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Event:
SSG 305 Feet vs Chai
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Yasalmibaal dives in and scores a takedown into Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takeshi is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takeshi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yasalmibaal is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Takeshi. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Takeshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Takeshi is trying to escape and Yasalmibaal transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Takeshi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
After winning the bout, Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Takeshi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gomes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takeshi is in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takeshi controls the pace.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Gomes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takeshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takeshi trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Gomes can't keep his opponent in guard - Takeshi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Takeshi tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it. #SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Takeshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi.
Gomes 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.
Takeshi is looking to stall here but Gomes recovers full guard.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Takeshi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Gomes#T4#
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeshi is being controlled here.
Takeshi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takeshi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Takeshi trying to control here.
Takeshi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Takeshi is looking to get back to full guard here but Gomes has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (7) Gomes
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Gomes keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takeshi's legs. #T7#
Takeshi struggling a bit here.
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Gomes keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomes in the domination position with Takeshi hanging on.
Gomes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takeshi's legs.
Gomes trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom. #T8#
Takeshi tries to improve position but can't.
Takeshi wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Takeshi tries to improve position but can't.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Takeshi gets back to half guard.
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Takeshi defends it.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#T10#
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takeshi is positioning himself well to prevent Gomes advancing to mount.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
Gomes stalling. #T11#
Takeshi is trying to control but can't.
Takeshi is pressing down on Gomes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeshi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
Takeshi trying to control the position here.
Gomes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Takeshi pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving. #T13#
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takeshi holds on and takes a little breather.
Takeshi wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
Gomes content to stall in guard here.
Takeshi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath David Gomes 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 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Takeshi gets a double leg takedown into River's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Takeshi
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.
River being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River wants to sweep but no luck.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi stays in close to River's body and controls the position.
Takeshi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
River trying to control here.
#T1#
Takeshi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (5) Takeshi
River is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeshi has a good base and remains in mount.
River sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but River is having none of it.
River wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Takeshi seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. River knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takeshi trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom. #SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi. #T3#
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeshi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (4) vs (5) Takeshi#SUB#
Takeshi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
River controlling well, preventing Takeshi from escaping the position.
#SUB#
River is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Takeshi right now.
#T4#
Takeshi trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
River is looking for the choke from the back position but Takeshi is controlling his hands well.
River doesn't have the hooks in and Takeshi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (4) vs (7) Takeshi
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
River keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T5##SUB#
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
River looking to control.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
River is looking for a triangle but Takeshi pushes his legs off easily.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River managing to control the position.
Takeshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: River (4) vs (10) Takeshi
Takeshi controlling the position.
Takeshi is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takeshi has hold of River's arm. He's looking for a kimura. River seems comfortable defending it but Takeshi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! River is real pain and he's forced to tap out! River is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Takeshi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matsuda Takeshi!
A very excited looking Matsuda Takeshi 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 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takeshi to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Chai
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai pulls Takeshi in close to prevent any damage.
Chai is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Takeshi won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T1#
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Takeshi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Takeshi trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai stays in close to Takeshi's body and controls the position. #T3#
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
Chai won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
Takeshi pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Chai 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.
Takeshi trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takeshi working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T6#
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
Takeshi tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Takeshi is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.#T7#
Takeshi tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Takeshi is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?#T8#
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeshi controlling the position for now.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Takeshi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (5) Chai#T9#
Chai controlling the position.
Takeshi tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai tries to move to mount but Takeshi blocks the move with his legs. #T10#
Chai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like Chai 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.
Takeshi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Chai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T11#
Chai wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T12#
Chai trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away.
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Chai has control of an arm but Takeshi manages to advance to Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (5) Chai
Chai turns into Takeshi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (7) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Takeshi is controlling Chai's posture.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is pushing down on Takeshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 6.
A very excited looking Stsyapan Chai 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 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 34 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Takeshi did well to prevent Chai getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Takeshi
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
Chai 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.#SUB2#
Takeshi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi gets full guard.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Chai wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Takeshi wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takeshi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Takeshi#SUB#
Chai working for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai looking to control but Takeshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Takeshi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Chai's lack of action.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeshi wants to control but Chai passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Takeshi#SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Chai tries to advance to mount but Takeshi denies him.
