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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 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 6 wins and 5 losses; Leopold Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Shaw gets caught flat footed, as Silalahi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaw (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Shaw 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.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass. #SUB#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard. #T1#
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Silalahi passes into half guard.
Shaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silalahi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silalahi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (4) vs (2) Silalahi
Shaw doesn't have the hooks in and Silalahi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (4) vs (4) Silalahi
Shaw controls Silalahi momentarily but Silalahi frees himself. #T2#
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi preventing the sweep.
Silalahi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silalahi stalling.
Silalahi is pressing down on Shaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaw is holding on for now. #T3#
Shaw wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaw defends it well.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working. #SUB#
Shaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silalahi is thwarting Shaw's attempts to control the position.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Silalahi wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Silalahi controlling the pace.
Shaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Silalahi 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.
#T5#
Silalahi wants to pass to mount but Shaw is defending the position. #SUB2#
Silalahi is working for a kimura but Shaw is defending it quite comfortably.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.
Silalahi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (4) vs (7) Silalahi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Silalahi wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Shaw regains half guard.
Silalahi is stalling here. Shaw is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silalahi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shaw has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (8) vs (7) Silalahi
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shaw goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silalahi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shaw but great work by Silalahi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (8) vs (11) Silalahi
Silalahi happy to just control the position for now.
Shaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silalahi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (12) vs (11) Silalahi#T7#
Silalahi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Silalahi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaw's guard. Nice work there by Silalahi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (12) vs (13) Silalahi
Silalahi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shaw wants to sweep here but Silalahi controlling him for the moment.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Shaw 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.
Shaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silalahi stands and throws Shaw's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (12) vs (16) Silalahi
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face as Silalahi controls the position. #T9#
Shaw regains half guard there - taking advantage of Silalahi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Silalahi wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi wants to free his trapped foot but Shaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silalahi prevents Shaw from improving his position.
Silalahi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10##SUB2#
Silalahi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shaw could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Silalahi has cracked it and Shaw is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Silalahi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raja Silalahi!
In his post fight interview, Raja Silalahi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kim clinches up against the cage.
Kim tries for a takedown but Silalahi manages to get underhooks.
Silalahi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kim after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Kim has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silalahi is trying to keep an underhook but Kim manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (0) vs (2) Kim
Silalahi keeping control of the position.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi trying to control here.
Silalahi gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silalahi trying to control but Kim postures up.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silalahi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kim tries to pass to full mount but Silalahi defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silalahi actively working from the bottom here.
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi has a hand on Kim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (5) Kim
Silalahi tries to lock up and control but Kim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
Kim controlling from the full mount.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silalahi is desperately trying to improve his position but Kim has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Kim has control of Silalahi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silalahi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silalahi is looking to get to half guard.
Silalahi 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.#T3#
Kim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silalahi is refusing to be controlled, as Kim sits in half guard.
Silalahi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kim has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (8) Kim
Silalahi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Silalahi tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away. #T4#
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Silalahi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kim moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (0) vs (11) Kim
Silalahi staying busy and making it hard for Kim to control.
Silalahi wants to control his opponent's hands but Kim gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi is really stuck here.
#T5#
Silalahi is working hard here to advance position.
Kim biding his time, controlling Silalahi.
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Kim won't let him.
I would not like to be Silalahi right now.
Silalahi is in bad spot here.
Kim trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Kim won't let him.
Kim trying to control momentarily.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Kim manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Silalahi right now.
Kim not allowing Silalahi to control his hands. #T7#
Silalahi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kim controls the action.
Despite being in a bad position, Silalahi is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Silalahi breaks Kim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (11) Kim
Kim keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silalahi trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Silalahi being controlled here momentarily.
Silalahi trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #T9#
Silalahi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kim pulls Silalahi in close to prevent any damage.
Silalahi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (11) Kim
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working. #T10#
Silalahi happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Silalahi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kim wants to control but Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi staying calm.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working. #T11#
Silalahi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kim is not content to let Silalahi control the position. #SUB#
Silalahi swings around for an armbar but Kim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (5) vs (13) Kim#SUB#
Silalahi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Kim postures up.
Silalahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kim has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (16) Kim#T13#
Silalahi is trying to escape the position but Kim is controlling the position.
Silalahi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kim tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silalahi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kim controlling from side mount. #T14#
Kim tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
What's Silalahi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Silalahi struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silalahi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kim presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silalahi (5) vs (18) Kim
Silalahi can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 18 to 5.
A very excited looking Harry Kim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 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 London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 38 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lima scores with a takedown into Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (0) vs (2) Lima
Lima postures up.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi managing to control the position.
Silalahi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silalahi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Lima is still trying to improve position.
Lima forces his way into half guard.
Silalahi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silalahi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silalahi pulls Lima in close to his closed guard and prevents Lima from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Silalahi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Silalahi is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Silalahi is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Silalahi 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: Silalahi (2) vs (2) Lima
Lima wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silalahi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Silalahi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.
Lima trying to control here.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi moves into full mount! Lima won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (2) Lima#T5#
Lima tries to lock up and control but Silalahi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Silalahi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lima prevents Silalahi from taking his back.
