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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
San gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
San pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB#
San is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (2) Hunt
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
San is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (5) Hunt
San is working to get back to half guard.
San regains half guard.
San is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
San tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (8) Hunt
San is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T4#
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
San gets back to half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (11) Hunt
Hunt is staying tight to San's torso, preventing him from escaping.
San is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Hunt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt gets to mount! San was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (13) Hunt
San tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
San regains half guard.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
San gets full guard.#SUB#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
San has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunt 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 San. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (16) Hunt
San is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Hunt taking a breather here.
San is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
San is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (18) Hunt
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt avoids the attempt from San to control.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T9#
San is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
San is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt avoids the attempt from San to control.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt tries to control but San wriggling away.
San is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
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 San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
San 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.#T11#
San manages to get to full guard.
San has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
San working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
San keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Hunt is looking to advance position but San won't allow it.
Well, if Hunt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
San wants to get back to full guard.
San wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (21) Hunt
Hunt content just to control the position here.
San is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
San regains half guard.#T14#
San wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (24) Hunt
San can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 24 to 2.
Post fight, Mike Hunt took to the microphone: 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San tries to keep at a distance but Edison has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
San is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Edison can't fight it off and eventually San manages to take the fight to the floor. Edison looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: San (2) vs (0) Edison
San has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
Edison keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
San passes Edison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Edison regains full guard. Nicely done.
San passes into half guard.
San wants to pass to mount but Edison is defending the position.
Edison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edison's guard. #SUB#
San is looking for a kimura but Edison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for San to get the leverage.
Edison is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
San is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Edison looking for submissions off his back.
Edison tries to get to full guard but San has control of the leg.
Edison won't allow San to pass to mount.
Edison wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San tries to pass to full mount but Edison defends it.
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Edison is not content to let San control the position.
San wants to pass to mount but Edison is defending the position.
Edison is pressing down on San's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Edison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
San stopping the sweep attempt from Edison.
Edison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. San manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (2) Edison
Edison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed San's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (5) Edison#T3##SUB2#
Edison has control of San's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and San regains control of the situation pretty easily.
San working to try and regain half guard.
San 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.#SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.
Edison trying to pass the guard but San defending well. #SUB2#
Edison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, San has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edison moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (8) Edison
San gets back to half guard.#T4#
San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Edison preventing the sweep.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Edison preventing the sweep.
Edison being controlled here momentarily.
Edison pushes down on San's leg and manages to get into half guard.
San is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Edison is working for a kimura here but San manages to reverse the position and he's now in Edison's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (8) Edison
San wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.#T5#
San preventing the sweep.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Edison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. San defends it easily.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (10) Edison
Edison is pushing down on San's leg trying to pass to half guard. San is fighting to maintain full guard but Edison has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
San is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edison pulls his head out easily.
Edison tries to pass to full mount but San defends it. #T6#
San is in trouble now - Edison has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (4) vs (13) Edison
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Edison is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. San is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. San flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Edison anticipates the leg and manages to get behind San and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Edison slips an arm under San chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Edison has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Edison is squeezing on San like an anaconda would it's prey. San fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Addy Edison! |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 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 9 wins and 11 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
San shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vilmat but Vilmat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vilmat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but San manages to circle out of the way.
San misses with a takedown attempt - Vilmat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
San darts in and clinches Vilmat up against the cage.
Vilmat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. San is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vilmat gets underhooks to prevent San's takedown attempt.
Johnny Vilmat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance San.
Vilmat tries to score a body lock takedown but San shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
San is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vilmat is defending well.
Vilmat stops a takedown attempt from San.
Vilmat is trying to drag San to the mat but San just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San tries for a takedown but Vilmat manages to get underhooks.
Vilmat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. San fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
San moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##TD2#
San gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vilmat (0) vs (2) San
Vilmat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Vilmat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (2) San
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San wants to improve his position but instead Vilmat has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilmat trying to control from half guard but San is working away.
Vilmat tries to pass to full mount but San defends it. #SUB#
Vilmat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
San wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
San won't allow Vilmat to pass to mount.