Takeshi tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Takeshi wants to control but Chai postures up.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Takeshi denies him.
Takeshi is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Takeshi stops Chai from passing to mount. #T4#
Chai controls the position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takeshi tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T5#
Takeshi stops Chai from passing to mount. #SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chai working away.
Takeshi looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (10) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai takes Takeshi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (13) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (2) Takeshi
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (2) Takeshi
Chai wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T8#
Chai wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeshi is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takeshi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (18) vs (2) Takeshi
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't. #T9#
Chai trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away. #SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takeshi prevents Chai from improving position. #T10#
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
Chai advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (20) vs (2) Takeshi#SUB#
Takeshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chai.
Takeshi gets back to half guard.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Chai is looking to stall here but Takeshi recovers full guard. #T11#
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (20) vs (4) Takeshi
Takeshi won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai has his hands on Takeshi's head, controlling the position.
Takeshi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Takeshi is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Takeshi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Takeshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Takeshi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (24) vs (4) Takeshi
Chai taking a break here but Takeshi is having none of it and regains half guard. #T14#
Takeshi has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (27) vs (4) Takeshi#SUB#
Chai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Takeshi is surviving well by controlling Chai's body position as best he can.
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 27 to 4.
A relieved looking Dragon Li Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
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 11 wins and 7 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Takeshi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Vilmat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Vilmat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vilmat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilmat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Vilmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Vilmat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Vilmat#T1#
Takeshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takeshi tries to hold on but Vilmat postures up.
Takeshi working to try and regain half guard.
Vilmat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vilmat wants to finish this one by submission but Takeshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vilmat.
Takeshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Vilmat jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takeshi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takeshi and Vilmat has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vilmat tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vilmat trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Vilmat laying and praying for a moment but Takeshi takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Vilmat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Vilmat eventually gives up the hold.
Takeshi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Takeshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vilmat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vilmat's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (4) Vilmat#SUB#
Takeshi 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 Vilmat with him. Vilmat is trying to defend but Takeshi has an arm under the chin now! Vilmat grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
After winning the bout, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeshi is still trying to improve position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hunt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takeshi for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Hunt is taking a breather. Takeshi 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.
Hunt prevents Takeshi from improving his position.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Takeshi#T2#
Takeshi wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hunt prevents Takeshi from improving his position.#T3#
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunt is trying to control. Takeshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
Hunt is looking to stall here but Takeshi recovers full guard. #T4#
Hunt is looking to advance position but Takeshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (5) vs (4) Takeshi
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Takeshi's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Takeshi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hunt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hunt and Takeshi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Takeshi trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Takeshi swings around for an armbar but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (7) vs (4) Takeshi
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Takeshi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (4) Takeshi#T6#
Takeshi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (12) vs (4) Takeshi
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt is stalling here but it's allowed Takeshi to get half guard.
#T7#
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Takeshi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Hunt has latched onto it... Big trouble! Hunt pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Takeshi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Hunt!
In his post fight interview, Mike Hunt gave a big smile as he said 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Melia enables Takeshi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Melia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Melia
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia controlling the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Takeshi content to stall in guard here.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia has Takeshi pulled in close to control his posture.
Takeshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Melia trying to control the position.
#T1#
Melia controlling the position.
Melia trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Melia#SUB#
Takeshi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Melia rolls with it to try and escape but Takeshi cranks on the arm and Melia is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matsuda Takeshi!
A very excited looking Matsuda Takeshi 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 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takeshi. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takeshi (4) vs (0) Nutz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nutz struggling a bit here.
Nutz is not content to let Takeshi control the position.
Nutz struggling a bit here.
Takeshi wants to control but Nutz is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi working away.
Nutz prevents Takeshi from improving position.
Nutz is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Takeshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nutz can't do much from the bottom here.
Takeshi happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Nutz is defending well.
