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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Von Lewinksi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Von Lewinksi prevents Nutz from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nutz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a kimura but Nutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Lewinksi to get the leverage.
Von Lewinksi wants to control but Nutz is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is trying to work for a kimura but Nutz is defending well.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Von Lewinksi has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lewinksi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Von Lewinksi has control of the leg.
Von Lewinksi misses with a head shot. Nutz uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Von Lewinksi wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Nutz has Von Lewinksi pulled in close to control his posture.
Von Lewinksi trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi is pushing down on Nutz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nutz is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Lewinksi has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nutz is defending against the submission attempts here by Von Lewinksi.
Von Lewinksi tries to pass to full mount but Nutz defends it. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi seems to be working for a kimura but Nutz defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi 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.
#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nutz sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lewinksi wants to pass the guard but Nutz is defending well.
Von Lewinksi is trying to control. Nutz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi seems to be working for a kimura but Nutz defends the submission attempt.
Nutz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nutz is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Nutz drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Nutz as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Von Lewinksi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Nutz! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Whole Nutz!
A victorious Whole Nutz 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:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
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 14 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 15 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nutz quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Nutz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is taking a breather. Nutz 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.#T1##SUB#
Hunt 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.
Hunt stalling.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #T2#
Nutz wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Nutz
Hunt trying to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Hunt prevents Nutz from getting the reversal.#T3#
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Hunt wants to finish this one by submission but Nutz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hunt.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunt looking to control but Nutz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4##SUB#
Hunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt'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.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nutz is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hunt working for a guillotine from mount but Nutz is in no mood to give up. #T5#
Nutz is controlling an arm, preventing Hunt from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hunt trying to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Nutz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Nutz is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Nutz is still trying to improve position.
Hunt tries to control but Nutz wriggling away.
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Hunt controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Hunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T7#
Nutz tries to improve his position but instead Hunt has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (8) vs (0) Nutz#SUB#
Hunt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nutz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Hunt working for a choke but Nutz is defending well. #SUB#
Hunt looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Hunt working for the choke. #SUB#
Hunt looking for the choke but no joy. #T8#
Nutz can't escape the position.
Hunt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Hunt looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Hunt working for a choke but Nutz is defending well.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Nutz from escaping the position.
Nutz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hunt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T9#
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hunt.
#SUB#
Hunt is persistently looking for the submission but Nutz is defending it well.
#SUB#
Nutz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hunt gets his way!
Nutz trying to control the position but Hunt manages to sink in the hooks. #T10##SUB#
Hunt looking to break Nutz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nutz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hunt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Hunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nutz trying to control the hands but Hunt won't let him.
Hunt controlling from the back.#SUB#
Hunt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nutz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T11#
Good control from Hunt.#SUB#
Hunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Hunt tightening his grip on Nutz, looking for the choke.
Hunt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12#
Hunt biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nutz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nutz trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nutz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13##SUB#
Nutz is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Nutz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Nutz.#T14#
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Cole Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
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 14 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi moves into range and clinches up with Nutz.
Gerbandi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nutz.
Gerbandi goes for a takedown attempt but Nutz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Nutz clinches up with Gerbandi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gerbandi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gerbandi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gerbandi is pulling down on Nutz's head to control his posture.
Nutz trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi controlling the position.#T1##SUB#
Nutz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gerbandi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gerbandi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gerbandi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nutz (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nutz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Nutz is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2##SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nutz is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gerbandi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nutz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gerbandi yanks on the arm and Nutz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gerbandi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, 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.
Whole Nutz was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
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 13 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ryan is looking to clinch but Nutz is avoiding it.
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nutz is pressed up against the cage. Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nutz down to the mat. Nutz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Nutz clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Nutz has picked Ryan up - he's going for a ride! Nutz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Ryan
Ryan is controlling Nutz's trapped leg to prevent Nutz from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Nutz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan wants to control but Nutz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nutz is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nutz to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nutz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nutz is trying to control. Ryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Nutz controlling the action here.
Ryan gets full guard.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nutz is aware though and is defending well.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Nutz controlling him for the moment.
Nutz trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Nutz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Nutz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Nutz has gone for a leg lock! Ryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nutz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (2) Ryan#T2#
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ryan trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.#T3#
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Nutz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (2) Ryan#T4##SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nutz trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Nutz controlling him for the moment.
Ryan keeps trying to improve his position.
Nutz trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Nutz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryan's guard.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan 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: Nutz (4) vs (4) Ryan
Nutz wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Nutz manages to get to full guard.
Ryan trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nutz's guard.
Nutz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up. #T6#
Nutz has control of Ryan's left arm, preventing Ryan from doing any damage.
