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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Malachi Cantrell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lynch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cantrell (0) vs (2) Lynch#SUB#
Cantrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynch postures up.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Cantrell keeps moving. #SUB#
Cantrell looking for a guillotine here but Lynch defends easily.
Cantrell trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (0) vs (5) Lynch#T1#
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Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cantrell keeps working.
Cantrell looking for a sweep but Lynch has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cantrell (0) vs (7) Lynch
Lynch trying to control but Cantrell is having none of it.
Cantrell can't escape the position.
#T2#
Lynch forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Cantrell (0) vs (10) Lynch#SUB2#
Lynch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cantrell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Cantrell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cantrell is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cantrell fending off the submission attempt from Lynch.
Lynch struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lynch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB2#
Lynch looking to break Cantrell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cantrell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lynch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lynch keeps control of the position as Cantrell tries to break free.
Cantrell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lynch's guard. Nice work there by Cantrell.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (2) vs (10) Lynch
Lynch can't keep his opponent in guard - Cantrell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Cantrell.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Cantrell has control of the leg. #T4#
Cantrell passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (5) vs (10) Lynch
Lynch is looking to get to half guard.
Cantrell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynch is looking to escape.
Cantrell controlling from the full mount.
Lynch tries to hold on but Cantrell pushes him away. #T5#
Lynch is controlling an arm, preventing Cantrell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Cantrell looking to secure an arm triangle but Lynch defends it well.
Lynch is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Cantrell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cantrell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lynch tries to hold on but Cantrell pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cantrell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lynch is surviving well by controlling Cantrell's body position as best he can.
Lynch is squirming around, avoiding Cantrell's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Lynch wants to hold on but Cantrell pushes him away.
Cantrell trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Cantrell has control of Lynch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lynch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Cantrell working for a guillotine from mount but Lynch is in no mood to give up.
Lynch is controlling an arm, preventing Cantrell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T7#
Cantrell works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cantrell (8) vs (10) Lynch
Lynch manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cantrell's guard. Nice work there by Lynch.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (8) vs (12) Lynch
Cantrell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch trying to control but Cantrell is working from the bottom.
Lynch is fighting to break Cantrell's control of his arms but Cantrell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lynch stays in close to Cantrell's body and controls the position. #T8#
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cantrell trying to control the position.
Lynch trying to control but Cantrell is working from the bottom.
Cantrell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch is looking to advance position but Cantrell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cantrell (12) vs (12) Lynch
Lynch is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Cantrell can't control as he wanted to and Lynch manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cantrell trying to mount his opponent but Lynch defends it.
Cantrell is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cantrell pulls his head out easily.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Cantrell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lynch manages to get to full guard.
Lynch is trying to keep Cantrell in close.
Cantrell trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch looking to control.
#T11#
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet. #SUB2#
Lynch throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cantrell escapes and throws Lynch's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (15) vs (12) Lynch
Lynch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Cantrell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lynch, who protects the arm well.
Lynch stops Cantrell from passing to mount. #T12#
Lynch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cantrell is working for a submission of some sort.
Cantrell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lynch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Lynch keeping control of the position.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Cantrell is controlling well.
Lynch gets back to full guard.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Cantrell from controlling successfully.
Cantrell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lynch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Lynch has his hands on Cantrell's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Cantrell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynch holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Cantrell from controlling successfully.
Lynch is pulling down on Cantrell's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cantrell takes the fight on points by 15 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Pykky Kalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Idaho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalla is trying to defend but Idaho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalla (0) vs (2) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Idaho is pressing down on Kalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalla is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Idaho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalla is trying to maintain the position but Idaho is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Idaho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalla sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalla wants to improve his position but Idaho is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Kalla is looking to improve his position.
Kalla gets back to full guard.
Kalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Idaho is looking to advance position but Kalla has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kalla (4) vs (2) Idaho
Kalla wants to control the pace but Idaho is squirming around nicely.
Idaho is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalla has a good base and remains in mount.
Idaho 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.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
Kalla tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Idaho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
We've been hearing that Kalla has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Idaho is squirming around, avoiding Kalla's attempts to control the action.
Idaho regains half guard.
Kalla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (7) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho tries to reverse the position but Kalla maintains control.#SUB#
Kalla is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Idaho is surviving well by controlling Kalla's body position as best he can.
Kalla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Idaho is looking to improve his position but Kalla isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Kalla working for a submission but Idaho is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Idaho can't escape the position.
Idaho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kalla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Idaho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalla.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Kalla is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Kalla wants to pass the guard but Idaho is defending well.
Kalla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kalla wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Idaho moves into full guard.
Kalla looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Idaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalla trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Kalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for subs off his back but Kalla has passed one foot through into half guard.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Kalla is controlling well.
Idaho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalla defends it easily.#T6##SUB#
Kalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idaho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalla is pushing down on Idaho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Idaho is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalla has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Idaho tries to roll over but Kalla keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Kalla tries to pass to full mount but Idaho defends it. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Idaho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalla. #SUB#
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalla.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Idaho looking for a guillotine here but Kalla defends easily.
Idaho looking for a sweep. Not yet Idaho, not yet. #T8##SUB#
Kalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalla trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Idaho keeping full guard, as Kalla tries to pass.
Idaho has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kalla has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (10) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho regains half guard.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Kalla has control of the leg.