Lima tries to lock up and control but Silalahi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Silalahi has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Silalahi tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Lima has given up his back here. Will Silalahi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (8) vs (2) Lima
A lull in the action here.
Lima tries to roll but Silalahi sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Silalahi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silalahi. #SUB#
Lima showing good submission defense here.
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lima is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
I really don't envy Lima right now.
Silalahi has good solid back control here.
Silalahi avoiding Lima 's attempts to control his hands.
Silalahi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Silalahi.
Lima wants to escape the position.
#T8#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Silalahi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lima has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Silalahi working for a choke but Lima is defending well. #SUB#
Silalahi is looking for a choke. Lima gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lima manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (8) vs (4) Lima
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Lima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lima trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silalahi has an active guard here but Lima has managed to pass into half guard.
Silalahi tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg. #T10##SUB2#
Lima 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.
Silalahi controlling the position for now.
Silalahi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lima jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (8) vs (7) Lima#SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lima's best efforts.#T11#
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Silalahi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Silalahi defends it. #T12#
Silalahi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silalahi.#SUB#
Silalahi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Lima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Silalahi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Silalahi pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.#SUB#
Silalahi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Silalahi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lima throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silalahi's body to avoid the submission. Silalahi has instead reached around Lima's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silalahi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raja Silalahi!
A very excited looking Raja Silalahi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kyng moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kyng is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silalahi can't fight it off and eventually Kyng manages to take the fight to the floor. Silalahi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (0) vs (2) Kyng
Silalahi looking for a sweep. Not yet Silalahi, not yet. #SUB#
Silalahi has his feet on Kyng's thighs here. He's pushed Kyng off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kyng screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raja Silalahi!
A less than humble Raja Silalahi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 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 12 wins and 5 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silalahi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Silalahi is trying to control. Gerbandi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi moves into full guard.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
#T1#
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi stays in close to Gerbandi's body and controls the position.
Silalahi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gerbandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silalahi defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silalahi is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Gerbandi seems keen to control Silalahi's posture.
Silalahi advances to half guard.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Gerbandi is a slippery customer.
Silalahi prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Well, if Silalahi 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.
Gerbandi is holding on to half guard well.
Silalahi controlling the pace.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Gerbandi is having none of it. #T3#
Silalahi wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Silalahi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gerbandi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silalahi pulls his head out easily.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi looking to control.
Silalahi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silalahi is looking to pass into half guard but Gerbandi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gerbandi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Silalahi controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silalahi controlling Gerbandi's posture.
Gerbandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
Silalahi looking to control but Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Silalahi wants to sweep but Gerbandi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (5) Gerbandi
A lull in the action here.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep.
Silalahi is letting Gerbandi control him for a moment.
Gerbandi wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy. #T6#
Silalahi tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Silalahi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silalahi can't do much from the bottom here. #T7##SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Silalahi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi sneaks back into half guard.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Silalahi defending well.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Silalahi is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerbandi.
Gerbandi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Silalahi is working away. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
Gerbandi prevents Silalahi from improving his position.
Silalahi wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Silalahi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerbandi prevents Silalahi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
#T10##SUB2#
Gerbandi is working for a submission of some sort.
Silalahi trying to control but Gerbandi postures up.
Silalahi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerbandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silalahi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (8) Gerbandi
Silalahi being controlled for a moment.
Silalahi is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it. #T12#
Silalahi is trying to improve his position.
Silalahi is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Silalahi is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it.
Gerbandi happy to just control the position for now. #T13#
Silalahi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is keen to just control but Silalahi is a slippery customer.
Gerbandi is controlling the pace.
Silalahi is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard. #T14#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Silalahi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi being controlled here momentarily.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi 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 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 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 11 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Silalahi gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage. #TD2#
Silalahi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Silalahi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Silalahi stalls from top position.#T1#
Hunt is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Silalahi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silalahi's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Silalahi
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.#T2##SUB2#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Silalahi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (6) Silalahi
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silalahi 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.
Silalahi passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silalahi in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Silalahi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Silalahi sits in half guard. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura here.
Silalahi not doing much here.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T5#
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Silalahi slows the pace down in half guard.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silalahi in particular looking to stall.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Silalahi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt trying to control here.
Silalahi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (9) Silalahi
Silalahi wants to control the action but instead Hunt gets a body lock and reverses into Silalahi's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (9) Silalahi
Silalahi is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up. #T7#
Silalahi wants to sweep but no luck.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Silalahi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Silalahi is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#T8#
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silalahi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silalahi managing to control the position.
Silalahi 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.#T9#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silalahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Silalahi has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
#T10##SUB2#
Silalahi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi gets back to full guard.
Hunt postures up.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
#T11#
Silalahi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt stands and throws Silalahi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (9) Silalahi#SUB#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silalahi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hunt working away.
Silalahi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Silalahi is defending well.
Silalahi wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.
Silalahi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silalahi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Silalahi is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Hunt works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (9) Silalahi
Silalahi prevents Hunt from taking his back.
Hunt moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (13) vs (9) Silalahi
Hunt is hanging on to Silalahi's back as he tries to escape.