Ryan stands and throws Nutz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (4) vs (7) Ryan
Nutz is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan working away.
Nutz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryan's best efforts.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Nutz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Ryan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (4) vs (10) Ryan#SUB2#
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nutz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ryan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nutz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ryan's guard! Nice work there by Nutz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (6) vs (10) Ryan#SUB#
Nutz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nutz has Ryan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (6) vs (12) Ryan
Ryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Nutz controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (6) vs (15) Ryan#T9#
Ryan trying to control the position but Nutz is working away.
Nutz struggling a bit here.
Ryan taking a breather here.
Nutz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ryan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutz keeps working.
Nutz trying to control but Ryan postures up.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nutz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Nutz won't allow it. #T11#
Nutz is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan content to control rather than advance.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nutz! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (6) vs (18) Ryan#T12#
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Ryan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nutz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nutz shrugs it off.
Ryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ryan in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Nutz is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Nutz trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan is just content to waste time from the top position. Nutz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T14#
Nutz keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Ryan 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.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan postures up.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan wins on points by 18 to 6.
The defeated Whole Nutz had this to say: 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
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 12 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Carrington dives in and grabs Nutz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nutz pushes down on Carrington's head and hops out.#CL#
Nutz rushes Carrington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nutz is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Nutz gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Carrington
Carrington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutz is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Carrington is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nutz is tapping! Great win for Carrington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wesley Carrington!
Wesley Carrington decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lascombe is looking to clinch.
Lascombe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Nutz clinches.
Nutz can't get the takedown.
Lascombe prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Nutz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lascombe can't fight it off and eventually Nutz manages to take the fight to the floor. Lascombe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lascombe (0) vs (2) Nutz#SUB#
Lascombe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lascombe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nutz drops back looking for a leg! Lascombe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lascombe manages to kick Nutz off! Nutz jumps back into Lascombe's guard. #T1#
Lascombe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Lascombe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lascombe has his foot on Nutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nutz works his way back into a safe position though.
Lascombe keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Lascombe is retaining full guard.
Lascombe is adopting a defensive guard.
Lascombe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet. #T2#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Lascombe keeps moving.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Nutz has gone for a leg lock! Lascombe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nutz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (2) vs (2) Nutz
Lascombe pushing down on Nutz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lascombe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nutz is just riding it out for now. Lascombe eventually gives up the hold.
Lascombe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (5) vs (2) Nutz#T3##SUB#
Lascombe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nutz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lascombe wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lascombe trying to control but Nutz is having none of it. #T4#
Nutz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Lascombe wants to finish this one by submission but Nutz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lascombe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lascombe trying to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Nutz wants to control but Lascombe is having none of it.#SUB#
Lascombe has hold of Nutz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nutz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lascombe wants to take Nutz's back but he can't do it this time. #T5##SUB#
Lascombe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nutz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lascombe is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lascombe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nutz is looking for a sweep.#T6##SUB#
Lascombe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nutz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nutz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nutz can't do much from the bottom here.
Lascombe trying to control the action but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lascombe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nutz, who protects the arm well. #T7#
Nutz wants to control but Lascombe postures up.#SUB#
Lascombe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lascombe is trying to get an arm triangle but Nutz is defending well.
Nutz tries to buck Lascombe off but Lascombe is having none of it.
Lascombe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Lascombe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8##SUB#
Lascombe is trying to get an arm triangle but Nutz is defending well.
Nutz can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Lascombe tries for a kimura but Nutz is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lascombe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lascombe working away.#T9##SUB#
Lascombe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Lascombe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lascombe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lascombe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutz keeps working. #SUB#
Lascombe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lascombe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10##SUB#
Lascombe tries for a kimura but Nutz is defending well. #SUB#
Lascombe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lascombe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lascombe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T11##SUB#
Lascombe tries for a kimura but Nutz is defending well.
Lascombe staying calm.#SUB#
Lascombe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nutz is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Nutz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lascombe is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lascombe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nutz sees it coming and defends easily.
Nutz wants to control but Lascombe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lascombe 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.
Nutz trying to control here.
#T13#
Nutz won't allow Lascombe to pass to mount. #SUB#
Lascombe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nutz defends it well. #SUB#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura here.
Nutz wants to control but Lascombe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Lascombe wants to pass the guard but Nutz is defending well.