Takeshi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nutz has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Takeshi happy to just control the position for now.
Nutz is trying to improve his position.
Nutz keeps Takeshi under control for a moment.
Nutz tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position.
Nutz is trying to control Takeshi's posture but Takeshi avoids it.
Nutz is looking for a sweep.
Nutz is trying to control Takeshi's posture but Takeshi avoids it.
Takeshi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nutz's legs. #T3#
Nutz is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Nutz is defending well. #SUB#
Takeshi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nutz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takeshi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (4) vs (4) Nutz
Takeshi tries to escape but Nutz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nutz wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Takeshi 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 Nutz gets his way!
Nutz tries to get the hooks in deep but Takeshi pushed the leg off. #T4#
Nutz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Takeshi.
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Takeshi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nutz tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Nutz 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.#T5#
Nutz tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (4) Nutz
Takeshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takeshi passes Nutz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.#T6##SUB#
Takeshi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
Nutz gets full guard.#SUB2#
Nutz working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Nutz is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Takeshi won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Nutz pulls Takeshi in close to prevent any damage.
Nutz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there.
Takeshi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nutz trying to control the position.
Nutz has his hands on Takeshi's head, controlling the position. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi looking to sit in guard and control but Nutz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (6) Nutz
Nutz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (6) vs (9) Nutz
Takeshi is trying to control Nutz's posture but Nutz avoids it. #T9#
Nutz controls the position.
Takeshi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nutz wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Nutz happy to just control the position for now.
Takeshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nutz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nutz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Takeshi is not content to let Nutz control the position. #T10#
Takeshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nutz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Nutz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takeshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nutz taking a break here but Takeshi is having none of it and regains half guard. #T11#
Nutz is controlling the pace.
Nutz wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Takeshi is trying to control but Nutz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (6) vs (12) Nutz
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Nutz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T12#
Takeshi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is not content to let Nutz control the position.
Takeshi gets full guard.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi working a defensive guard but Nutz passes into half guard.
Nutz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (6) vs (15) Nutz
Takeshi is looking to improve his position but Nutz isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Nutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz wants to control the pace but Takeshi is squirming around nicely.
Nutz controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 15 to 6.
An out of breath and clearly excited Justa Nutz thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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 9 wins and 5 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeshi shoots for a takedown but De Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Takeshi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Rossi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) De Rossi
Takeshi prevents De Rossi from improving his position.
De Rossi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Takeshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takeshi has managed to get both his arms back between De Rossi's legs - danger averted.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Takeshi defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi passes into half guard. #T1#
Takeshi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) De Rossi
Takeshi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Takeshi has control of De Rossi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and De Rossi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Takeshi tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
De Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Takeshi wants to take De Rossi's back here but De Rossi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
De Rossi can't escape the position.
Takeshi trying to control but De Rossi is having none of it.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position but Takeshi isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
De Rossi stops Takeshi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
De Rossi 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.
Takeshi controlling the position easily from mount.
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
De Rossi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (8) vs (0) De Rossi
Takeshi is hanging on to De Rossi's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
De Rossi fending off the submission attempt from Takeshi.
De Rossi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
De Rossi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Takeshi's arms.
De Rossi tries to break free.
#T4#
De Rossi trying to control the hands but Takeshi breaks the grip.
Takeshi has the hooks in. De Rossi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Rossi wants to control his opponent's hands but Takeshi gets his hands free.
Takeshi tries to keep control of the position but De Rossi is staying busy.
De Rossi trying to control the hands but Takeshi won't let him.
Takeshi tries to keep control of the position but De Rossi is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi just trying to survive but Takeshi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Takeshi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
De Rossi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Takeshi's arms.
De Rossi wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Takeshi tries to keep control of the position but De Rossi is staying busy.#SUB#
Takeshi looking to break De Rossi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Rossi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Takeshi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
De Rossi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
De Rossi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takeshi.
De Rossi tries to break free.
De Rossi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
De Rossi is trying to defend against the choke here but Takeshi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Takeshi Tightens the hold and De Rossi taps out furiously! Takeshi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
During a confident post fight interview, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 243 Sadiq vs Takeshi
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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Takeshi goes for a double leg but Sadiq avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sadiq continues to drive forward.