Silalahi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T14#
Hunt fails to advance to Silalahi's back.
Silalahi is working to get back to half guard.
Silalahi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Silalahi is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
An out of breath Cole Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Jan 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 11 wins and 4 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Melinos Jargon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silalahi gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Jargon
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Silalahi is trying to work for a kimura but Jargon is defending well.
Jargon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jargon wants to sweep here but Silalahi controlling him for the moment.
Silalahi trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon can't keep his opponent in guard - Silalahi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Jargon looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Jargon is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Silalahi seems to be working for a kimura but Jargon defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Jargon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jargon is trying to control but can't.
Jargon tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Silalahi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jargon is trying to maintain the position but Silalahi is very close to passing his half guard.
Jargon is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jargon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jargon wants to sweep but no luck.
Silalahi trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Jargon being controlled here, momentarily.
Jargon pulls Silalahi in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Silalahi is stalling in the full guard.
Silalahi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jargon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi passes Jargon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jargon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Silalahi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jargon is just riding it out for now. Silalahi eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Silalahi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jargon trying to control but Silalahi postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jargon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jargon is trying to keep Silalahi in close.
Silalahi looking to pass the guard.
Jargon controls Silalahi momentarily but Silalahi frees himself.
Silalahi trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Silalahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Jargon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Jargon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silalahi stacks Jargon 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 Silalahi! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (0) Jargon
Silalahi slows the pace down.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jargon keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Silalahi is staying tight to Jargon's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T6#
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jargon can't do much from the bottom here.
Jargon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Silalahi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jargon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jargon is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Jargon is defending well.
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jargon trying to control from the bottom.
Silalahi controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jargon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Jargon.
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Jargon is keeping the position.
Jargon controls Silalahi momentarily but Silalahi frees himself.
Jargon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jargon looking to control.
Jargon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (5) vs (2) Jargon
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Silalahi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silalahi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Silalahi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jargon forces his way into half guard.
Jargon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (5) Jargon#SUB2#
Jargon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silalahi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jargon working away.
Silalahi tries to bench press Jargon off him but Jargon keeps the position.
Jargon wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy. #T10#
Silalahi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jargon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jargon wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jargon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silalahi, who protects the arm well.
Silalahi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silalahi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silalahi has control of Jargon's left arm, preventing Jargon from doing any damage. #SUB#
Silalahi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jargon being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Silalahi being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Silalahi looking for a guillotine here but Jargon defends easily.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is keeping the position.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silalahi looking to control.
#T12#
Silalahi managing to control the position.
Jargon looking to sit in guard and control but Silalahi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (7) vs (5) Jargon
Silalahi controlling from the top position.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jargon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jargon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silalahi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silalahi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silalahi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Jargon wants to improve his position but instead Silalahi has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Silalahi seems to be working for a kimura but Jargon defends the submission attempt.
Silalahi content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Jargon trying to control from the bottom.
Jargon tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jargon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jargon wants to get back to full guard.
Jargon has a hand on Silalahi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Silalahi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (10) vs (5) Jargon
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jargon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jargon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silalahi takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Raja Silalahi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gabenagus gets caught napping as Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown. Gabenagus manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabenagus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now.
Gabenagus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silalahi defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Gabenagus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Silalahi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silalahi trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Gabenagus keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Silalahi stands and throws Gabenagus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
Silalahi staying calm.
Gabenagus regains half guard.
Gabenagus wants to control the action here but instead Silalahi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (8) vs (0) Gabenagus
Silalahi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gabenagus is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Silalahi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (11) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Silalahi is persistently looking for the submission but Gabenagus is defending it well.
Gabenagus is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Silalahi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gabenagus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gabenagus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Silalahi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gabenagus's body.
Silalahi avoiding Gabenagus 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silalahi is persistently looking for the submission but Gabenagus is defending it well.
Silalahi avoiding Gabenagus 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
Gabenagus tries to escape but Silalahi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Silalahi is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gabenagus is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lascombe closes the distance and clinches.
Silalahi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lascombe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lascombe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silalahi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lascombe is defending well.
Silalahi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lascombe after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raja Silalahi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lascombe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silalahi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silalahi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lascombe pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Silalahi has picked Lascombe up - he's going for a ride! Silalahi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Lascombe
Silalahi is trying to control. Lascombe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lascombe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lascombe wants to sweep but no luck.
Lascombe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi trying to control but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Silalahi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Lascombe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silalahi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silalahi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lascombe 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lascombe is pulling down on Silalahi's head to control his posture.
Silalahi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lascombe's guard.
Silalahi prevents Lascombe from improving his position.
Lascombe manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Lascombe has his foot on Silalahi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silalahi works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silalahi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Lascombe keeps moving.
Silalahi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lascombe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silalahi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lascombe's guard.
Silalahi prevents Lascombe from improving his position.#T3#
Lascombe trying to control but Silalahi postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lascombe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lascombe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silalahi is looking to pass into half guard but Lascombe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lascombe is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (2) Lascombe
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Lascombe from controlling successfully.
Lascombe tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lascombe pushes down on Silalahi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silalahi trying to control from the bottom.
Silalahi won't allow Lascombe to pass to mount.