Nutz is looking to control Lascombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Nutz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Lascombe is working for a kimura but Nutz is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz wants to control but Lascombe is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lascombe takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Ferdinand Lascombe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Whole Nutz had this to say: 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 249 Philbert vs Hunt
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Lanion Mauricio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mauricio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nutz circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Nutz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mauricio's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mauricio (0) vs (2) Nutz#SUB#
Mauricio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mauricio wants to control but Nutz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nutz tries to pass to full mount but Mauricio defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio is staying active underneath Nutz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mauricio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nutz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (0) vs (5) Nutz#T1#
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mauricio is looking to escape.
Mauricio can't escape the position.
Mauricio regains half guard.
Mauricio is trying to maintain the position but Nutz is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Nutz is just content to waste time from the top position. Mauricio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mauricio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Mauricio keeps moving. #T3#
Mauricio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Mauricio keeps moving.
Nutz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mauricio's guard.
Nutz is trying to control. Mauricio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mauricio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mauricio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz passes Mauricio's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Nutz prevents Mauricio from improving his position.
Mauricio is refusing to be controlled, as Nutz sits in half guard.
Nutz trying to mount his opponent but Mauricio defends it.
Nutz prevents Mauricio from improving his position.#T5#
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Mauricio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nutz 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.
Mauricio trying to hold on to Nutz's head to control him but Nutz postures up.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mauricio keeps working. #T6#
Nutz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mauricio is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Nutz 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.
#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mauricio defends it well. #T7##SUB#
Mauricio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mauricio tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.
Nutz controlling the pace.
Mauricio won't allow Nutz to pass to mount. #T8#
Nutz is looking to stall here but Mauricio recovers full guard. #SUB#
Mauricio has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nutz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mauricio has tightened it up now! Nutz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lanion Mauricio!
The defeated Whole Nutz had this to say: 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 238 Berendas vs De Rossi
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nutz moves into the clinch.
Nutz gets underhooks to prevent Grandall's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Nutz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nutz manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grandall (0) vs (4) Nutz
Grandall is looking for a sweep.
Nutz moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grandall (0) vs (6) Nutz
Grandall tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall is looking to improve his position but Nutz isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz fails to take his opponent's back.
Grandall wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.#SUB2#
Nutz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grandall is surviving well by controlling Nutz's body position as best he can.
Grandall is working to get back to half guard.
Grandall is controlling an arm, preventing Nutz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grandall tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
Grandall 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: Grandall (2) vs (6) Nutz
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandall trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz has Grandall pulled in close to control his posture.
Nutz can't keep his opponent in guard - Grandall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Nutz wants to control but Grandall is keeping busy.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Grandall has control of the leg.
Grandall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (5) vs (6) Nutz
Grandall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Grandall (8) vs (6) Nutz#SUB#
Nutz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms.
Nutz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nutz working to try and regain half guard.
Nutz is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Grandall has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Grandall (11) vs (6) Nutz#T4#
Nutz staying busy and making it hard for Grandall to control. #SUB#
Grandall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Grandall looking for the RNC.
Nutz tries to break free.
Nutz trying to control the position but Grandall manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Grandall looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Nutz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms. #T5#
Nutz trying to control the hands but Grandall breaks the grip. #SUB#
Nutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grandall. #SUB#
Nutz showing good submission defense here.
Grandall trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Grandall has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nutz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grandall controlling well, preventing Nutz from escaping the position.
#T6##SUB#
Nutz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms.
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grandall.
#SUB#
Grandall looking to break Nutz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nutz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Grandall will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Grandall is looking for the choke from the back position but Nutz is controlling his hands well.
Nutz is keeping busy.
Grandall keeps control of the position as Nutz tries to break free.
#SUB#
Grandall looking for the RNC.
Grandall gets his hands free as Nutz looks to control. #T7#
Nutz rolls, trying to escape but Grandall keeps control of the position.
Nutz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nutz prevents Grandall from getting a body triangle.
Nutz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Grandall looking to break Nutz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nutz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Grandall will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Grandall is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Nutz has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Grandall has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Nutz taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Grandall doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Grandall!
A victorious Billy Grandall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Whole Nutz had this to say: 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marston keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Nutz clinches up with Marston and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Marston works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nutz is looking for a triangle here but Marston uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (0) vs (5) Marston
Nutz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face as Marston controls the position.
It looks like Marston 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.
Nutz stops Marston from passing to mount.
Nutz being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Nutz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Marston presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (0) vs (7) Marston
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Marston manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nutz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nutz (0) vs (10) Marston
Marston controlling from the back.
Nutz trying to control the action but Marston just sinks the hooks in.
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marston.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Marston patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz rolls, trying to escape but Marston keeps control of the position.
Marston controls the position.#T4#
Nutz trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Marston.
Nutz rolls, trying to escape but Marston keeps control of the position.
Marston biding his time, controlling Nutz. #T5#
Marston is continuing to stall.