Kalla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (13) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9##SUB#
Kalla working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is in no mood to give up.
Idaho is trying to escape the mount.
Idaho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Idaho is refusing to be controlled, as Kalla sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalla pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kalla is working for a submission of some sort.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Kalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10##SUB#
Kalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well.
Idaho is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalla pulls his head out easily.
Idaho is refusing to be controlled, as Kalla sits in half guard.
Kalla prevents Idaho from improving his position.
Kalla wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Kalla slows the pace down in half guard.
Kalla wants to pass to mount but Idaho is defending the position. #T11##SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Kalla perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Idaho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kalla is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Idaho is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pykky Kalla! |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
San has Kinkead up against the cage in a clinch.
San is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kinkead pulls him back up using the underhooks.
San is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
San lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kinkead (0) vs (2) San
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kinkead is keeping the position for now.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kinkead looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! San has picked Kinkead up and slammed him! Kinkead can't keep hold of the triangle and San manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (5) San
Kinkead manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kinkead's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kinkead wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
#SUB2#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kinkead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead trying to control but San postures up.
#T1#
San passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (8) San#SUB2#
San is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kinkead knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
San tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no San has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kinkead is trying to control San's posture but San avoids it. #SUB2#
San swings around for an armbar but Kinkead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (2) vs (8) San
Kinkead looking to pass the guard.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #T2#
Kinkead showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kinkead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kinkead drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and San dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (2) vs (10) San
Kinkead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (4) vs (10) San
San wants to improve his position but instead Kinkead has moved into half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kinkead is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.#T3#
San manages to get to full guard.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
San working for submissions but it's allowed Kinkead to get to half guard.
San is looking to get back to full guard here but Kinkead has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (7) vs (10) San
San tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kinkead presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kinkead (9) vs (10) San
Kinkead wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely. #T4#
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
San gets back to half guard.
San has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
San looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San is staying active underneath Kinkead, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kinkead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kinkead seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kinkead is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and San defends it well. #T5#
San manages to get to full guard.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kinkead has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (12) vs (10) San
Kinkead is staying tight to San's torso, preventing him from escaping.
San is trying to get back to half guard.
Kinkead working away.#T6#
Kinkead wants to control but San is keeping him busy.
Kinkead controlling from side mount.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kinkead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
San keeps trying to improve his position.#T7##SUB#
Kinkead working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kinkead has control of an arm but San manages to advance to Kinkead's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kinkead (12) vs (14) San
San controlling well, preventing Kinkead from escaping the position.
Kinkead trying to control but not successfully.
San tries to get the hooks in deep but Kinkead pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
San is persistently looking for the submission but Kinkead is defending it well.
#T8#
Kinkead trying to control the action but San just sinks the hooks in.
Kinkead tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
San looking for a guillotine from mount but Kinkead is having none of it.
Kinkead bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (14) vs (14) San
Kinkead wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kinkead's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (14) vs (16) San
Kinkead is trying to keep San in close.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Kinkead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
San passes Kinkead's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kinkead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kinkead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San looking to pass the guard.
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kinkead's guard.
Kinkead moves into full guard.
Kinkead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (16) vs (16) San
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kinkead tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard. #T10#
San looking to control.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kinkead manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (16) vs (18) San
Kinkead is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinkead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Kinkead's legs - danger averted.
San stopping the sweep attempt from Kinkead.
Kinkead keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinkead is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (18) vs (18) San
Kinkead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (18) vs (20) San#T11#
San looking to pass the guard.
Kinkead has his hands on San's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinkead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Kinkead's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kinkead working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
Kinkead looking for a sweep. Not yet Kinkead, not yet. #T12#
San is looking to advance position but Kinkead has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kinkead (22) vs (20) San
Kinkead prevents San from getting the reversal.
Kinkead looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
San tries to control Kinkead's head but Kinkead pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! San is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Rhashaun Kinkead!
A relieved looking Rhashaun Kinkead thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pykky Kalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kalla pulls guard effortlessly.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kalla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kalla is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chai has his hands clasped together but Kalla extends and breaks Chai's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kalla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pykky Kalla! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kinkead has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berendas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berendas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kinkead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Berendas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kinkead is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Berendas to the mat. Berendas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) Kinkead#SUB#
Berendas pushes a forearm under Kinkead's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kinkead is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas 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 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Malachi Cantrell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marshall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cantrell's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cantrell (0) vs (2) Marshall
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cantrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cantrell pulls Marshall in close to his closed guard and prevents Marshall from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Cantrell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cantrell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marshall is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marshall has gone for a leg lock! Cantrell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marshall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (2) vs (2) Marshall#T1#
Marshall is trying to control the position but Cantrell postures up. #SUB2#
Marshall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cantrell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Cantrell tries to pass.
Marshall working a defensive guard but Cantrell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (5) vs (2) Marshall#SUB#
Cantrell is trying to get an arm triangle but Marshall is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Cantrell is trying to get an arm triangle but Marshall is defending well.
Cantrell wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cantrell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marshall, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Cantrell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marshall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cantrell's guard! Nice work there by Marshall! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (5) vs (4) Marshall
Cantrell wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cantrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marshall stands and throws Cantrell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (5) vs (7) Marshall
Marshall is looking to take a break and control but Cantrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Cantrell tries to buck Marshall off but Marshall is having none of it.#SUB2#
Marshall tries for a kimura but Cantrell is defending well. #SUB2#
Marshall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Marshall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marshall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5#
Cantrell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (7) vs (7) Marshall
Marshall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshall.