Silalahi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4##SUB2#
Lascombe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silalahi trying to control here.
Silalahi tries to roll over but Lascombe keeps him under control.
Silalahi manages to get to full guard.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi is pulling down on Lascombe's head to control his posture. #T5#
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Lascombe is proving a slippery customer.
Lascombe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lascombe preventing the sweep.
Silalahi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lascombe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (4) vs (2) Lascombe
Lascombe is looking to sweep but instead, Silalahi has passed into half guard.
Silalahi trying to control from half guard but Lascombe is working away.
Well, if Silalahi 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.
Silalahi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lascombe for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Lascombe tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lascombe is looking to improve his position.
Lascombe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silalahi 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.
Lascombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lascombe keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi stands and throws Lascombe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (7) vs (2) Lascombe
Silalahi wants to control but Lascombe is keeping him busy.
Lascombe tries to bench press Silalahi off him but Silalahi keeps the position.
Lascombe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silalahi trying to control from Lascombe's half guard. Lascombe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lascombe wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Lascombe wants to hit a sweep here but Silalahi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lascombe there! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (10) vs (2) Lascombe
Silalahi content just to control the position here.
Silalahi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lascombe is looking to escape.
Lascombe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silalahi controlling the position easily from mount.
Lascombe is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Silalahi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (13) vs (2) Lascombe
Lascombe turns into Silalahi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (13) vs (4) Lascombe#T9#
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Lascombe tries to pass. #SUB#
Silalahi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lascombe defends it easily.
Lascombe won't allow Silalahi to sweep him here.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Lascombe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silalahi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silalahi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (15) vs (4) Lascombe
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lascombe can't keep his opponent in guard - Silalahi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silalahi controlling the action here.#T10#
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Lascombe defends it.
Silalahi is trying to control the action in half guard but Lascombe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lascombe trying to control from the bottom.
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Lascombe defends it.
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lascombe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lascombe is looking to control Silalahi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lascombe avoid being mounted?
Lascombe wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
Silalahi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
Lascombe tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.
Silalahi uses his free foot to push down on Lascombe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lascombe. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (18) vs (4) Lascombe
Lascombe is working to get back to half guard.
Lascombe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silalahi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (21) vs (4) Lascombe#SUB#
Silalahi is working for a rear naked choke. Lascombe is not defending it well and Silalahi has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Lascombe refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Lascombe's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silalahi stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt dives in and grabs Silalahi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silalahi pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.#TD2#
Silalahi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Silalahi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Silalahi is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt 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.#T2#
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi keeps trying to improve his position.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Silalahi preventing the sweep.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Silalahi content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hunt has locked up a guillotine! Hunt's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Silalahi is holding on here and Hunt must be using up a lot of energy. Silalahi has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hunt gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Hunt!
A victorious Cole Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lothbrok gets caught napping as Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown. Lothbrok manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Lothbrok
Lothbrok can't keep his opponent in guard - Silalahi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silalahi prevents Lothbrok from improving his position.#SUB#
Silalahi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silalahi pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok trying to control but Silalahi postures up.
#T1#
Silalahi prevents Lothbrok from improving his position.
Silalahi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silalahi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silalahi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (0) Lothbrok#T2#
Silalahi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silalahi wants to control the pace but Lothbrok is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silalahi content just to control the position here.
Lothbrok regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Lothbrok is defending well.
Lothbrok tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Lothbrok is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Lothbrok is pressing down on Silalahi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silalahi defends well.#SUB2#
Lothbrok has his foot on Silalahi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silalahi works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Silalahi stands and throws Lothbrok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (8) vs (0) Lothbrok
Lothbrok being controlled for a moment.
Lothbrok is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Silalahi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (11) vs (0) Lothbrok
Silalahi wants to take Lothbrok's back but he can't do it this time.
Silalahi controlling the pace for now.
Lothbrok is trying desperately to improve position.
Silalahi controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Silalahi fails to advance to Lothbrok's back.
Lothbrok is trying desperately to improve position.
Silalahi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (14) vs (0) Lothbrok
Silalahi controlling well, preventing Lothbrok from escaping the position.
Silalahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lothbrok rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lothbrok keeps working. #SUB#
Silalahi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lothbrok sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silalahi in particular looking to stall.
Lothbrok wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy.
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Lothbrok defends it.
Silalahi prevents Lothbrok from improving his position.#T8#
Silalahi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (17) vs (0) Lothbrok
Lothbrok tries to lock up and control but Silalahi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lothbrok is squirming around, avoiding Silalahi's attempts to control the action.
Silalahi fails to move to back control.
Lothbrok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Silalahi controlling the position easily from mount.
Lothbrok is trying desperately to improve position.
Silalahi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lothbrok is looking to escape.
Silalahi is looking to take Lothbrok's back but instead Lothbrok gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Lothbrok defends it. #T10#
Lothbrok wants to get back to full guard.
Silalahi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Lothbrok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silalahi trying to control but Lothbrok is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lothbrok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silalahi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T11#
Silalahi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lothbrok is retaining full guard.
Silalahi is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Lothbrok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrok is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12##SUB2#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silalahi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (20) vs (0) Lothbrok
Silalahi controls the position.