Sadiq attempts a counter takedown but Takeshi avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Sadiq manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takeshi on his heels. He'll look to pass Takeshi's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Sadiq will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Sadiq tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq is working hard here to advance position.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadiq is one step ahead there. #T1#
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Takeshi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Takeshi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sadiq haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sadiq trying to control the position here. #T2#
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
Sadiq is pulling down on Takeshi's head to control his posture.
Sadiq keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Sadiq controlling the position.#T3#
Takeshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard.
Takeshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takeshi looking to sit in guard and control but Sadiq gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (4) vs (2) Takeshi#T4#
Sadiq is pushing down on Takeshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Sadiq has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takeshi is doing well to control the position and prevent Sadiq from advancing to side control.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sadiq wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Takeshi is trying to maintain the position but Sadiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Sadiq trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom. #T5#
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard but Sadiq has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (7) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom here.
Takeshi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sadiq tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takeshi's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB#
Sadiq is trying to get an arm triangle but Takeshi is defending well.
Takeshi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sadiq is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sadiq (9) vs (2) Takeshi
Sadiq is trying to take his opponent's back.
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadiq moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Sadiq (12) vs (2) Takeshi#T7##SUB#
Takeshi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sadiq .
Sadiq not allowing Takeshi to control his hands. #SUB#
Sadiq working for the choke. #SUB#
Sadiq tightening his grip on Takeshi, looking for the choke.
Sadiq gets his hands free as Takeshi looks to control. #T8##SUB#
Takeshi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sadiq 's arms. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to defend against the choke here but Sadiq has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sadiq Tightens the hold and Takeshi taps out furiously! Sadiq displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saad Sadiq !
A very excited looking Saad Sadiq 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 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 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 9 wins and 3 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Takeshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takeshi darts in looking for a takedown but Bandini gets double underhooks and turns Takeshi into the cage.
Takeshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bandini pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuda Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeshi is trying to pull guard but Bandini has him pressed against the cage.
Takeshi tries to pull guard but Bandini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Bandini jumps guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Bandini.#SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandini controlling Takeshi's posture. #T1##SUB2#
Bandini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Bandini controlling the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Takeshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeshi defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on Takeshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeshi works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Takeshi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bandini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Takeshi advances to half guard.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Takeshi is pressing down on Bandini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandini is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeshi pulls his head out easily.
Takeshi stalling. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandini has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Bandini trying to control here.
Bandini is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (3) vs (0) Bandini
Takeshi tries to advance to mount but Bandini denies him.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6##SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bandini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Takeshi but great work by Bandini. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (3) vs (4) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bandini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takeshi manages to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Bandini trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bandini is looking to pass Takeshi's guard but actually Takeshi recovers to full guard.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi controls Bandini momentarily but Bandini frees himself.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Bandini preventing the sweep.
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard. #T9#
Bandini stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Bandini looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (4) Bandini
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandini is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Bandini controls Takeshi momentarily but Takeshi frees himself.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up.
Bandini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
Bandini 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.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Takeshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi trying to move into half guard but instead Bandini has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (6) Bandini#T12#
Bandini is looking to advance position but Takeshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (9) vs (6) Bandini
Bandini tries to hold on but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandini is looking to escape.
Takeshi controlling his opponent.
Bandini wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.
Takeshi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandini is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeshi has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Takeshi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Takeshi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Takeshi has control of Bandini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bandini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Takeshi maintains control.
Bandini wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takeshi controlling from mount. #T14##SUB#
Takeshi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bandini is now in Takeshi's guard. A big mistake from Takeshi there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (8) Bandini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (11) Bandini
Takeshi is not content to let Bandini control the position. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takeshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandini wins on points by 11 to 9.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matthew Bandini waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Edison tries to counter it with a takedown but Takeshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Edison gets caught napping as Takeshi dives in and scores a takedown. Edison manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Edison
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.