Marston is hanging on to Nutz's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Marston.
Marston not allowing Nutz to control his hands. #T6#
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Nutz buck him off.
Marston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Nutz tries to escape the position.
Marston has good solid back control here.
Marston is hanging on to Nutz's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Nutz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nutz just trying to survive but Marston is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nutz.
Nutz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nutz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marston controlling from mount. #T9##SUB2#
Nutz reaches up and pulls Marston towards him, trying to control the position. Marston manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Nutz! Nutz tries to roll over - now Marston is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Nutz has to tap out! Great work there by Marston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jim Marston!
Whole Nutz was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 222 Cahute vs Philbert
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nutz stuffs the takedown.
Jones dives in and grabs Nutz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nutz pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones leaves Nutz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nutz dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nutz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nutz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Nutz
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones'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.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Jones advances to half guard.
Nutz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Nutz is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz wants to control but Jones passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Nutz
Jones controlling the position. #T2#
Nutz tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nutz's legs.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nutz on the ground.
Nutz struggling a bit here.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nutz stops Jones from passing to mount.
Nutz is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nutz tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones slows the pace down.
Further stalling from Jones.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones controls the position.#T4#
Nutz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (7) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz regains half guard.
Nutz is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (10) vs (0) Nutz
Jones controlling from mount. #T5#
Nutz wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Nutz is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz has given up his back here. Will Jones look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (13) vs (0) Nutz
Jones really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nutz.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nutz for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Nutz right now.
#T7#
Nutz wants to control his opponent's hands but Jones gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.
Despite being in a bad position, Nutz is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nutz doesn't escape. #T8##T9#
Jones keeps control of the position as Nutz tries to break free.
Jones has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nutz's body.
#T10#
Nutz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jones.
Nutz is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Nutz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nutz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Jones controls the action.
Jones keeps control of the position as Nutz tries to break free.
Jones slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jones.#T13#
Nutz tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jones.
#T14#
I really don't envy Nutz right now.
Jones controls the action.
Nutz tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nutz tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
The defeated Whole Nutz had this to say: 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Faster Adamz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nutz closes the distance and clinches.
Nutz is pressed up against the cage. Adamz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nutz down to the mat. Nutz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adamz shoots in and drives through. Nutz sprawls well.
Adamz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nutz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adamz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faster Adamz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adamz fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Nutz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nutz.
Nutz is trying to drag Adamz to the mat but Adamz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Nutz lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adamz (0) vs (2) Nutz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Adamz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nutz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nutz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Adamz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nutz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Adamz pulls down on the head and he's put Nutz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Faster Adamz!
Faster Adamz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nutz defends it nicely.#CL#
Hunt gets a clinch.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Nutz gets control of Hunt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nutz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nutz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Nutz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunt is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nutz rolls with it to try and escape but Hunt cranks on the arm and Nutz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Hunt!
An out of breath Cole Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 187 Warrior vs Bremner
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bonzela Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nutz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonzela Franco tries for a takedown but Nutz circles away easily#CL#
and Nutz counters by moving into the clinch.
Nutz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonzela Franco told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Whole Nutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco is trying to drag Nutz to the mat but Nutz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bonzela Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz can't get the takedown.
Nutz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonzela Franco smiles and moves away.
Bonzela Franco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but Nutz avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Nutz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonzela Franco.
Nutz is looking to counter the offense by Bonzela Franco and move into the clinch.#CL#
Nutz clinches up with Bonzela Franco and pushes him back against the cage.
Nutz tries to score a body lock takedown but Bonzela Franco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nutz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonzela Franco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nutz tries to pull guard but Bonzela Franco holds him up against the cage and eventually Nutz drops back down to his feet.
Nutz tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Nutz jumps guard and drags Bonzela Franco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Nutz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bonzela Franco escapes and throws Nutz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (0) vs (3) Bonzela Franco
Nutz tries to buck Bonzela Franco off but Bonzela Franco is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nutz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bonzela Franco slows the pace down.
Bonzela Franco advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (0) vs (5) Bonzela Franco
Nutz is squirming around, avoiding Bonzela Franco's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Nutz tries to improve his position but Bonzela Franco has taken his back! Bonzela Franco has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Nutz tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bonzela Franco pushes Nutz away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Bonzela Franco!
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 178 Berendas vs White
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Juliano Dramos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dramos tries to clinch but Nutz is having none of it. #CL2#
Nutz closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Nutz successfully pulls guard.
Nutz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dramos controlling from the top position.
Dramos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (3) vs (0) Nutz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutz keeps working. #SUB#
Dramos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nutz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dramos but great work by Nutz. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dramos (3) vs (4) Nutz
Dramos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1##SUB2#
Nutz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dramos is looking to regain half guard here but Nutz keeps moving and retains side control.