Lothbrok is trying to control Silalahi's posture but Silalahi avoids it.
Silalahi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lothbrok is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13##SUB#
Silalahi swings around for an armbar but Lothbrok sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (20) vs (2) Lothbrok
Lothbrok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lothbrok stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.
Lothbrok looking to pass the guard.
Lothbrok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (20) vs (5) Lothbrok
Silalahi manages to get back to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Lothbrok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silalahi sees it coming and defends easily.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Lothbrok is looking for a kimura but Silalahi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lothbrok to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silalahi trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Silalahi takes the fight on points by 20 to 5.
Raja Silalahi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 211 Orion vs Tosanesti
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Costa Yannou!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silalahi scores with a takedown into Yannou's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Yannou
Silalahi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Yannou keeps moving.
Silalahi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Yannou is looking for a triangle but Silalahi pushes his legs off easily.
Yannou wants to sweep but no luck.
Yannou is trying to control the position but Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yannou throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silalahi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (0) Yannou#T1#
Silalahi trying to control the action but Yannou is working from the bottom.
Yannou is trying to improve his position.
Yannou keeps trying to improve his position.
Silalahi controlling the position.
Yannou is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Silalahi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yannou, who protects the arm well.
Yannou tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Yannou is being controlled here.
Yannou is trying to get back to half guard.
Yannou is trying to escape the position but Silalahi is controlling the position.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Yannou is working from the bottom.
Yannou can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Silalahi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silalahi wants to control but Yannou is keeping him busy. #T3#
Yannou is trying to get back to half guard.
Yannou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silalahi is trying to control the action in half guard but Yannou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yannou is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yannou actively working from the bottom here.
Yannou wants to get back to full guard.
Silalahi trying to control from half guard but Yannou is working away.
Yannou wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
Yannou is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Yannou is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Silalahi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been informed that Yannou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silalahi wants to pass to mount but Yannou is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silalahi is working for a kimura but Yannou is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Yannou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silalahi pulls his head out easily.
Yannou trying to get back to full guard but Silalahi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (8) vs (0) Yannou
Silalahi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Yannou is looking to improve his position but Silalahi isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Silalahi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Yannou tries to hold on but Silalahi pushes him away.
Yannou is desperately trying to improve his position but Silalahi has a good base and remains in mount.
Silalahi wants to control the pace but Yannou is squirming around nicely.
Silalahi controlling his opponent.
Yannou is trying to escape the mount.
Yannou tries to hold on but Silalahi postures up.
Yannou working to try and regain half guard.
Silalahi takes Yannou's back. Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (11) vs (0) Yannou#T6#
Yannou rolls, trying to escape but Silalahi keeps control of the position.
Yannou is still trying to improve position.
Silalahi biding his time, controlling Yannou. #SUB#
Silalahi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Yannou is defending well though. Silalahi let's go of the attempt for now.
Silalahi keeps control of the position as Yannou tries to break free.
Yannou trying to control the action but Silalahi just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Yannou fending off the submission attempt from Silalahi. #SUB#
Silalahi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7##SUB#
Silalahi tightening his grip on Yannou, looking for the choke.
Yannou can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Silalahi looking for the RNC.
Silalahi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Yannou doesn't escape.
Silalahi keeps control of the position as Yannou tries to break free.
Silalahi tries to keep control of the position but Yannou is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Yannou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Silalahi controlling the positon.#T8#
Yannou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Silalahi is looking to control Yannou but Yannou is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Yannou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Silalahi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Yannou has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Yannou trying to control the position but Silalahi manages to sink in the hooks.
Silalahi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Yannou can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Silalahi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Yannou is defending well though. Silalahi let's go of the attempt for now.
Yannou tries to escape but Silalahi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9##SUB#
Silalahi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Yannou just trying to survive but Silalahi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Yannou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silalahi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yannou rolls, trying to escape but Silalahi keeps control of the position.
Silalahi wants to control but Yannou is keeping busy.
Silalahi is hanging on to Yannou's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Yannou is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silalahi gets his way!
#T10#
Silalahi keeps control of the position easily here as Yannou tries to buck him off.
Yannou manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silalahi's guard. Nice work there by Yannou.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (11) vs (2) Yannou
Yannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
Silalahi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Yannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yannou looking to sit in guard and control but Silalahi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (13) vs (2) Yannou
Silalahi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yannou keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Yannou has his foot on Silalahi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silalahi works his way back into a safe position though.
Yannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Yannou, not yet.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yannou is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi stands and throws Yannou's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (16) vs (2) Yannou#T12#
Yannou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silalahi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yannou can't do much from the bottom here.
Yannou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yannou being controlled for a moment.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Yannou is working away. #SUB#
Silalahi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yannou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silalahi working away.#T13#
Yannou is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yannou keeps working.
Yannou is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yannou keeps working.
Yannou is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Yannou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Yannou is working away.
The referee asks Silalahi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silalahi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yannou tries to buck Silalahi off but Silalahi is having none of it.
Yannou is trying to control Silalahi's posture but Silalahi avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silalahi takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Raja Silalahi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 197 Schaubi vs Banner
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silalahi shoots in and bounces Kuningas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Silalahi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Silalahi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuningas is just riding it out for now. Silalahi eventually gives up the hold.