Edison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Edison working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Edison looking to control.
Edison is pulling down on Takeshi's head. It's preventing any offense from Takeshi, at least for the moment.
Takeshi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up. #T1#
Edison keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Edison pulls Takeshi in close to prevent any damage.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there.
Takeshi passes Edison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Edison is doing well to control the position and prevent Takeshi from advancing to side control.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Takeshi prevents Edison from improving his position.
Edison holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takeshi is thwarting Edison's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Edison controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edison defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Edison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edison trying to control from the bottom.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Edison won't allow it.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom. #T3#
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Edison won't allow it.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Edison trying to control here.
Edison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Edison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takeshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
#SUB2#
Edison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Edison wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edison is looking to control Takeshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edison avoid being mounted?
Takeshi prevents Edison from improving his position.#SUB#
Takeshi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edison is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Edison is trying is best to control the position here.
Takeshi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Edison is having none of it.
Edison is looking for a sweep. Takeshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi.
Takeshi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Edison wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Edison is having none of it.
Edison trying to hold on to Takeshi's head to control him but Takeshi postures up.
Edison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takeshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edison 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: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Edison#SUB2#
Edison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takeshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Edison is stalling here. Takeshi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Edison seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Takeshi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (2) Edison
Edison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T7##SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edison has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takeshi is thwarting Edison's attempts to control the position.
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.
Edison wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
Takeshi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Edison is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Edison is not content to let Takeshi control the position.#T9#
Takeshi prevents Edison from improving his position.
Edison wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Edison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edison wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
Takeshi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Edison desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Edison is trying to control but can't.
#T10##SUB#
Takeshi is working for a kimura but Edison is defending it quite comfortably.
Edison is trying to control but Takeshi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (2) Edison#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Edison is defending well.
Edison prevents Takeshi from improving position.
Edison can't do much from the bottom here.
Takeshi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Edison tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position. #T11#
Edison can't do much from the bottom here.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom.
Takeshi works to advance to full mount. Edison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeshi (11) vs (2) Edison
Edison wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.
Edison is trying desperately to improve position.
Takeshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edison is looking to escape.
Takeshi avoids the attempt from Edison to control.#T12#
Takeshi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeshi prevents Edison from getting the reversal.
Takeshi tries to control but Edison wriggling away. #SUB#
Takeshi working for a guillotine from mount but Edison is in no mood to give up.
Edison regains half guard.
Edison is doing well to control the position and prevent Takeshi from advancing to side control.
Edison tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg. #T13#
Edison trying to hold on to Takeshi's head to control him but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Edison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison has his hands on Takeshi's head, controlling the position.
Edison keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T14#
Edison keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edison wants to sweep but no luck.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Matsuda Takeshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 225 Elvul vs McCain
Date: Nov 05, 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 2 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Takeshi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Green's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Green
Green keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Green wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Green looking to control.
Green wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Takeshi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Green looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Green looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Green! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Green
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
Green content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Green has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeshi (2) vs (6) Green#T2#
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Green maintains control.
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takeshi has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (2) vs (9) Green
A lull in the action here.
Green really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Takeshi.#T3#
Let's hope that Green 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.#T4#
Takeshi trying to control the hands but Green breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Green working for the choke.
Takeshi is really stuck here.
Takeshi turns into Green and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (9) Green
Green trying to control the position here.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (11) Green
Green is pushing down on Takeshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Takeshi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Green wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Takeshi is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?
Takeshi is looking to get back to full guard here but Green has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (14) Green
Takeshi is not content to let Green control the position.
The referee asks Green politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Green prefers to stall for the moment though.#T7#
Green laying and praying for a moment but Takeshi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Green is looking to advance position but Takeshi won't allow it.
Green trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Green not doing much here.
#T8#
Takeshi is not content to let Green control the position.
Green passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Takeshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (17) Green
Green takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Green seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Takeshi is holding on tight.
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Green controlling from the full mount.
Green prevents Takeshi from getting the reversal.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
Takeshi is not content to let Green control the position.#T10#
Takeshi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Green passes into half guard.