Nutz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dramos manages to get back to half guard.
Nutz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dramos trying to control but Nutz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nutz trying to pass the guard but Dramos defending well.
Dramos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Dramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Dramos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nutz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Dramos keeps moving.
Nutz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dramos's guard. #SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dramos defends it well.
Dramos is looking to improve his position.
Dramos is looking to control Nutz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dramos avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dramos is defending against the submission attempts here by Nutz.
#T4##SUB#
Dramos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nutz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dramos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nutz is looking to advance position but Dramos won't allow it.
Nutz is keen to just control but Dramos is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dramos defends it well. #T5#
Dramos trying to hold on to Nutz's head to control him but Nutz postures up.
Dramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Dramos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dramos desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Nutz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dramos actively working from the bottom here.#T6##SUB2#
Nutz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dramos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nutz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nutz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dramos (7) vs (4) Nutz
I really don't envy Nutz right now.
Nutz turns into Dramos and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (7) vs (6) Nutz
Nutz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Nutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dramos looking to control.
#T7#
Nutz won't allow Dramos to sweep him here.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Dramos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Dramos.
Nutz looking to sit in guard and control but Dramos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (9) vs (6) Nutz#SUB2#
Nutz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dramos looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Nutz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (9) vs (8) Nutz
Dramos keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass.
Nutz is pushing down on Dramos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dramos is fighting to maintain full guard but Nutz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramos keeps working.
Dramos is doing well to control the position and prevent Nutz from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Dramos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nutz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Dramos is looking for a sweep. Nutz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nutz is taking a breather. Dramos 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.
Nutz is looking to advance position but Dramos won't allow it. #SUB#
Dramos has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nutz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nutz! Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (9) vs (11) Nutz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Dramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Dramos struggling a bit here.
Dramos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nutz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dramos is working hard here to advance position.
Nutz working away.
Nutz has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dramos (9) vs (13) Nutz#T11#
Dramos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramos keeps working.
Dramos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramos keeps working. #SUB2#
Nutz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dramos is just riding it out for now. Nutz eventually gives up the hold.
Nutz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dramos! Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (9) vs (16) Nutz#T12#
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dramos is looking to escape.
Well,Dramos is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Nutz goes for an armbar but Dramos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dramos. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (11) vs (16) Nutz
Dramos stays in close to Nutz's body and controls the position. #T13#
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Dramos from controlling successfully.
Dramos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramos wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Nutz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dramos is defending well. Nutz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dramos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nutz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Whole Nutz!
Our winner, Whole Nutz, 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.
Juliano Dramos was interviewed post fight and said 'All respect to him, he was better than me today, no excuses...'. |
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Event:
SSG 168 Goble vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lothbrok leaves Nutz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lothbrok bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nutz (0) vs (4) Lothbrok
Lothbrok gets to mount! Nutz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (0) vs (6) Lothbrok#SUB2#
Lothbrok is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nutz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nutz tries to lock up and control but Lothbrok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz tries to reverse the position but Lothbrok maintains control.#SUB2#
Lothbrok working for a submission but Nutz is keeping him at bay.
Nutz tries to hold on but Lothbrok postures up.#SUB2#
Lothbrok jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nutz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nutz wants to control but Lothbrok postures up.
Nutz is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Lothbrok has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nutz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lothbrok yanks on the arm and Nutz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lothbrok.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ragnar Lothbrok!
Whole Nutz was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 165 Thumb vs Sticks
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nutz.
Melia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Melia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nutz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Melia moves into range and clinches up with Nutz.#TD#
Melia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nutz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Melia to the mat. Melia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Melia
Melia has control of Nutz's left arm, preventing Nutz from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Melia controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nutz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (2) Melia
Nutz 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.
Melia postures up.
Melia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nutz pulls Melia in to control the position.
Melia trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Melia trying to move into half guard but instead Nutz has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (2) Melia#SUB#
Nutz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Melia dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (4) Melia#T2##SUB#
Melia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nutz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melia has managed to get both his arms back between Nutz's legs - danger averted.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Nutz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melia postures up.
Melia pushes down on Nutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nutz manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Melia pushes down on Nutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nutz won't allow Melia to pass to mount.
Nutz trying to control but Melia postures up.
Nutz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Melia is looking for a kimura but Nutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Melia to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nutz is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Nutz is trying to control but can't.
Nutz wants to get back to full guard.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Nutz is working away.
Melia is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.
Nutz is refusing to be controlled, as Melia sits in half guard.