Kuningas gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Kuningas looking for a guillotine here but Silalahi defends easily.
#T1#
Silalahi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (5) Silalahi
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silalahi wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Silalahi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silalahi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Silalahi trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away. #SUB2#
Silalahi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuningas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kuningas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silalahi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuningas is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kuningas is not content to let Silalahi control the position. #T5#
Kuningas tries to buck Silalahi off but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silalahi's best efforts.
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silalahi slips nicely into half guard.
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuningas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuningas won't allow Silalahi to pass to mount.
Silalahi not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Silalahi stalling away here and it's allowed Kuningas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kuningas keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas managing to control the position.
Silalahi 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. #T7#
Kuningas looking to control.
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Silalahi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silalahi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas wants to sweep here but Silalahi controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Silalahi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silalahi stands and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (8) Silalahi
Kuningas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silalahi's best efforts.
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuningas working a defensive guard here.
Silalahi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (11) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuningas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silalahi working away.#T9#
Kuningas is not content to let Silalahi control the position. #SUB2#
Silalahi tries for a kimura but Kuningas is defending well.
Kuningas regains half guard.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Kuningas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silalahi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silalahi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (4) vs (11) Silalahi#SUB#
Kuningas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Kuningas won't let him.
Kuningas wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Silalahi right now.
Kuningas doesn't have the hooks in and Silalahi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (4) vs (13) Silalahi
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Kuningas is pulling down on Silalahi's head to control his posture. #T11#
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Kuningas managing to control the position.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas controlling Silalahi's posture. #SUB2#
Silalahi 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. #T12#
Kuningas is controlling Silalahi's posture.#SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Kuningas.
Silalahi trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Silalahi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silalahi being controlled here momentarily.
Kuningas trying to keep a closed guard but Silalahi is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Kuningas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Kuningas wants to improve his position but instead Silalahi has moved into half guard.
Kuningas is staying active underneath Silalahi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silalahi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silalahi controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silalahi wins on points by 13 to 4.
Raja Silalahi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 194 Macker vs Zulu
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown into Barnett's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (0) vs (2) Silalahi#SUB#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Silalahi defends easily.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.#SUB#
Silalahi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silalahi has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Barnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi stands and throws Barnett's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (5) Silalahi
Barnett struggling a bit here.
Barnett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Silalahi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working. #T2#
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it.
Barnett is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silalahi controlling the action here.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard but Silalahi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (8) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi working for a submission but Barnett is keeping him at bay.
Silalahi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Barnett has given up his back. Will we see Silalahi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (0) vs (11) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi controls the position.
Barnett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silalahi's guard. Nice work there by Barnett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (11) Silalahi
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Silalahi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Silalahi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (13) Silalahi
Silalahi content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Barnett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silalahi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Barnett is tightening it up a little... Silalahi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Silalahi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Silalahi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Barnett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Quinn Barnett!
During a confident post fight interview, Quinn Barnett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 184 Cahute vs Manning
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grandall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grandall shoots for a double leg takedown but Silalahi sprawls well. He's pushed Grandall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Billy Grandall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silalahi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silalahi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grandall.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Grandall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Grandall scores with a takedown into Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Silalahi
Grandall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silalahi wants to sweep but no luck.
Silalahi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi 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#
Grandall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grandall wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Silalahi looking for a guillotine here but Grandall defends easily.
Silalahi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grandall is looking to pass into half guard but Silalahi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silalahi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (2) Silalahi
Grandall tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Grandall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Silalahi passes Grandall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silalahi is taking a breather. Grandall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grandall tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Silalahi is thwarting Grandall's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Silalahi 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.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Grandall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grandall wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grandall tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Silalahi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grandall manages to get to full guard.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Grandall keeps moving.
Grandall is trying to control the position but Silalahi postures up. #T4#
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet.
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grandall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Grandall keeps moving.
Grandall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silalahi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (5) Silalahi
Grandall is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Silalahi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grandall is trying to control Silalahi's posture but Silalahi avoids it. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Grandall's face as Silalahi controls the position.
Grandall is trying to get back to half guard.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Grandall is working away. #SUB2#
Silalahi tries for a kimura but Grandall is defending well.
Silalahi looking to control but instead Grandall has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Grandall wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grandall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grandall keeps working. #SUB2#
Silalahi seems to be looking for submissions.
Grandall controlling the position for now.
Silalahi wants to control but Grandall is keeping him busy.
Silalahi prevents Grandall from improving his position.
Silalahi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.#T7#
Grandall gets full guard.
Silalahi stands and throws Grandall's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (8) Silalahi
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Grandall is looking for a sweep.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Grandall is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silalahi tries for a kimura but Grandall is defending well.
Grandall is looking to reverse the position.
Grandall struggling a bit here.#T8#
Silalahi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grandall will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silalahi wants to control but Grandall is keeping him busy.
Grandall is looking for a sweep.
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Grandall's face as Silalahi controls the position.
Grandall tries to buck Silalahi off but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi wants to control but Grandall is keeping him busy. #T9#
Grandall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grandall keeps working.