Marshall controls Cantrell momentarily but Cantrell frees himself.
Marshall is pulling down on Cantrell's head to control his posture.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB#
Cantrell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cantrell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marshall 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.
Marshall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cantrell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (7) vs (9) Marshall
Cantrell wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cantrell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (9) vs (9) Marshall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall pulls Cantrell in to control the position. #T7#
Cantrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cantrell drops back looking for a leg! Marshall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marshall manages to kick Cantrell off! Cantrell jumps back into Marshall's guard.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Cantrell postures up.
Cantrell forces his way into half guard.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Marshall is positioning himself well to prevent Cantrell advancing to mount. #T8#
Marshall tries to roll over but Cantrell keeps him under control.
Marshall trying to control from the bottom.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cantrell not doing much here.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall is trying to control but Cantrell manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (12) vs (9) Marshall#T9#
Marshall tries to hold on but Cantrell postures up.
Cantrell tries to control but Marshall wriggling away.
Marshall tries to hold on but Cantrell postures up.#SUB#
Cantrell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marshall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marshall shrugs it off.
Marshall can't escape the position.
#T10#
Cantrell trying to control but Marshall is having none of it.
Marshall is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Marshall defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cantrell.
Marshall tries to hold on but Cantrell postures up.#T11#
Marshall 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: Cantrell (12) vs (11) Marshall
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantrell 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.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Cantrell is keeping the position.
Marshall won't allow Cantrell to sweep him here.
Cantrell is working hard here to advance position.
Cantrell looking to control.
#T12#
Cantrell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cantrell trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
Cantrell wants to sweep but no luck.
Cantrell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T13#
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Cantrell is retaining full guard.
Marshall stays in close to Cantrell's body and controls the position.
Marshall postures up.
Marshall looking to sit in guard and control but Cantrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (14) vs (11) Marshall
Marshall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cantrell passes Marshall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cantrell prevents Marshall from improving his position.#T14#
Marshall trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (17) vs (11) Marshall
Marshall wants to control but Cantrell is having none of it.
Cantrell fails to move to back control.
Marshall is squirming around, avoiding Cantrell's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Cantrell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Marshall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (17) vs (13) Marshall
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cantrell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (19) vs (13) Marshall
And that's the end of the fight!
Cantrell takes the fight on points by 19 to 13. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Pykky Kalla!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Viera closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Kalla gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Kalla
Kalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
Kalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Viera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kalla is thwarting Viera's attempts to control the position.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Kalla is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
Viera trying to control from the bottom.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Kalla seems to be working for a kimura but Viera defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kalla is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Viera is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalla.
#SUB2#
Kalla seems to be looking for submissions.
Viera is not content to let Kalla control the position.#T2#
Viera wants to control but Kalla is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viera has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalla wants to pass the guard but Viera is defending well. #SUB2#
Kalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viera sees it coming and defends easily.
Viera trying to control here.
#T3##SUB2#
Kalla is looking for a kimura here.
Viera is trying to get back to full guard.
Viera is staying active underneath Kalla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viera is trying to get back to full guard.
Viera moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Viera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalla is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Kalla stays in close to Viera's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kalla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viera trying to keep a closed guard but Kalla is proving a slippery customer.
Kalla pushing down on Viera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Viera is trying to control but Kalla manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (5) Kalla
Kalla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viera is looking to escape.
Viera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Viera is working hard here to advance position.
Kalla looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Viera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Viera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (5) Kalla#SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kalla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking to cinch up a triangle. Viera throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kalla's body to avoid the submission. Kalla has instead reached around Viera's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kalla arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pykky Kalla! |
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Event:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grant Harklie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Harklie dives in and scores a takedown into Kinkead's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kinkead (0) vs (2) Harklie
Harklie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kinkead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harklie is one step ahead there.
Harklie wants to pass the guard but Kinkead is keeping the position.
Kinkead being controlled here, momentarily.
Harklie stopping the sweep attempt from Kinkead.#SUB#
Harklie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harklie pushing down on Kinkead's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kinkead is defending against the submission attempts here by Harklie.
#SUB2#
Harklie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Kinkead is staying active underneath Harklie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harklie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kinkead! Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (5) Harklie
Kinkead is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Harklie has control of Kinkead's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kinkead regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kinkead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harklie looking to control but Kinkead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harklie avoids the attempt from Kinkead to control.#T2##SUB2#
Harklie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kinkead is surviving well by controlling Harklie's body position as best he can.
Kinkead is desperately trying to improve his position but Harklie has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Harklie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kinkead has worked his arm free - good work by Kinkead!
Kinkead's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Harklie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Harklie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Harklie is trying to get an arm triangle but Kinkead is defending well.
Kinkead gets back to half guard.
Kinkead trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Kinkead wants to improve his position but Harklie is controlling well.
Harklie wants to pass to mount but Kinkead is defending the position. #SUB2#
Harklie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kinkead defends it well.
Kinkead desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kinkead trying to control from the bottom.
Kinkead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kinkead.
Harklie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (8) Harklie#T4#
Harklie trying to control the position but Kinkead is working away.
Harklie working away.#SUB2#
Harklie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kinkead prevents Harklie from moving into mount.
Harklie working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Harklie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kinkead gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kinkead is not content to let Harklie control the position.