Melia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
Melia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nutz wants to control but Melia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Melia is looking to stall here but Nutz recovers full guard.
Melia wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Nutz is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Nutz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Melia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
Melia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Melia trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom. #T6#
Nutz being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Melia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nutz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melia has Nutz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (6) vs (4) Melia
Melia keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB2#
Melia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nutz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Melia controlling Nutz's posture.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nutz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (6) vs (6) Melia#T8#
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melia is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Melia seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Nutz has recovered full guard.
Melia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Nutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Nutz, not yet.
Melia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (6) vs (9) Melia
Melia working away.#SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Melia has control of an arm but Nutz manages to advance to Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nutz (10) vs (9) Melia
Melia wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Nutz tightening his grip on Melia, looking for the choke.
Melia is trying to break free.
#T10##SUB#
Nutz working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Melia is doing well to defend. Nutz seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Melia is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Whole Nutz!
A very excited looking Whole Nutz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 155 Solo vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nutz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Prochazka napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Prochazka (0) vs (4) Nutz
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Prochazka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nutz working away.
Prochazka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka struggling a bit here.
Nutz wants to control but Prochazka is keeping him busy.
Prochazka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Prochazka could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##SUB2#
Nutz is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz is keen to just control but Prochazka is a slippery customer.
Prochazka tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg.
Prochazka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nutz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nutz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Prochazka (4) vs (4) Nutz
Nutz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Prochazka off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nutz just trying to survive but Prochazka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nutz tries to escape the position.
#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Prochazka not allowing Nutz to control his hands.
Prochazka controlling the position well here. Nutz rolled but Prochazka kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nutz is really stuck here.
Prochazka 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.
#T3#
Prochazka wants to control but Nutz is keeping busy.#SUB#
Prochazka looking to break Nutz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nutz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Prochazka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Prochazka is riding his opponent, not letting Nutz buck him off.
Nutz trying to control but not successfully.
Nutz can't escape the position.
Nutz trying to control the hands but Prochazka won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prochazka has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nutz's body.
#T4##SUB#
Prochazka is persistently looking for the submission but Nutz is defending it well.
Prochazka trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Prochazka controls the action.#T5#
Prochazka tries to get the hooks in deep but Nutz pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Prochazka keeps control of the position easily here as Nutz tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Nutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Prochazka.
I would not like to be Nutz right now.
Nutz wants to control his opponent's hands but Prochazka gets his hands free. #T6#
Prochazka controlling from the back.
Prochazka has the hooks in. Nutz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Prochazka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Prochazka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nutz for as long as he can get away with.
Nutz just looking to survive in the bad position. #T7#
Nutz wants to control his opponent's hands but Prochazka gets his hands free.
Prochazka tries to get the hooks in deep but Nutz pushed the leg off.
Good control from Prochazka.
Nutz just trying to survive but Prochazka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Prochazka has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Prochazka controls the action.#SUB#
Prochazka is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nutz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T8#
Nutz tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Prochazka working for a choke but Nutz is defending well.
Nutz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Prochazka looking to control but Nutz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Nutz 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: Prochazka (4) vs (6) Nutz
Prochazka is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Nutz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Prochazka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nutz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (4) vs (9) Nutz
Prochazka can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Nutz tries to move to mount but Prochazka blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Nutz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prochazka, who protects the arm well.
Nutz trying to control the position but Prochazka is working away.
Prochazka can't do much from the bottom here.
Nutz just content to control the position.
Nutz working away.#T11#
Prochazka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Prochazka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prochazka wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Prochazka is holding on to half guard well.
Nutz tries to pass to full mount but Prochazka defends it. #SUB#
Prochazka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nutz pulls his head out easily. #T12##SUB#
Prochazka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nutz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Prochazka! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (4) vs (12) Nutz
Prochazka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prochazka tries to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Nutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Prochazka is just holding on here. Nutz manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (4) vs (15) Nutz#T13#
Nutz has the hooks in. Prochazka is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Prochazka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nutz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nutz wants to control the pace but Prochazka is squirming around nicely.
Prochazka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nutz trying to control but Prochazka is having none of it.
Nutz can't control as he wanted to and Prochazka manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T14#
Nutz wants to control but Prochazka is keeping him busy.
Prochazka won't allow Nutz to pass to mount.
Prochazka is pressing down on Nutz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Nutz content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Prochazka has locked up a guillotine! Prochazka's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nutz is holding on here and Prochazka must be using up a lot of energy. Nutz has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Prochazka gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yuri Prochazka!
Yuri Prochazka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Whole Nutz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Wheeler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown but Nutz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nutz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Nutz gets a clinch.
Nutz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wheeler is defending well.
Nutz fails to pull guard.