Silalahi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grandall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silalahi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grandall's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grandall keeps working.
Grandall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grandall can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Grandall sneaks back into half guard.
Grandall wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grandall wants to get back to full guard but Silalahi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (11) Silalahi
Silalahi controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Grandall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Grandall is working away.
Grandall wants to control but Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Grandall is working from the bottom. #T11#
Grandall is looking for a sweep.
Silalahi is staying tight to Grandall's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grandall tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Silalahi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grandall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Silalahi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T12#
Grandall is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Silalahi is trying to get an arm triangle but Grandall is defending well.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grandall keeps working.
Grandall tries to improve position but can't.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Grandall is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Grandall's face as Silalahi controls the position.
Grandall tries to bench press Silalahi off him but Silalahi keeps the position. #T13#
Silalahi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Grandall is looking for a sweep.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Grandall is working from the bottom.
Grandall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Silalahi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (14) Silalahi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silalahi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grandall is trying to control Silalahi's posture but Silalahi avoids it.
Grandall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silalahi's best efforts.
Silalahi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Silalahi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grandall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silalahi wins on points by 14 to 2.
Raja Silalahi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Huntington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Huntington gets caught napping as Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown. Huntington manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Huntington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Huntington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Huntington keeps moving.
Huntington 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.
Silalahi slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silalahi 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.
Huntington won't allow Silalahi to pass to mount. #T1#
Huntington is trying to get back to full guard.
Huntington won't allow Silalahi to pass to mount.
Silalahi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Huntington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Julians Sports Bar & Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Huntington looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huntington keeps working.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Silalahi is looking to advance position but Huntington won't allow it. #T3#
Silalahi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Silalahi controlling the pace.
Silalahi trying to control from half guard but Huntington is working away.
Huntington is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Huntington is a slippery customer.
Silalahi is pressing down on Huntington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huntington is holding on for now. #T4#
Silalahi slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Silalahi 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.
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huntington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Huntington is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Huntington is a slippery customer.#T5#
Silalahi uses his free foot to push down on Huntington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huntington. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (0) vs (5) Silalahi
Silalahi is looking to work his way around to Huntington's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Silalahi working for a guillotine from mount but Huntington is in no mood to give up.
Silalahi wants to control the pace but Huntington is squirming around nicely.
Huntington is looking to improve his position but Silalahi isn't that keen on the idea.
Huntington tries to hold on but Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi controlling from mount. #T6#
Silalahi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huntington is looking to escape.
Huntington regains half guard.
Silalahi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (0) vs (8) Silalahi
Huntington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huntington is working hard here to advance position.
Huntington is trying to reverse the position but instead Silalahi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (0) vs (11) Silalahi#T7##SUB2#
Huntington preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silalahi.
Silalahi keeps control of the position as Huntington tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Huntington with him. Huntington is trying to defend but Silalahi has an arm under the chin now! Huntington grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raja Silalahi!
After the fight, Raja Silalahi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SSG 171 Hlervu vs Standish
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gascon tries for a takedown but Silalahi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Silalahi looking to score a takedown here. Gascon is defending well but Silalahi drives through and ends up in Gascon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Gascon is trying to keep Silalahi in close.
Silalahi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gascon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascon, not yet.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gascon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gascon trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silalahi drops back looking for a leg! Gascon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gascon manages to kick Silalahi off! Silalahi jumps back into Gascon's guard.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gascon is trying to control the position but Silalahi postures up.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there.
Silalahi trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon working a defensive guard here.
Silalahi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silalahi trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silalahi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silalahi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Silalahi 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.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Silalahi is pushing down on Gascon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gascon is fighting to maintain full guard but Silalahi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silalahi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silalahi wants to pass to mount but Gascon is defending the position.
Silalahi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (0) vs (5) Silalahi
Gascon is looking to get to half guard.
Silalahi tries to control but Gascon wriggling away.
Silalahi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Silalahi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gascon is squirming around, avoiding Silalahi's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Silalahi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Gascon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (0) vs (8) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi working for a choke but Gascon is defending well. #SUB2#
Silalahi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gascon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gascon breaks Silalahi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (8) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi has his foot on Gascon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gascon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gascon pushing down on Silalahi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gascon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silalahi defends it well. #T4#
Gascon is taking a breather. Silalahi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silalahi keeps working.
Silalahi is trying to maintain the position but Gascon is very close to passing his half guard.
Silalahi is holding on to half guard well.
Gascon is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Gascon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Silalahi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Silalahi working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Silalahi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silalahi pulls Gascon in close to prevent any damage.
Gascon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Silalahi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Silalahi working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Silalahi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gascon 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.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Silalahi trying to control the position.
Silalahi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.
Gascon trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Silalahi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gascon doesn't defend quickly enough and Silalahi has managed to lock this one up! Can Gascon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silalahi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Silalahi
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silalahi preventing the sweep.
Da Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silalahi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Silalahi defends easily.
Silalahi trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Silalahi lying in Da Silva's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Da Silva decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Silalahi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Anderson Da Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 153 Hlervu vs Thumb
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dramos shoots for a double leg takedown but Silalahi sprawls well. He's pushed Dramos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown into Dramos's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Dramos#SUB2#
Dramos has an active guard here but Silalahi has managed to pass into half guard.