Takeshi is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?
Green is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Green passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (20) Green
Takeshi is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Green trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Takeshi wants to control but Green postures up.
Green controlling the position.
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Green keeps moving and retains side control.
Takeshi is not content to let Green control the position.
Green laying and praying for a moment but Takeshi takes advantage and regains half guard. #T13#
Green passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (23) Green
Takeshi wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Green looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Takeshi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (23) Green
Green is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takeshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (25) Green
And that's the end of the fight!
Green wins on points by 25 to 6.
Walon Green seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 212 Bandini vs Snowstrinsk
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Takeshi feints and as Sixty Five raises his hands in defense, Takeshi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sixty Five is looking for a triangle but Takeshi pushes his legs off easily.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sixty Five swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five looking for a sweep. Not yet Sixty Five, not yet.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixty Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sixty Five swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sixty Five 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.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sixty Five holds on and takes a little breather.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sixty Five manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully.
Sixty Five forces his way into half guard.
Sixty Five prevents Takeshi from improving his position.#T2#
Takeshi won't allow Sixty Five to pass to mount.
Sixty Five seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sixty Five is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takeshi trying to control here.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sixty Five seems to be working for a kimura but Takeshi defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sixty Five is pressing down on Takeshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeshi is holding on for now. #SUB#
Sixty Five seems to be working for a kimura but Takeshi defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi manages to get to full guard.
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Sixty Five is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Sixty Five postures up.
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Sixty Five preventing the sweep.
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi trying to control the position.
Takeshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sixty Five puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Sixty Five frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (2) Takeshi
Sixty Five is trying to take his opponent's back.
Takeshi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (8) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Takeshi tries to improve his position but Sixty Five has taken his back! Sixty Five has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Takeshi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sixty Five pushes Takeshi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Android Sixty Five!
Android Sixty Five thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Takeshi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Silva sprawls well initially but Takeshi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Takeshi
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.
Da Silva moves into full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (2) Takeshi
Da Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (2) Takeshi
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
Takeshi is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Takeshi is defending well. #T2#
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva gets to mount! Takeshi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (7) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
Takeshi stops Da Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Da Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
Takeshi stops Da Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Takeshi tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva prevents Takeshi from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Da Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Takeshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Da Silva. #T4#
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Da Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Da Silva prevents Takeshi from getting the reversal.
Takeshi prevents Da Silva from taking his back.
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.#T5##SUB#
Da Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Takeshi is surviving well by controlling Da Silva's body position as best he can.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Da Silva working for a submission but Takeshi is keeping him at bay.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6##SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takeshi defends it well.
Da Silva trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well.
#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Takeshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage.
Takeshi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Takeshi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Da Silva is tapping! Great win for Takeshi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matsuda Takeshi!
After winning the bout, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 193 Ibrahim vs Gaul
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 6 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halleck's waist but Halleck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeshi off to one side.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Halleck enables Takeshi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Halleck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Halleck
Halleck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halleck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.#T1#
Halleck is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up. #SUB2#
Halleck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
Halleck being controlled here, momentarily.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Halleck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halleck working a defensive guard but Takeshi passes into half guard.
#T2#
Halleck tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halleck is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Halleck tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Halleck is defending well. #SUB#
Takeshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halleck sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Halleck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halleck 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.
Takeshi tries to pass to full mount but Halleck defends it.
Halleck is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeshi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) Halleck
Takeshi fails to move to back control.
Takeshi tries to control but Halleck wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Halleck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takeshi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Takeshi avoids the attempt from Halleck to control.
Takeshi tries to control but Halleck wriggling away.
Halleck working to try and regain half guard.
Halleck tries to lock up and control but Takeshi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5##SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar but Halleck turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Halleck. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (2) Halleck
Halleck looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Takeshi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Takeshi is pulling down on Halleck's head. It's preventing any offense from Halleck, at least for the moment.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Halleck tries to pass. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for a guillotine here but Halleck defends easily.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Halleck from controlling successfully.
Halleck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Halleck preventing the sweep.