Kinkead won't allow Harklie to pass to mount. #T5##SUB2#
Harklie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kinkead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harklie trying to pass the guard but Kinkead defending well. #SUB#
Kinkead actively working from the bottom here.
Kinkead moves into full guard.
Kinkead is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kinkead looking for subs off his back but Harklie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kinkead wants to get back to full guard.
Harklie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (11) Harklie#T6#
Harklie avoids the attempt from Kinkead to control.
Kinkead gets back to half guard.
Kinkead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harklie looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kinkead looking for a guillotine here but Harklie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Harklie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harklie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kinkead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harklie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (2) vs (11) Harklie#T7#
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Harklie keeps moving.
Kinkead preventing the sweep.
Harklie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Harklie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harklie looking for a sweep. Not yet Harklie, not yet.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Harklie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Harklie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kinkead has passed into half guard!
Kinkead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harklie keeps working. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Harklie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harklie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kinkead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harklie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kinkead has managed to get both his arms back between Harklie's legs - danger averted.
Harklie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinkead is one step ahead there.
Harklie keeping full guard, as Kinkead tries to pass.
Kinkead passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (5) vs (11) Harklie#T9#
Kinkead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harklie keeps working.
Harklie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Kinkead 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.
#SUB#
Harklie is defending against the submission attempts here by Kinkead.
Harklie tries to roll over but Kinkead keeps him under control.
Harklie regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Kinkead preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kinkead passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (8) vs (11) Harklie
Harklie tries to improve position but can't.
Harklie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (8) vs (13) Harklie
Harklie stalling away here and it's allowed Kinkead to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kinkead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kinkead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harklie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (10) vs (13) Harklie#SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kinkead passes into half guard.
Harklie wants to get back to full guard but Kinkead has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (13) vs (13) Harklie#T11#
Kinkead trying to control the position but Harklie is working away.
Kinkead tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Kinkead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harklie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kinkead off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kinkead (13) vs (17) Harklie#SUB2#
Harklie looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Kinkead preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Harklie. #T12#
Kinkead tries to escape but Harklie has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Harklie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kinkead defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Harklie is looking for the choke from the back position but Kinkead is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Harklie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kinkead just trying to survive but Harklie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kinkead is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Harklie looking for the RNC.
Kinkead breaks Harklie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (15) vs (17) Harklie
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but Harklie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinkead stopping the sweep attempt from Harklie.#T13#
Harklie keeps trying to improve his position.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Harklie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kinkead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kinkead trying to control but Harklie is working from the bottom. #T14#
Harklie is trying to keep Kinkead in close.
Harklie keeping moving, preventing Kinkead from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for a guillotine here but Kinkead defends easily.
#SUB2#
Harklie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Harklie keeps moving.
Harklie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinkead is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harklie wins on points by 17 to 15.
Grant Harklie 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 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pykky Kalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalla (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas wants to control from the top but Kalla keeps moving.
Kalla working a defensive guard here.
Berendas is stalling in the full guard.
Kalla is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berendas defends well.#SUB#
Kalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Kalla defending well.
Kalla tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
Kalla is in trouble now - Berendas has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (0) vs (5) Berendas
Kalla regains half guard.
Kalla wants to get back to full guard.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Kalla defending well.
Berendas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kalla tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Kalla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kalla.
Kalla seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Kalla is trying to keep Berendas in close.
Kalla seems keen to control Berendas's posture.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalla is trying to keep Berendas in close.
#SUB#
Kalla looking for a guillotine here but Berendas defends easily.
Kalla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (2) vs (5) Berendas#T3#
Kalla wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalla defends it easily.
Kalla wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas has control of Kalla's left arm, preventing Kalla from doing any damage.
Kalla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (5) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kalla working away.
Kalla is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berendas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kalla working away.
Berendas seems a little lost for a moment, as Kalla dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Kalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kalla is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Kalla swings around for an armbar but Berendas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kalla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (5) vs (7) Berendas#SUB#
Kalla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Berendas has picked Kalla up and slammed him! Kalla can't keep hold of the triangle and Berendas manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (5) vs (10) Berendas
Kalla struggling a bit here.
Kalla seems a little lost for a moment, as Berendas dominates the positioning.
Kalla is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berendas wants to control but Kalla is keeping him busy. #T6#
Berendas advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kalla (5) vs (12) Berendas
Kalla is trying to escape the mount but Berendas keeps good control and instead manages to take Kalla's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kalla (5) vs (15) Berendas
Berendas controls the action.#SUB2#
Berendas working for a choke but Kalla reverses nicely into Berendas 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (7) vs (15) Berendas
Berendas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (7) vs (17) Berendas
Berendas is stalling in the full guard.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalla is retaining full guard. #T7#
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berendas pushing down on Kalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalla is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berendas is controlling the pace.
Kalla tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg. #T8#
Berendas is looking to pass Kalla's guard but actually Kalla recovers to full guard.
Berendas slips nicely into half guard.
Berendas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kalla is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalla wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy.
Kalla is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Berendas is taking a breather. Kalla 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.
Berendas is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berendas trying to control the pace.
Kalla has his hands clasped together around Berendas's back. He's all about the action.
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Kalla is defending the position.
Kalla controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berendas. #T10#
Kalla is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kalla looking for submissions off his back.
Kalla manages to get to full guard.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #T11#
Kalla controls Berendas momentarily but Berendas frees himself.