San trying to control but Vilmat postures up.
Vilmat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vilmat tries to pass the half guard into mount. San knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Vilmat is trying to control the action in half guard but San is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vilmat is working for a kimura but San is defending it quite comfortably.
San tries to get to full guard but Vilmat has control of the leg.
San trying to control here.
Vilmat wants to take a breather but San is having none of it. #SUB2#
San looking for submissions off his back.
San is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Vilmat is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from San as he works his way to full guard.
Vilmat 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. #SUB2#
San is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (4) San
San wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vilmat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilmat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Vilmat 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: Vilmat (4) vs (4) San
San gets full guard.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. San swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
San has his foot on Vilmat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vilmat works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vilmat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (4) vs (6) San
San preventing the sweep.
San is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Vilmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
San forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vilmat defends it well.
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
San frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (4) vs (9) San
San wants to take Vilmat's back here but Vilmat is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vilmat is trying to escape the mount.
San fails to advance to Vilmat's back.
Vilmat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vilmat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vilmat is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vilmat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San. #T8#
San frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (4) vs (12) San
San wants to take his opponent's back but instead Vilmat manages to regain half guard.
Vilmat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San is looking to pass into half guard but Vilmat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vilmat is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (6) vs (12) San
San trying to keep a closed guard but Vilmat is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
San is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vilmat is aware though and is defending well.
San keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully. #T9#
Vilmat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
San keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (6) vs (14) San
San trying to control but Vilmat is working from the bottom.
San passes Vilmat's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Vilmat trying to hold on to San's head to control him but San postures up.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well. #SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vilmat wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
Vilmat is staying active underneath San, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
San seems to be working for a kimura but Vilmat defends the submission attempt.
San prevents Vilmat from improving his position.#T11#
San trying to pass the guard but Vilmat defending well.
Vilmat is trying to maintain the position but San is very close to passing his half guard.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well.
Vilmat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of San's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take San's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vilmat (10) vs (14) San
Vilmat is looking to control San but San is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be San right now.
San breaks Vilmat's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (10) vs (16) San#T12##SUB#
Vilmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vilmat looking to control.
San passes Vilmat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
San moves into full mount! Vilmat won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (10) vs (19) San
Vilmat is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
San goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vilmat turns into him and now he's in San's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (12) vs (19) San#SUB2#
San is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13##SUB2#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vilmat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vilmat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Vilmat sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
San escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vilmat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. San swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
San wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilmat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
San keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vilmat trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
San wins on points by 19 to 12. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
San has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Viera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Viera (0) vs (4) San
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
San is persistently looking for the submission but Viera is defending it well.
#SUB2#
San 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, Viera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
San is trying to stick to Viera's back but Viera is turning into San. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in San's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Viera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (4) San
San has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from San.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
San keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera preventing the sweep.
San wants to hit a sweep here but Viera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for San there! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (5) vs (4) San#T1#
San is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Viera controlling from the full mount.
San tries to reverse the position but Viera maintains control.#SUB#
Viera working for a guillotine from mount but San is in no mood to give up.
San is squirming around, avoiding Viera's attempts to control the action.
Viera is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Viera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, San has managed to escape the submission attempt.
San is desperately trying to improve his position but Viera has a good base and remains in mount.
San 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San trying to control here.
San is not content to let Viera control the position.
Viera prevents San from improving his position.
Viera is trying to control. San wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
San is looking for a sweep. Viera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. San manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
San wants to sweep here but Viera controlling him for the moment.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Viera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Viera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there.
Viera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viera won't allow San to sweep him here. #T4#
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Viera trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San wants to sweep here but Viera controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
San wants to sweep but no luck.
Viera passes into half guard. #T5#
San moves into full guard.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (5) vs (6) San
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viera looking to control.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Viera is retaining full guard.
San keeps trying to improve his position.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6##SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Viera's legs - danger averted.
San works a leg free and moves into half guard.
San passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (5) vs (9) San
San advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Viera (5) vs (11) San
Viera can't escape the position.
San tries to control but Viera wriggling away.