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halleck stays in close to Takeshi's body and controls the position.
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (7) vs (2) Halleck#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Halleck is defending well.
Takeshi is looking to stall here but Halleck recovers full guard. #T8#
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Halleck 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.
Halleck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Takeshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Halleck is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Halleck has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (4) Halleck
Halleck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halleck manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (4) Halleck
Halleck controls Takeshi momentarily but Takeshi frees himself.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Halleck has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (9) vs (8) Halleck#T10#
Takeshi is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Halleck jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takeshi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takeshi and Halleck has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Takeshi prevents Halleck from moving into mount.
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Halleck keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Halleck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halleck is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Takeshi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halleck's best efforts.
Takeshi wants to control but Halleck is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Halleck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Halleck eventually gives up the hold.
Halleck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takeshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeshi.#T12#
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halleck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Halleck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halleck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Halleck tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position.
Halleck is looking to advance position but Takeshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (13) vs (8) Halleck
Halleck tries to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away. #T13#
Halleck slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Halleck is defending well.
Takeshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halleck wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
Halleck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halleck.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Halleck is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
#T14#
Halleck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (13) vs (10) Halleck
Halleck wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi has control of Halleck's left arm, preventing Halleck from doing any damage.
Halleck trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (15) vs (10) Halleck
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
A relieved looking Matsuda Takeshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 186 Doe vs Vrjalya
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Costa Yannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yannou feints and as Takeshi raises his hands in defense, Yannou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yannou (2) vs (0) Takeshi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Yannou lying in Takeshi's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Takeshi decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Yannou taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matsuda Takeshi!
Matsuda Takeshi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 176 Chai vs Gerbandi
Date: Jul 23, 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 4 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dubberly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takeshi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takeshi (0) vs (4) Dubberly
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
Dubberly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeshi tries to get to full guard but Dubberly has control of the leg.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Takeshi is refusing to be controlled, as Dubberly sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Dubberly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takeshi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dubberly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dubberly.
Takeshi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dubberly won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here. #T2#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Dubberly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Takeshi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dubberly has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (0) vs (7) Dubberly
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T3#
Takeshi is trying to improve his position.
Takeshi is not content to let Dubberly control the position.
Dubberly tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Dubberly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dubberly trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Takeshi regains half guard.
Takeshi gets full guard.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubberly pushes down on Takeshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well.
Dubberly looks winded!#T5#
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeshi is looking to control Dubberly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?
Dubberly wants to pass to mount but Takeshi is defending the position.
Takeshi wants to control but Dubberly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dubberly trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Dubberly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
#T6#
Takeshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeshi.
Takeshi has control of Dubberly's left arm, preventing Dubberly from doing any damage.
Takeshi is trying to keep Dubberly in close.
Dubberly preventing the sweep. #T7#
Takeshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dubberly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Takeshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dubberly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (7) Dubberly
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi passes Dubberly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takeshi is trying to control the action in half guard but Dubberly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takeshi moves into full mount! Dubberly won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (7) Dubberly#SUB#
Takeshi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dubberly tries to reverse the position but Takeshi maintains control.#T8#
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dubberly can't escape the position.
Dubberly wants to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Dubberly has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (8) vs (7) Dubberly#SUB#
Takeshi working for a choke but Dubberly is defending well. #SUB#
Takeshi working for a choke but Dubberly is defending well. #T9##SUB#
Dubberly fending off the submission attempt from Takeshi.
Dubberly trying to control the hands but Takeshi breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Takeshi looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Dubberly taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
A relieved looking Matsuda Takeshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 167 Beat The Man 5
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chad Grabby!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Grabby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) Grabby
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Grabby is controlling well.
Grabby wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well.
Takeshi is refusing to be controlled, as Grabby sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Grabby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grabby trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is concentrating on defense, preventing Grabby from advancing position. #SUB2#
Grabby wants to work for an arm triangle but Takeshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grabby is trying to control. Takeshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Takeshi is looking to control Grabby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Grabby is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Grabby is looking for a kimura but Takeshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grabby to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Grabby is looking for a kimura but Takeshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grabby to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grabby trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grabby trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabby is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Takeshi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grabby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Takeshi is tightening it up a little... Grabby has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Grabby reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Grabby taps out! Nice BJJ there by Takeshi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matsuda Takeshi!