Berendas stays in close to Kalla's body and controls the position.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Kalla is keeping the position.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berendas won't allow Kalla to sweep him here. #T12#
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Berendas pushing down on Kalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalla tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kalla manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Berendas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kalla trying to keep a closed guard but Berendas is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Kalla is trying to hold Berendas in close to prevent damage but Berendas has managed to pass into half guard.
Kalla is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas wants to take a breather but Kalla is having none of it.
Berendas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kalla wants to control but Berendas passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (7) vs (20) Berendas
Kalla struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Berendas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berendas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14#
Berendas works to advance to full mount. Kalla defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kalla (7) vs (22) Berendas
Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Berendas is looking to work his way around to Kalla's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kalla is looking to escape.
Kalla gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura here.
Kalla tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 22 to 7.
An out of breath Uvele Berendas 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 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Malachi Cantrell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ivanovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cantrell on his heels. He'll look to pass Cantrell's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Cantrell
Ivanovic 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.
Cantrell is trying to keep Ivanovic in close.
Ivanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cantrell trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantrell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanovic postures up.
#T1#
Cantrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cantrell trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanovic is one step ahead there.
Cantrell keeping full guard, as Ivanovic tries to pass.
Cantrell looking to control.
#T2#
Cantrell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivanovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cantrell is pulling down on Ivanovic's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic 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.
Cantrell has control of Ivanovic's left arm, preventing Ivanovic from doing any damage.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Ivanovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cantrell looking to control.
Ivanovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Cantrell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Cantrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cantrell, not yet.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic controlling from the top position.
Ivanovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cantrell is keeping the position for now.
Cantrell is trying to control the position but Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Cantrell is keeping the position.#T5#
Ivanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cantrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Cantrell is keeping the position.
Ivanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cantrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Cantrell.
Ivanovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cantrell's guard.
Cantrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanovic stalling.
Ivanovic is thwarting Cantrell's attempts to control the position.
Ivanovic controlling the action here.
Ivanovic moves into full mount! Cantrell won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (0) Cantrell#T7#
Ivanovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cantrell tries to reverse the position but Ivanovic maintains control.
Ivanovic content just to control the position here.
Ivanovic fails to take his opponent's back.
Ivanovic controlling from mount.
Cantrell 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: Ivanovic (5) vs (2) Cantrell#T8#
Ivanovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanovic is controlling Cantrell's posture.
Cantrell passes into half guard.
Ivanovic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cantrell has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (5) Cantrell
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position but Cantrell isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Cantrell is working for a guillotine from mount but Ivanovic frees his head quite easily.
Ivanovic is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Cantrell avoids the attempt from Ivanovic to control.
Ivanovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Cantrell has a good base and remains in mount.
Cantrell tries to control but Ivanovic wriggling away.
Ivanovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cantrell avoids the attempt from Ivanovic to control.
Cantrell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanovic is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Cantrell looking for a guillotine from mount but Ivanovic is having none of it. #T10#
Ivanovic wants to control but Cantrell is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ivanovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cantrell.
Cantrell looking to control but Ivanovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanovic regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cantrell is trying to work for a kimura but Ivanovic is defending well.
Cantrell trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away. #T11#
Ivanovic is trying to maintain the position but Cantrell is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivanovic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cantrell wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cantrell 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.
Cantrell is trying to control. Ivanovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Ivanovic is controlling Cantrell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ivanovic wants to control but Cantrell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivanovic tries to roll over but Cantrell keeps him under control.
Ivanovic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ivanovic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T13#
Cantrell trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away. #SUB2#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura but Ivanovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cantrell to get the leverage.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Cantrell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanovic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cantrell trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away.
Ivanovic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ivanovic is refusing to be controlled, as Cantrell sits in half guard. #T14#
Ivanovic wants to improve his position but Cantrell is controlling well.
Ivanovic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cantrell tries to pass to full mount but Ivanovic defends it.
Ivanovic is staying active underneath Cantrell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivanovic is controlling Cantrell's trapped leg to prevent Cantrell from advancing to side control.
Ivanovic gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic 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.
Ivanovic trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Cantrell gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Cantrell wins on points by 6 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pykky Kalla!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kalla gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Kalla
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kalla keeps moving.
Kalla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kalla has his foot on Gerbandi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerbandi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerbandi 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.#SUB2#
Kalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerbandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Kalla.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Kalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.#T2#
Gerbandi won't allow Kalla to sweep him here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at The Firm inform us that Kalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalla working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Kalla's legs - danger averted.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Kalla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Kalla
Kalla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kalla looking to sit in guard and control but Gerbandi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (2) Kalla#T4#
Kalla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi pushing down on Kalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalla wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
Gerbandi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kalla tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Kalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kalla working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Kalla controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kalla keeps moving.
Gerbandi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kalla looking to control.
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Gerbandi trying to control but Kalla is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kalla holds on and takes a little breather.
Gerbandi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Kalla
You can see the frustration on Kalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7##SUB#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kalla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gerbandi but great work by Kalla. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (6) Kalla#SUB2#
Kalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gerbandi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi is not content to let Kalla control the position.
Gerbandi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (9) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
#T8#
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Kalla defending well.
Gerbandi uses his free foot to push down on Kalla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kalla. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (12) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla wants to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi fails to advance to Kalla's back.
Kalla is trying desperately to improve position.