Marcus Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whole Nutz.
Nutz wants a takedown.
Wheeler is working for takedown but Nutz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nutz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wheeler after a bit of a struggle.
Nutz tries to pull guard but Wheeler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wheeler prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wheeler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nutz wants to take the fight to the mat but Wheeler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Wheeler jumps guard.
Wheeler 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.#T1#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Nutz preventing the sweep.
Nutz looking to sit in guard and control but Wheeler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wheeler (2) vs (0) Nutz
Wheeler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wheeler slips nicely into half guard.
Nutz desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Wheeler is very close to passing his half guard.
Nutz gets full guard.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wheeler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Wheeler controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Nutz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wheeler defends it easily.
Wheeler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wheeler advances to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Wheeler is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions off his back.
Nutz is looking to control Wheeler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?#T5#
Nutz controlling the position well.
Wheeler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nutz gets full guard.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Wheeler tries to pass.
Wheeler won't allow Nutz to sweep him here. #T6##SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wheeler tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nutz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wheeler 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 Nutz. Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (5) vs (0) Nutz
Wheeler takes a little break here. Nutz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nutz is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Wheeler is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nutz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8##SUB#
Wheeler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Wheeler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nutz wants to control but Wheeler postures up.
Nutz tries to buck Wheeler off but Wheeler is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nutz being controlled for a moment.
Nutz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wheeler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Nutz is looking to control Wheeler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Wheeler wants to pass to mount but Nutz is defending the position.
Wheeler trying to advance position but Nutz counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Nutz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nutz 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.#T11##SUB2#
Nutz looking for a guillotine here but Wheeler defends easily.
Nutz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nutz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wheeler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wheeler (5) vs (2) Nutz#SUB#
Wheeler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Wheeler trying to control the position.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wheeler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz is looking to advance position but Wheeler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wheeler (9) vs (2) Nutz
Nutz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
Wheeler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nutz! Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (12) vs (2) Nutz#SUB#
Wheeler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nutz is surviving well by controlling Wheeler's body position as best he can. #T14#
Nutz wants to control but Wheeler is having none of it.
Wheeler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nutz wants to hold on but Wheeler pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wheeler controlling from mount.
Nutz prevents any damage by holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wheeler takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Marcus Wheeler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Whole Nutz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rudra Yogpeeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Yogpeeth pushes Nutz up against the cage in a clinch.
Nutz fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Nutz pulls guard successfully.
Yogpeeth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yogpeeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Yogpeeth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nutz working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nutz working for submissions but it's allowed Yogpeeth to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Nutz is holding on to half guard well.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Yogpeeth is very close to passing his half guard.
Yogpeeth controlling the pace. #T2#
Yogpeeth'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.
Further stalling from Yogpeeth.
Nutz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Nutz actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Yogpeeth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Yogpeeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yogpeeth is controlling the pace.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Nutz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Yogpeeth is staying active.
Yogpeeth trying to control the pace.
Yogpeeth is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nutz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB2#
Nutz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yogpeeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nutz working for a triangle but Yogpeeth defends it easily.
Yogpeeth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Nutz is adopting a defensive guard.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Yogpeeth tries to pass. #SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a triangle but Yogpeeth pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nutz working for submissions but it's allowed Yogpeeth to get to half guard.
#T7#
Nutz tries to roll over but Yogpeeth keeps him under control.
Nutz is looking to control Yogpeeth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Nutz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yogpeeth is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Nutz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yogpeeth pulls his head out easily.
Yogpeeth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nutz is trying to control but can't.
Yogpeeth is looking to advance position but Nutz won't allow it. #T9#
Nutz wants to control but Yogpeeth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz gets full guard.#SUB2#
Yogpeeth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yogpeeth wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Yogpeeth sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yogpeeth's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yogpeeth passes into half guard.
Yogpeeth is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Nutz manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Nutz keeping full guard, as Yogpeeth tries to pass.
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nutz 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.
Yogpeeth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Nutz being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Yogpeeth won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Yogpeeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Yogpeeth showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Nutz looking for a guillotine here but Yogpeeth defends easily.
Yogpeeth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Yogpeeth is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nutz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yogpeeth (0) vs (2) Nutz
Yogpeeth keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Whole Nutz 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:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sato is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nutz is defending well.#TD#
Nutz jumps guard and drags Sato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nutz working a defensive guard here.
Sato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sato looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato stopping the sweep attempt from Nutz.#SUB#
Nutz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard. #T1#
Nutz wants to sweep but no luck.
Sato 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.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Sato tries to pass.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Nutz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Sato#SUB2#
Sato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nutz stands and throws Sato's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (5) vs (0) Sato
Nutz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sato's legs. #T2#
Sato is looking to regain half guard here but Nutz keeps moving and retains side control.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sato keeps working.
