in though and Billupbahlz manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Linguini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Linguini tries to get out of the position.
Billupbahlz trying to control the position from guard on top but Linguini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Billupbahlz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Linguini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Linguini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Linguini! #REVR##SUB#
Linguini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Billupbahlz sneaks back into half guard.
Linguini wants to take a breather but Billupbahlz is having none of it. #SUB2#
Billupbahlz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Billupbahlz is trying to control but can't.
Linguini trying to mount his opponent but Billupbahlz defends it. #T4##SUB#
Linguini is trying for a kimura here. Billupbahlz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Linguini wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alfredo Linguini! |
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