Gerbandi looking to control but Kalla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Gerbandi tries to push Kalla's head away but Kalla is holding on tight.
Kalla is trying to escape the mount but Gerbandi keeps good control and instead manages to take Kalla's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (15) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gerbandi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kalla is defending well though. Gerbandi let's go of the attempt for now.
Gerbandi wants to control but Kalla is keeping busy.#T10#
Kalla trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gerbandi keeps control of the position as Kalla tries to break free.
Kalla trying to control the action but Gerbandi just sinks the hooks in.
Gerbandi controlling from the back.
Gerbandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11##SUB#
Gerbandi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Gerbandi has got one arm under Kalla's chin. This could be trouble... Kalla trying to control the other hand but Gerbandi gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kalla has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi 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 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kinkead moves into the clinch.#TD#
Viera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Viera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kinkead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kinkead postures up.
Kinkead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Viera is looking for a triangle but Kinkead pushes his legs off easily.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Viera isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kinkead stacks Viera on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kinkead! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (3) Kinkead
Kinkead taking a breather here. #T1#
Kinkead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
Viera tries to bench press Kinkead off him but Kinkead keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Kinkead is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viera is not content to let Kinkead control the position. #T2#
Viera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kinkead's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.
Kinkead tries to pass to full mount but Viera defends it.
Viera is trying to maintain the position but Kinkead is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Kinkead trying to control the action but Viera is working from the bottom.
Kinkead might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kinkead is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kinkead content to control rather than advance.
Viera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kinkead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kinkead's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (4) vs (3) Kinkead#T4#
Kinkead tries to break free.
Kinkead has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Viera trying to control.#SUB#
Viera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Viera controlling well, preventing Kinkead from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Kinkead fending off the submission attempt from Viera.
Viera gets his hands free as Kinkead looks to control.
Kinkead is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Viera off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera keeps control of the position as Kinkead tries to break free.
Kinkead keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kinkead is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T5#
Kinkead wants to control his opponent's hands but Viera gets his hands free. #SUB#
Viera is looking for the choke from the back position but Kinkead is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Viera is persistently looking for the submission but Kinkead is defending it well.
Kinkead trying to control but not successfully.
Kinkead is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Viera looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Kinkead taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Milton Viera! |
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Malachi Cantrell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Liam Blevins!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cantrell gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cantrell (4) vs (0) Blevins
Blevins is trying to get back to half guard.
Cantrell working away.#SUB#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blevins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cantrell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blevins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cantrell is trying to get an arm triangle but Blevins is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Cantrell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blevins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blevins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blevins struggling a bit here.
Blevins is not content to let Cantrell control the position. #SUB#
Cantrell tries for a kimura but Blevins is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Cantrell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cantrell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blevins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cantrell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Cantrell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blevins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blevins wants to improve his position but Cantrell is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cantrell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blevins sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blevins wants to control but Cantrell is keeping busy.
Blevins controlling the position well. #SUB#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Cantrell wants to control but Blevins is keeping him busy.
Blevins is trying to control but can't.
Cantrell trying to control the action but Blevins is working from the bottom.
Blevins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cantrell is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Cantrell seems to be working for a kimura but Blevins defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Blevins is not content to let Cantrell control the position.
We've been informed that Blevins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Cantrell is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cantrell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blevins is just riding it out for now. Cantrell eventually gives up the hold.
Blevins is holding on to half guard well.#T6#
Blevins tries to roll over but Cantrell keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blevins defends it well.
Cantrell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Blevins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cantrell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cantrell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cantrell (4) vs (4) Blevins
Cantrell tries to roll but Blevins sticks to his back.
#T7##SUB2#
Blevins has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Cantrell! Can he survive? No! He's out! Blevins gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Liam Blevins! |
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Event:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Damian Ballard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lee Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Valentine gets caught napping as Ballard dives in and scores a takedown. Valentine manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ballard (2) vs (0) Valentine
Ballard is fighting to break Valentine's control of his arms but Valentine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ballard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valentine holds on and takes a little breather.
Valentine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ballard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballard controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine trying to control the position here. #T1#
Ballard is looking to pass into half guard but Valentine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Valentine is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ballard (2) vs (2) Valentine
Ballard is looking to sweep but instead, Valentine has passed into half guard.
Ballard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ballard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ballard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ballard is looking to improve his position.
Ballard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ballard.#T2#
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballard is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Valentine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ballard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valentine has managed to get both his arms back between Ballard's legs - danger averted.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving. #SUB#
Ballard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valentine has picked Ballard up and slammed him! Ballard can't keep hold of the triangle and Valentine manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ballard (2) vs (5) Valentine
Valentine tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Ballard is looking to regain half guard here but Valentine keeps moving and retains side control.
Ballard manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ballard looking for submissions off his back.
Valentine prevents Ballard from improving his position.
Ballard gets full guard.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ballard keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Valentine is pushing down on Ballard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ballard is fighting to maintain full guard but Valentine has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ballard is trying to maintain the position but Valentine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Valentine prevents Ballard from improving his position.
Valentine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ballard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.
Ballard wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Valentine seems to be working for a kimura but Ballard defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Valentine passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ballard (2) vs (8) Valentine
Valentine working away.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying to get an arm triangle but Ballard is defending well.
Valentine controls the position from side control.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ballard keeps working. #T7#
Ballard is trying to improve his position.