Viera is looking to get to half guard.
Viera 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: Viera (7) vs (11) San#T7##SUB2#
San looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Viera 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.
Viera wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (10) vs (11) San
San is looking to regain half guard here but Viera keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
San is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Viera is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Viera (12) vs (11) San
San regains half guard.
Viera works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (15) vs (11) San#SUB#
Viera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by San, who protects the arm well.
Viera tries to advance to mount but can't.
San gets back to half guard.
San tries to get to full guard but Viera has control of the leg. #T9#
San wants to get back to full guard but Viera has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (18) vs (11) San
San sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
San is looking to improve his position.
Viera tries to pass to full mount but San defends it.
Viera controlling the pace. #SUB#
Viera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and San defends it well.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB#
San is defending against the submission attempts here by Viera.
San tries to roll over but Viera keeps him under control.#SUB#
Viera is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Viera in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. San tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Viera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milton Viera! |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
San has Kinkead up against the cage in a clinch.
San is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kinkead pulls him back up using the underhooks.
San is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
San lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kinkead (0) vs (2) San
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kinkead is keeping the position for now.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kinkead looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! San has picked Kinkead up and slammed him! Kinkead can't keep hold of the triangle and San manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (5) San
Kinkead manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kinkead's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kinkead wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
#SUB2#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kinkead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead trying to control but San postures up.
#T1#
San passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (8) San#SUB2#
San is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kinkead knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
San tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no San has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kinkead is trying to control San's posture but San avoids it. #SUB2#
San swings around for an armbar but Kinkead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (2) vs (8) San
Kinkead looking to pass the guard.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #T2#
Kinkead showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kinkead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kinkead drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and San dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (2) vs (10) San
Kinkead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (4) vs (10) San
San wants to improve his position but instead Kinkead has moved into half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kinkead is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.#T3#
San manages to get to full guard.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
San working for submissions but it's allowed Kinkead to get to half guard.
San is looking to get back to full guard here but Kinkead has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (7) vs (10) San
San tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kinkead presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kinkead (9) vs (10) San
Kinkead wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely. #T4#
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
San gets back to half guard.
San has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
San looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San is staying active underneath Kinkead, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kinkead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kinkead seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kinkead is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and San defends it well. #T5#
San manages to get to full guard.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kinkead has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (12) vs (10) San
Kinkead is staying tight to San's torso, preventing him from escaping.
San is trying to get back to half guard.
Kinkead working away.#T6#
Kinkead wants to control but San is keeping him busy.
Kinkead controlling from side mount.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kinkead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
San keeps trying to improve his position.#T7##SUB#
Kinkead working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kinkead has control of an arm but San manages to advance to Kinkead's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kinkead (12) vs (14) San
San controlling well, preventing Kinkead from escaping the position.
Kinkead trying to control but not successfully.
San tries to get the hooks in deep but Kinkead pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
San is persistently looking for the submission but Kinkead is defending it well.
#T8#
Kinkead trying to control the action but San just sinks the hooks in.
Kinkead tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
San looking for a guillotine from mount but Kinkead is having none of it.
Kinkead 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: Kinkead (14) vs (14) San
Kinkead wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kinkead's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (14) vs (16) San
Kinkead is trying to keep San in close.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Kinkead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
San passes Kinkead's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kinkead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kinkead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San looking to pass the guard.
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kinkead's guard.
Kinkead moves into full guard.
Kinkead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (16) vs (16) San
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kinkead tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard. #T10#
San looking to control.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kinkead manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (16) vs (18) San
Kinkead 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.#SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinkead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Kinkead's legs - danger averted.
San stopping the sweep attempt from Kinkead.
Kinkead keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinkead is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (18) vs (18) San
Kinkead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (18) vs (20) San#T11#
San looking to pass the guard.
Kinkead has his hands on San's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinkead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Kinkead's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kinkead working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
Kinkead looking for a sweep. Not yet Kinkead, not yet. #T12#
San is looking to advance position but Kinkead has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kinkead (22) vs (20) San
Kinkead prevents San from getting the reversal.