During a confident post fight interview, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 162 Beat The Man 4
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Driscoll Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driscoll Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Takeshi counters with a shoot takedown. Driscoll Jr fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Driscoll Jr
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.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Driscoll Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Driscoll Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeshi is aware though and is defending well.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Driscoll Jr is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Driscoll Jr is keeping the position.
Takeshi slips nicely into half guard.
Takeshi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Driscoll Jr wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#T2#
Takeshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Driscoll Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Driscoll Jr is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeshi wants to pass to mount but Driscoll Jr is defending the position. #T3#
Still in half guard, Takeshi seems content to control.
Driscoll Jr trying to control here.
Takeshi moves into full mount! Driscoll Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) Driscoll Jr
Driscoll Jr has given up his back. Will we see Takeshi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (8) vs (0) Driscoll Jr#SUB#
Driscoll Jr 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 Takeshi gets his way!
#SUB#
Takeshi working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Driscoll Jr is doing well to defend. Takeshi seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Driscoll Jr is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
A victorious Matsuda Takeshi 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 157 Ibrahim vs Philbert
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hunt pushes Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hunt pulls Takeshi into guard.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) Hunt
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt moves into full guard.
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Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
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.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt 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: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Hunt#T2#
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Hunt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hunt stalling away here and it's allowed Takeshi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T3#
Hunt passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takeshi defends it well.
Takeshi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (7) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom here. #T5##SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takeshi wants to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away. #T6##SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takeshi manages to get back to half guard.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Takeshi is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Takeshi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Takeshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Takeshi defends it.
Hunt moves into full mount! Takeshi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (10) Hunt
Takeshi regains half guard.#T8#
Takeshi tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Takeshi is controlling Hunt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Takeshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (10) Hunt#SUB#
Takeshi working for a choke but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt tries to break free.
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Takeshi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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Takeshi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T9#
Hunt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hunt turns into Takeshi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (6) vs (15) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takeshi stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T10##SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T11#
Takeshi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (10) vs (15) Hunt#SUB#
Takeshi is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
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Takeshi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunt is controlling his hands well.
Takeshi doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (10) vs (17) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard. #T12#
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takeshi's guard.
Hunt not doing much here.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy. #T13##SUB2#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunt is stalling here. Takeshi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Takeshi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (14) vs (17) Hunt#SUB#
Takeshi is working to tighten his grip on Hunt's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hunt has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Takeshi is really squeezing tight and eventually Hunt passes out! Takeshi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matsuda Takeshi!
An out of breath Matsuda Takeshi 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 147 Hlervu vs Chai
Date: May 21, 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 0 wins and 2 losses; Jeannot Mondiou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mondiou is defended easily by Takeshi.
Takeshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mondiou.
Mondiou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takeshi pinned against the cage. Takeshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeshi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mondiou defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeannot Mondiou. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Takeshi gets a double leg takedown into Mondiou's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondiou (0) vs (2) Takeshi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondiou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mondiou wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takeshi is posturing up here but Mondiou has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Takeshi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Takeshi has to tap! Slick submission there by Mondiou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeannot Mondiou! |
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Event:
SSG 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Faster Adamz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Takeshi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adamz (0) vs (2) Takeshi
Adamz is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeshi trying to mount his opponent but Adamz defends it. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Adamz actively working from the bottom here.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Adamz is defending well.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adamz keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is looking to stall here but Adamz recovers full guard.
Takeshi pushes down on Adamz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi wants to control but Adamz is keeping him busy.
Takeshi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (0) vs (5) Takeshi
Takeshi wants to take Adamz's back but he can't do it this time.
Adamz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeshi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Adamz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Adamz (0) vs (8) Takeshi
Adamz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Adamz is trying to roll into a better position but Takeshi has get a rear naked choke and Adamz is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
During a confident post fight interview, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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