Valentine in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ballard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valentine off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ballard (6) vs (8) Valentine
Valentine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Ballard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Ballard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valentine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ballard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Valentine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Valentine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ballard is working away from the top position though.
Valentine keeping hold of Ballard's head, controlling as best he can.
Valentine manages to get to full guard.
Ballard wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving. #T9#
Valentine managing to control the position.
Ballard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Ballard trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for a guillotine here but Ballard defends easily.
Valentine wants to sweep but no luck. #T11##SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ballard stands and throws Valentine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ballard (9) vs (8) Valentine#SUB#
Ballard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valentine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valentine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ballard is working for a kimura but Valentine is defending it quite comfortably.
Ballard is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now. #T12#
Ballard is working hard here to advance position.
Ballard trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ballard pulls his head out easily.
Ballard tries to pass to full mount but Valentine defends it. #T13#
Valentine wants to get back to full guard.
Ballard trying to mount his opponent but Valentine defends it.
Valentine is trying to get back to full guard.
Valentine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ballard is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ballard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14#
Valentine gets full guard.
Ballard looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ballard (9) vs (10) Valentine#SUB#
Ballard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valentine defends well.
Ballard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ballard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lee Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kline closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valentine to the mat! Valentine manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (0) Valentine
Valentine 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: Kline (2) vs (2) Valentine
Kline regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valentine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kline working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valentine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valentine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kline wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Valentine is now in half guard. #T1#
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Valentine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valentine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valentine's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kline (6) vs (2) Valentine
Kline is trying to stick to Valentine's back but Valentine is turning into Kline. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kline's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Valentine. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (6) vs (4) Valentine#T2#
Kline wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Kline looking to control.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kline seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Valentine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Valentine wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline is pulling down on Valentine's head to control his posture.
We've been informed that Valentine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
Kline is trying to keep Valentine in close.
#T4#
Valentine trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline being controlled here, momentarily.
Valentine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kline looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there. #T5#
Kline has his hands on Valentine's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valentine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kline has control of Valentine's left arm, preventing Valentine from doing any damage. #T6#
Valentine won't allow Kline to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Valentine drops back looking for a leg! Kline is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kline manages to kick Valentine off! Valentine jumps back into Kline's guard.
Kline lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (8) vs (4) Valentine
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Valentine.#T7#
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Valentine is trying to keep Kline in close.
Kline preventing the sweep.
Kline 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.
Valentine controlling Kline's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Kline trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kline wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving. #T9#
Valentine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (8) vs (6) Valentine
Kline wants to control but Valentine passes easily into half guard.
Kline trying to control but Valentine postures up.
Kline controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline is pressing down on Valentine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Valentine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kline manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (10) vs (6) Valentine
Valentine pulls Kline in close to his closed guard and prevents Kline from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Valentine looking for a guillotine here but Kline defends easily.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there. #T11#
Valentine looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kline puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Kline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valentine sees it coming and defends easily.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kline is looking for a kimura but Valentine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kline to get the leverage.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now. #T12#
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
Valentine is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valentine avoid being mounted?
Kline is looking to advance position but Valentine won't allow it. #T13#
Valentine is controlling Kline's trapped leg to prevent Kline from advancing to side control.
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valentine trying to control but Kline postures up.
Valentine gets full guard.
Kline trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Kline is fighting to break Valentine's control of his arms but Valentine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Valentine pulls Kline in close to prevent any damage.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valentine trying to hold on to Atkinson's head to control him but Atkinson postures up.
Valentine preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson is looking to pass Valentine's guard but actually Valentine recovers to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valentine pulls Atkinson in close to his closed guard and prevents Atkinson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Valentine wants to hit a sweep here but Atkinson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Valentine there! #T2#
Valentine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Valentine working to try and regain half guard.
Atkinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Atkinson wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Valentine working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Atkinson has control of Valentine's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Valentine regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Valentine is looking to get to half guard.
Atkinson wants to take Valentine's back here but Valentine is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Atkinson takes Valentine's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Valentine is in trouble.
Valentine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Valentine is defending against the submission attempts here by Atkinson.
Valentine keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aden Atkinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Atkinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Atkinson is in Valentine's guard.
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valentine is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Atkinson is pulling down on Valentine's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson working a defensive guard but Valentine passes into half guard.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Valentine is controlling well.
#T1#
Valentine is thwarting Atkinson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Valentine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valentine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aden Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atkinson tries to reverse the position but Valentine maintains control.
Atkinson has given up his back here.
#T2#
Valentine has the hooks in. Atkinson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Atkinson is in a bad position with Valentine working for a choke. Atkinson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Atkinson trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Valentine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Valentine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atkinson defends it easily.
Atkinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Valentine pulls Atkinson in to control the position.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Atkinson slips nicely into half guard.
Valentine is controlling Atkinson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
Valentine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Valentine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Atkinson's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson managing to control the position.
Valentine won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Valentine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Valentine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Atkinson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Atkinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Valentine wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy.
Atkinson is trying to control. Valentine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valentine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valentine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Valentine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson stands and throws Valentine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Valentine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atkinson controls Valentine momentarily but Valentine frees himself.
Atkinson is pulling down on Valentine's head. It's preventing any offense from Valentine, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Atkinson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Valentine has passed into half guard!
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valentine trying to control from half guard but Atkinson is working away.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but Atkinson defending well. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily.