Silalahi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dramos is controlling Silalahi's trapped leg to prevent Silalahi from advancing to side control.
Silalahi stalling.
Dramos is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dramos is concentrating on defense, preventing Silalahi from advancing position. #SUB#
Silalahi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Silalahi not doing much here.
Dramos is looking to improve his position.
Dramos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silalahi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silalahi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silalahi (2) vs (4) Dramos#SUB2#
Dramos looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramos tries to keep control of the position but Silalahi is staying busy.
Silalahi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dramos doesn't have the hooks in and Silalahi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (4) vs (4) Dramos
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dramos is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silalahi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (7) vs (4) Dramos
Dramos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silalahi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silalahi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dramos tries to improve position but can't.
Dramos struggling a bit here.#T3#
Silalahi controlling the position from side mount.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramos keeps working.
Dramos is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Silalahi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Silalahi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dramos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silalahi's guard! Nice work there by Dramos! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (7) vs (6) Dramos#T4#
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Silalahi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dramos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dramos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dramos looking to pass the guard.
Dramos wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dramos is one step ahead there.
Silalahi pulls Dramos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dramos from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Silalahi looking to control.
Dramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silalahi has his hands on Dramos's head, controlling the position.
Dramos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silalahi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (9) vs (6) Dramos
Silalahi trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom.
Dramos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6##SUB2#
Dramos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silalahi is aware though and is defending well.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dramos is retaining full guard.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Dramos.
Dramos trying to keep a closed guard but Silalahi is proving a slippery customer.
Silalahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dramos keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Dramos keeps moving.
Dramos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silalahi controls the pace.#T7#
Silalahi looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions off his back.
Dramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Dramos is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Silalahi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi trying to control from half guard but Dramos is working away.
Silalahi is taking a breather. Dramos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dramos won't allow Silalahi to pass to mount. #SUB#
Silalahi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dramos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silalahi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Dramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Dramos is refusing to be controlled, as Silalahi sits in half guard.
Dramos trying to hold on to Silalahi's head to control him but Silalahi postures up.
Dramos tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg. #T10#
Still in half guard, Silalahi seems content to control.#SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Dramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dramos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Dramos is defending well.
Dramos wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy.
#T11#
Dramos wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Dramos is having none of it.
Dramos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dramos is retaining full guard.
Silalahi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (12) vs (6) Dramos
Dramos is not content to let Silalahi control the position. #SUB#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dramos has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12#
Silalahi just content to control the position.
Dramos is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi working away.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Dramos is working from the bottom.
Dramos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T13#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dramos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silalahi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Silalahi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dramos is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dramos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Dramos regains half guard.#SUB#
Silalahi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dramos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silalahi.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramos keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silalahi takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Raja Silalahi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Juliano Dramos was interviewed post fight and said 'All respect to him, he was better than me today, no excuses...'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Glacius Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silalahi.#CL#
Frank has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Frank's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silalahi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silalahi can't get the takedown.
Silalahi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frank is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Glacius Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raja Silalahi.
Silalahi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Frank drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Frank has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Silalahi doesn't defend quickly enough and Frank has managed to lock this one up! Can Silalahi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Frank on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Glacius Frank! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hank Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silalahi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Robinson clinches up with Silalahi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Robinson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silalahi (0) vs (4) Robinson#SUB2#
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson controls the position.
Robinson trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to move to mount but Silalahi blocks the move with his legs.
Silalahi is trying to improve his position.
My spies in Thunder Gym inform me that Robinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB2#
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silalahi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silalahi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Silalahi is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silalahi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is defending well.
Robinson is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silalahi is not content to let Robinson control the position.#SUB2#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Silalahi won't allow it. #T3#
Robinson prevents Silalahi from improving his position.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi trying to control but Robinson postures up.
#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silalahi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silalahi avoid being mounted?#T4#
Silalahi tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Silalahi trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Silalahi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silalahi defends it well.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Silalahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Silalahi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silalahi pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silalahi working a defensive guard but Robinson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (7) Robinson
Silalahi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silalahi is positioning himself well to prevent Robinson advancing to mount. #T6#
Robinson controlling the pace.
Silalahi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silalahi (4) vs (7) Robinson#SUB#
Silalahi looking for the choke from the back.
Silalahi wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Robinson can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Silalahi working for the choke. #SUB#
Robinson is trying to defend against the choke here but Silalahi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Silalahi Tightens the hold and Robinson taps out furiously! Silalahi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iosef Tarasov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tarasov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarasov shoots for a takedown but Silalahi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tarasov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silalahi defends it nicely.
Raja Silalahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iosef Tarasov.
Tarasov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silalahi circles away.
Tarasov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Silalahi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tarasov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Tarasov
Silalahi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (0) Tarasov
Silalahi tries to control but Tarasov wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov has given up his back. Will we see Silalahi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (8) vs (0) Tarasov#SUB#
Silalahi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Tarasov taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raja Silalahi!
A very excited looking Raja Silalahi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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