Sato tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nutz easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (7) vs (0) Sato#SUB#
Nutz is working for a guillotine from mount but Sato frees his head quite easily.
Sato keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nutz wants to control the pace but Sato is squirming around nicely.
Nutz is really struggling to control Sato but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##SUB#
Nutz is working for a guillotine from mount but Sato frees his head quite easily.
Sato tries to reverse the position but Nutz maintains control.#SUB#
Nutz has hold of Sato's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sato manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sato is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Sato tries to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Nutz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sato is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nutz controlling his opponent.
Sato keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nutz fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Nutz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sato to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sato shrugs it off.
Nutz looking to control but Sato is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5##SUB#
Nutz looking to secure an arm triangle but Sato defends it well.
Sato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sato tries to improve his position but instead Nutz has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nutz (10) vs (0) Sato#SUB#
Nutz has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Sato! Can he survive? No! He's out! Nutz gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Whole Nutz!
A very excited looking Whole Nutz 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:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jeff Jerry!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nutz clinches. #TD#
Nutz has clasped his hands together around Jerry's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nutz (4) vs (0) Jerry
Nutz controls the position from side control.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Jerry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nutz moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (6) vs (0) Jerry#SUB#
Nutz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jerry reaches up to try and control the position but Nutz seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jerry rolls and tries to escape and now Nutz has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Nutz (9) vs (0) Jerry
Jerry looks winded!#T2##SUB#
Jerry is trying to defend against the choke here but Nutz has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Nutz Tightens the hold and Jerry taps out furiously! Nutz displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Whole Nutz!
Our winner, Whole Nutz, 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:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Daller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Daller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nutz defends it nicely.
And Nutz tries to counter it with a takedown but Daller pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Daller feints and as Nutz raises his hands in defense, Daller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Daller (2) vs (0) Nutz#SUB2#
Nutz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daller tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Daller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daller wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Daller 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.
Daller postures up.
Daller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daller 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.
Daller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daller trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daller pushes down on Nutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Daller trying to mount his opponent but Nutz defends it. #T2#
Daller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nutz trying to hold on to Daller's head to control him but Daller postures up.
#SUB#
Daller seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daller trying to mount his opponent but Nutz defends it.
Nutz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daller looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Daller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Nutz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daller defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nutz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Daller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daller wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Daller looking to pass the guard.
Daller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nutz's guard. #SUB#
Nutz is defending against the submission attempts here by Daller.
Daller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daller works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Daller (5) vs (0) Nutz#T5#
Nutz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Daller is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions off his back.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Daller is very close to passing his half guard.
Daller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nutz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daller is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Daller is looking to advance position but Nutz won't allow it. #SUB#
Daller 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.
Daller is looking to advance position but Nutz won't allow it.
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daller is working away from the top position though.#T7##SUB#
Daller is looking for a kimura but Nutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daller to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz is trying to control but can't.
Nutz tries to roll over but Daller keeps him under control.
Nutz trying to hold on to Daller's head to control him but Daller postures up.
Daller wants to control but Nutz is keeping him busy.
Daller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nutz wants to control but Daller is keeping busy.
#T8##SUB#
Daller seems to be working for a kimura but Nutz defends the submission attempt.
Daller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Nutz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daller pulls his head out easily.
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daller is working away from the top position though.#T9##SUB#
Daller seems to be working for a kimura but Nutz defends the submission attempt.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Daller has control of the leg.
Nutz is still trying to improve position.
Nutz wants to control but Daller is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Daller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daller is trying to control the action in half guard but Nutz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Nutz tries to roll over but Daller keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daller works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Daller (8) vs (0) Nutz
Daller avoids the attempt from Nutz to control.
Nutz is squirming around, avoiding Daller's attempts to control the action.
Nutz prevents Daller from taking his back.#T11##SUB#
Daller is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nutz is surviving well by controlling Daller's body position as best he can.
Nutz is desperately trying to improve his position but Daller has a good base and remains in mount.
Nutz 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.
Daller passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Daller (11) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz tries to hold on but Daller postures up.
Daller looking to control but Nutz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Nutz has given up his back. Will we see Daller going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Daller (14) vs (0) Nutz#SUB#
Nutz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Daller's arms.
Nutz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Daller.
#SUB#
Daller working for the choke.
Daller keeps control of the position easily here as Nutz tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Nutz can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Daller is working for a rear naked choke. Nutz is not defending it well and Daller has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Nutz refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Nutz's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Daller!
Our winner, Bobby Daller, 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.
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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