Kinkead looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
San tries to control Kinkead's head but Kinkead pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! San is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Rhashaun Kinkead!
A relieved looking Rhashaun Kinkead thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 277 Finn vs McCain
Date: Mar 10, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
San darts in and clinches Cahute up against the cage.
San goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cahute prevents it.
Cahute is looking for a takedown up against the cage. San gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cahute goes for a takedown attempt but San pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Cahute 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: San (0) vs (4) Cahute
San regains half guard.
San trying to control from the bottom.
Cahute working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on San's thigh. San counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
San is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cahute defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from San.#T1#
San is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cahute drops back looking for a leg! San is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and San manages to kick Cahute off! Cahute jumps back into San's guard. #SUB#
San had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there. #SUB#
San isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cahute stacks San on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cahute! Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (7) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but San is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Cahute wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by San, who protects the arm well.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T3#
San trying to remain calm as Cahute controls from the top position.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San tries to bench press Cahute off him but Cahute keeps the position.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cahute trying to control the position but San is working away. #T4#
San is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
San can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. San knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cahute wants to control but San is keeping him busy. #T5#
Cahute taking a breather here.
San is trying to improve his position.
San is trying to escape the position but Cahute is controlling the position.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San tries to improve position but can't.
Cahute trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom. #T6#
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cahute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San is looking for a sweep.
Cahute controls the position.#SUB2#
Cahute looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cahute trying to control the position but San is working away.
San is looking for a sweep.#T7#
San gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but San is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cahute to get the leverage.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahute works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (10) Cahute
San sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
San won't allow Cahute to pass to mount.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahute is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.
San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San.#T8#
Cahute won't allow San to sweep him here.
San can't keep his opponent in guard - Cahute advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
San is defending against the submission attempts here by Cahute.
#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. San doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cahute.
Cahute trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
Cahute frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (13) Cahute#T9#
Cahute tries to control but San wriggling away.
Cahute wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San gets back to half guard.
San trying to control here.
Cahute is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.
San works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (13) Cahute
Our spies down at at Funky Gym inform us that Cahute has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
San advances to half guard.
Cahute manages to get to full guard.
Cahute trying to control the position.
San trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San passes Cahute's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Cahute tries to get to full guard but San has control of the leg. #SUB#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
San trying to pass the guard but Cahute defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
San advances to half guard. #SUB#
San is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12##SUB#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cahute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San.
Cahute has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. San is working away from the top position though.
San is looking to advance position but Cahute won't allow it. #T13#
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cahute keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cahute trying to control the position.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Cahute pulls San in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
San passes Cahute's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cahute manages to get to full guard.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (15) Cahute
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute passes into half guard.
Cahute wants to take a breather but San is having none of it.
San is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute wins on points by 15 to 2.
An out of breath Gaston Cahute 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:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
Date: Feb 04, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
San moves to clinch but Bandini breaks away #TD2#
and Bandini counters with a single leg into guard. San didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: San (0) vs (2) Bandini
San 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.
Bandini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bandini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandini is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandini is one step ahead there.
San 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: San (2) vs (2) Bandini#SUB#
San is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
San looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
San seems to be working for a kimura but Bandini defends the submission attempt.
Bandini wants to control but San is keeping busy.
#T2#
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San. #SUB#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
San wants to advance to full mount but Bandini doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandini's guard. #SUB#
San 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.
#SUB#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by San.
#SUB#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by San.
San wants to pass to mount but Bandini is defending the position. #T4##SUB#
San wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from San's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bandini is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
San is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandini is just riding it out for now. San eventually gives up the hold.
Bandini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of San's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take San's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: San (2) vs (6) Bandini#T5#
I really don't envy San right now.
Bandini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
San breaks Bandini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (6) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on San's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. San works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
San wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #T6#
Bandini keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bandini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandini is trying to control the position but San postures up. #T7#
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini looking to control.
Bandini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control San haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
San slips nicely into half guard.
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bandini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #SUB2#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Bandini's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on San's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. San works his way back into a safe position though.
San wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.
San postures up.
Bandini managing to control the position. #T9#
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but San defends easily.
#SUB2#
Bandini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandini trying to control the position.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandini is keeping the position for now.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10##SUB#
San has gone for a leg lock! Bandini slips out almost immediately though and dives into San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (8) Bandini#SUB#
San is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandini is aware though and is defending well.
San is trying to control the position but Bandini postures up.
Bandini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
San working a defensive guard here.
San wants to sweep here but Bandini controlling him for the moment. #T11#
San working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
San is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bandini has his hands clasped together but San extends and breaks Bandini's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by San.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chance San! |
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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Navarro looks for a takedown but San sprawls well.#CL2#
San moves into the clinch.
San drops down looking for an ankle pick but Navarro pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
San clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
San pulls guard.
San trying to control the position.
Navarro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro stays in close to San's body and controls the position.
San 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#
San is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Navarro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Navarro preventing the sweep.
San keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
San looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Navarro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Navarro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Navarro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (3) vs (0) San
San regains half guard.
San tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.#SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Navarro wants to free his trapped foot but San is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but San defends it.
San wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
Navarro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (6) vs (0) San
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5##SUB#
Navarro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Navarro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… San turns into him and now he's in Navarro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (6) vs (2) San#SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navarro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Navarro's legs - danger averted.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San looking to pass the guard. #T6#
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but San can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
San looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro is trying to keep San in close.
#SUB2#
San drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick San off! San jumps back into Navarro's guard. #T7#
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Navarro trying to keep a closed guard but San is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
San slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
San is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Navarro sees it coming and defends easily.#T8#
Navarro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of San's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take San's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (10) vs (2) San
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
San is trying to break free.
Navarro tries to keep control of the position but San is staying busy.
San tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Navarro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San is looking to escape.
Navarro is really struggling to control San but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
San regains half guard.
San is pressing down on Navarro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and San has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between San's legs - danger averted.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Navarro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
San keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there. #T10#
Navarro trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San being controlled here, momentarily.
Navarro trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet. #SUB2#
San had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
San looking to control.
San pulls Navarro in to control the position.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro looking to pass the guard.
San controls Navarro momentarily but Navarro frees himself.
Navarro 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. #T13#
Navarro wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #SUB2#
San has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.
Navarro wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Navarro forces his way into half guard.
San is staying active underneath Navarro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Navarro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
San works his way to full guard. Good work.
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB2#
San is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navarro defends well.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navarro preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Navarro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Navarro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Edu Navarro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 252 Kersikov vs McCain
Date: Jan 07, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Boryenka Stepanov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
San moves into range and clinches up with Stepanov.#TD2#
Stepanov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stepanov manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: San (0) vs (4) Stepanov
We've been hearing good reports from San's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
San tries to improve position but can't.
San manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (4) Stepanov
San is looking to pass Stepanov's guard but actually Stepanov recovers to full guard.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
San is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
Stepanov 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: San (2) vs (6) Stepanov#T1#
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
San is looking for a sweep. Stepanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but San defending well.
Stepanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stepanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stepanov not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
San wants to get back to full guard.
Stepanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (9) Stepanov
Stepanov content just to control the position here.
San is working to get back to half guard.
Stepanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
San 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.
Stepanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San is pressing down on Stepanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stepanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.
Stepanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stepanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stepanov passes into half guard. #T4#
Stepanov stalling.
San wants to get back to full guard but Stepanov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (12) Stepanov
Stepanov controls the position.
San is trying to improve his position.
Stepanov gets to mount! San was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (14) Stepanov#T5#
Stepanov controlling from mount.
San is squirming around, avoiding Stepanov's attempts to control the action.
Stepanov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control San haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
San is looking to improve his position but Stepanov isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Stepanov controlling the pace for now.
San is looking to get to half guard.
Stepanov controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Stepanov 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.
Stepanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stepanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
San can't escape the position.
Stepanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
San keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
San tries to lock up and control but Stepanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stepanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stepanov looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
San is trying to escape the mount.
Stepanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stepanov looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stepanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
San is desperately trying to improve his position but Stepanov has a good base and remains in mount.
Stepanov content just to control the position here.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Stepanov wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely.
Stepanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San is looking to improve his position but Stepanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Stepanov controlling the pace for now.
Stepanov is continuing to stall.
Stepanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San is looking to escape.
Stepanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanov controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Stepanov.
Let's hope that Stepanov 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.
San gets back to half guard.#T12#
San wants to control but Stepanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stepanov wants to take a breather but San is having none of it.
San wants to get back to full guard.
San is trying to maintain the position but Stepanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Stepanov trying to control the pace.
San is pressing down on Stepanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stepanov is pushing down on San's leg trying to pass to half guard. San is fighting to maintain full guard but Stepanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stepanov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Stepanov wants to pass to mount but San is defending the position. #T13#
San tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
Stepanov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Stepanov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.
Stepanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Stepanov content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
San is looking to control Stepanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Stepanov wins on points by 14 to 2.
A relieved looking Boryenka Stepanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 8
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
San shoots for a double leg takedown but Watt sprawls well. He's pushed San's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Watt closes the distance and clinches.
San has Watt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Watt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
San jumps guard.
San seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
San has momentary wrist control but Watt slips an elbow through the middle.
Watt passes San's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
San tries to roll over but Watt keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Watt is pressing down on San's thigh, looking to free his foot. San is holding on for now.
Watt controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San manages to get to full guard.
Watt cracks San with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
San wants to sweep here but Watt controlling him for the moment.
Watt 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.
Watt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
San keeping moving, preventing Watt from controlling successfully.
Watt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control San haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Watt stopping the sweep attempt from San.
Watt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Watt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
San wants to improve his position but instead Watt has moved into half guard.
Watt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Watt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
San is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Watt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Watt's back!
Watt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
San working for the choke. #SUB#
San looking to break Watt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Watt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise San will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Watt tries to break free.
San is trying to stick to Watt's back but Watt is turning into San. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in San's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Watt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watt can do anything to dispel that myth.
San advances to half guard. #T3#
San working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Watt's thigh. Watt counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Watt looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
San passes Watt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Watt is looking to improve his position.
San wants to pass the guard but Watt is defending well.
Watt trying to hold on to San's head to control him but San postures up.
Watt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with San. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watt wants to get back to full guard.
San is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Watt is holding on to half guard well.
Watt wants to get back to full guard.
San wants to pass to mount but Watt is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San not landing any meaningful shots this time.
San missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
San not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Watt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
San rushes Watt and presses him up against the cage.
San is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Watt lands a takedown into guard.
Christian Watt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watt stands up over San, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watt distracts San with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
San wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Watt chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
San looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Watt passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
San wants to improve his position but Watt is controlling well.
#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watt lands a nice short elbow.
Watt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#San is rocked!
Watt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh San is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watt lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt San quite badly. San pulls Watt in close trying to recover. Watt postures up and lands two really hard shots that put San on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but San doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Watt! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 3
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
San is looking to clinch but Pfanne is avoiding it.
#CL2#
San closes the distance and clinches.
San tries for a takedown but Pfanne manages to get underhooks.
Pfanne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but San pulls him back up using the underhooks.
San looking for a takedown.
San tries to score a body lock takedown but Pfanne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brad Pfanne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance San.
Pfanne tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been hearing reports that Pfanne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
San drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pfanne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
San has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pfanne is trying to keep an underhook but San manages to get the takedown into half guard.
San missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San trying to mount his opponent but Pfanne defends it.
Pfanne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
San wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pfanne keeps working.
San stalling away here and it's allowed Pfanne to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pfanne keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
San has gone for a leg lock! Pfanne slips out almost immediately though and dives into San's guard.#REVR#
Pfanne passes San's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
San slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Pfanne lands a couple of digs.
Pfanne landing with the ground and pound.
Pfanne stands up over San, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pfanne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
San is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
San is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
San wants to sweep but no luck.
Pfanne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pfanne's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San works a leg free and moves into half guard.