Atkinson won't allow Valentine to pass to mount. #T3#
Atkinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.
Atkinson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Atkinson is positioning himself well to prevent Valentine advancing to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Valentine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Valentine is trying to control the action in half guard but Atkinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Atkinson moves into full guard.
Valentine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valentine trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valentine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Valentine! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Larson looking to score a takedown here. Ballard is defending well but Larson drives through and ends up in Ballard's guard.
Larson wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving. #SUB#
Ballard is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Larson has his hands clasped together but Ballard extends and breaks Larson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ballard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Ballard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Booth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Booth trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cantrell looking to control.
Booth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Booth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Booth wants to pass the guard but Cantrell is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantrell has control of Booth's left arm, preventing Booth from doing any damage.
Cantrell trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Cantrell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Booth could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Booth is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cantrell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Booth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cantrell.
Booth has his hands clasped together around Cantrell's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Cantrell trying to control the pace.
Booth is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Booth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cantrell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Cantrell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Booth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Booth has his foot on Cantrell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cantrell works his way back into a safe position though.
Booth keeping moving, preventing Cantrell from controlling successfully.
Cantrell passes Booth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Booth wants to improve his position but Cantrell is controlling well.
Cantrell is keen to just control but Booth is a slippery customer.
Booth trying to hold on to Cantrell's head to control him but Cantrell postures up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Booth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cantrell to the mat! Cantrell manages to get full guard.
Cantrell pulls Booth in close to his closed guard and prevents Booth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cantrell trying to keep a closed guard but Booth is proving a slippery customer.
Booth won't allow Cantrell to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cantrell working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Booth dominated that round.
That's time! Booth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Booth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booth wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Booth is looking for a triangle here but Cantrell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Cantrell tries for a kimura but Booth is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantrell tries to advance to mount but Booth denies him. #T1#
Booth is trying to control Cantrell's posture but Cantrell avoids it. #SUB2#
Cantrell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Booth is trying to control Cantrell's posture but Cantrell avoids it.
Booth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Booth trying to control from the bottom.
Booth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Booth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cantrell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Booth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Booth trying to control but Cantrell is working from the bottom.
Cantrell looking to control.
Cantrell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Booth wants to pass the guard but Cantrell is keeping the position.#T3#
Booth is looking to pass into half guard but Cantrell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cantrell is in guard.#REVB#
Booth working a defensive guard but Cantrell passes into half guard.
Booth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cantrell wants to control from the top but Booth keeps moving.
Booth controlling Cantrell's posture. #SUB#
Booth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cantrell stacks Booth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cantrell!#T4#
Booth wants to control but Cantrell postures up.
Booth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Booth gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Booth wants to hold on but Cantrell pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Booth is trying desperately to improve position.
Cantrell avoids the attempt from Booth to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Cantrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Cantrell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Booth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cantrell is in Booth's guard.
Booth keeping moving, preventing Cantrell from controlling successfully.
Cantrell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Booth is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth manages to get back to half guard.
Booth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cantrell is working away from the top position though.
Booth is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Booth trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cantrell manages to pass to mount!
Booth stops Cantrell from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Booth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Booth regains half guard.
Booth is trying to maintain the position but Cantrell is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Booth is looking to improve his position.
Cantrell is looking to pass Booth's guard but actually Booth recovers to full guard.
Cantrell looking to pass the guard.
Cantrell trying to control but Booth is working from the bottom.
Cantrell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Booth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cantrell enables Booth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cantrell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cantrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Booth has gone for a leg lock! Cantrell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Booth's guard.#REVB#
Cantrell preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Booth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cantrell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cantrell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cantrell sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Cantrell wants to pass the guard but Booth is keeping the position.
Cantrell is still trying to improve position.
Booth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Booth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cantrell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Booth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malachi Cantrell.
Well Cantrell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Cantrell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Mccullough looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kline!
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kline is working hard here to advance position.
Kline struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Mccullough looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kline looking for a sweep but Mccullough has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough prevents Kline from getting the reversal.
Kline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Mccullough with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kline wants to control but Mccullough is having none of it.#SUB2#
Mccullough jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kline manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kline stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kline tries to bench press Mccullough off him but Mccullough keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mccullough is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kline's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kline struggling a bit here.
Kline tries to bench press Mccullough off him but Mccullough keeps the position.
Mccullough has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kline!
Kline is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mccullough is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kline is surviving well by controlling Mccullough's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Mccullough with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kline is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Kline tries to hold on but Mccullough postures up.
Kline working to try and regain half guard.
Kline wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kline rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mccullough is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Mccullough wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kline keeps working. #SUB2#
Mccullough is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kline is just riding it out for now. Mccullough eventually gives up the hold.
Kline tries to roll over but Mccullough keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccullough is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mccullough wants to take his opponent's back but Kline doesn't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Mccullough dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Mccullough shoots in and bounces Kline off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kline controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Mccullough trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kline shoots in and bounces Mccullough off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Mccullough.
Mccullough keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Mccullough has his hands on Kline's head, controlling the position.
Mccullough controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself. #T2#
Kline trying to control but Mccullough is working from the bottom.
Kline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mccullough swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Micah Mccullough has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mccullough looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kline shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mccullough napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here as Kline stalls from top position.#T3##SUB#
Mccullough wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kline has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mccullough's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mccullough is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kline!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rhett Kline! |
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