San prevents Pfanne from improving his position.#T3#
Pfanne regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from San.
San looking to pass the guard.
Pfanne has control of San's left arm, preventing San from doing any damage.
Pfanne keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pfanne looking for a sweep. Not yet Pfanne, not yet.
San sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pfanne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pfanne keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
Pfanne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pfanne is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pfanne wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chance San will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
San misses with a lunging right hand
and Pfanne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pfanne leaves San with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Pfanne gets tackled into the cage by San. San maintains the clinch. #TD2#
San lands a takedown into guard.
Pfanne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pfanne is keeping the position for now.
Pfanne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pfanne tries to get out of the position.
San won't allow Pfanne to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
San has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pfanne's guard. #SUB2#
San is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
San is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pfanne has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pfanne defends it well.
San wants to free his trapped foot but Pfanne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
San is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pfanne reverses the position - he's now on top in San's guard.
Chance San has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pfanne is in close to San's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pfanne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
San wants to sweep but no luck.
Pfanne connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
#REVB#
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pfanne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San throwing strikes but missing.
Pfanne controls San momentarily but San frees himself.
San passes Pfanne's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Pfanne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. San is working away from the top position though.
San is looking to stall here but Pfanne recovers full guard.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Pfanne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pfanne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
San is looking to pass into half guard but Pfanne pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pfanne is in guard.#REVR#
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pfanne is one step ahead there.
Pfanne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pfanne distracts San with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pfanne scoring with some ground and pound.
Pfanne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pfanne chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pfanne's guard. #REVB#
San trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pfanne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pfanne stopping the sweep attempt from San.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brad Pfanne will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
San shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than San was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
San postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
San thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
San throwing shots but missing, from side control.
San working the ground and pound but Pfanne is defending the strikes.
My spies in Fighting Industrial Complex inform me that San has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
San tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pfanne's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
San goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pfanne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for San but great work by Pfanne.
Pfanne cracks San with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pfanne scoring with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pfanne lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#San is rocked!#T1#
Pfanne grinds an elbow into San's temple.
San is still in real trouble! Can Pfanne finish him?
San is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
San struggling a bit here.
San tries to improve position but can't.
Pfanne in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and San looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Pfanne turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Pfanne!
An out of breath Brad Pfanne 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:
ICE 11:
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
San moves into the clinch successfully.
San drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lewis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
San is trying to trip Lewis. He has hold of a leg but Lewis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. San persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
San wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.#SUB2#
San drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lewis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lewis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lewis! #REVR#
Lewis trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
San is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San keeps trying to improve his position.
San looks to move to half guard but instead Lewis has passed into mount! Damn!
Lewis working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis controlling the pace for now.
San wants to hold on but Lewis pushes him away.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
San is squirming around, avoiding Lewis's attempts to control the action.
San keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Lewis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lewis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lewis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lewis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lewis controlling from mount.
Lewis lands a big elbow.
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely. #T3#
San 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.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. San manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
San keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis controlling from the top position.
Lewis lands a couple of digs.
San is looking to sweep but instead, Lewis has passed into half guard.
San has a hand on Lewis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lewis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lewis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can San hang on?#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lewis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lewis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can San hang on?
San is trying desperately to improve position.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
San tries to improve his position but Lewis has taken his back! Lewis has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will San tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lewis pushes San away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trayvon Lewis! |
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Event:
ICE 3: Hoʻomaka ka huakaʻi
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Worthington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
San drives through and clinches with Worthington against the cage.
San tries to pull guard but Worthington holds him up against the cage and eventually San drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
San decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
San working for a triangle but Worthington defends it easily.
#SUB2#
San looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Worthington wants to stand but San is controlling his posture from full guard.
Worthington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for San on the ground.#SU#
Worthington gets to his feet - San follows without any prompting. #CL2#
San moves into range and clinches up with Worthington.#TD2#
San drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San pulls Worthington in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Worthington is sitting in close to San's body. San has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Worthington is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Worthington is tapping! That was a very nice submission by San.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chance San! |
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