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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sykov drives through with a takedown into Flenderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Sykov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flenderson 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#
Sykov drops back looking for a leg! Flenderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flenderson manages to kick Sykov off! Sykov jumps back into Flenderson's guard.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sykov looking to sit in guard and control but Flenderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (2) Flenderson#SUB#
Sykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flenderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flenderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sykov is trying to keep Flenderson in close.
#T2#
Flenderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (2) vs (5) Flenderson
Sykov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sykov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sykov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flenderson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sykov (6) vs (5) Flenderson#SUB#
Sykov looking to break Flenderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Flenderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sykov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3##SUB#
Sykov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Flenderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Flenderson tries to escape the position.
Flenderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for the choke from the back position but Flenderson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Flenderson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sykov.
Sykov tries to get the hooks in deep but Flenderson pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB#
Sykov tightening his grip on Flenderson, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Sykov working for the choke. #SUB#
Sykov 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, Flenderson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Sykov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Flenderson is defending well though. Sykov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Sykov tightening his grip on Flenderson, looking for the choke. #T5#
Flenderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Sykov gets his hands free. #SUB#
Sykov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Flenderson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Sykov looking for the RNC.
Flenderson is in bad spot here.
#T6##SUB#
Sykov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Sykov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sykov trying to control momentarily.
Flenderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sykov's guard. Nice work there by Flenderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (6) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flenderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (8) vs (7) Flenderson#T7#
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flenderson is keeping the position for now.
Sykov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (11) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov takes a little break here. Flenderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8##SUB#
Sykov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sykov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sykov trying to control the position but Flenderson is working away.
Flenderson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sykov (13) vs (7) Flenderson
Sykov wants to take Flenderson's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sykov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Flenderson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T9#
Flenderson regains half guard.
Sykov is pressing down on Flenderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flenderson is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (16) vs (7) Flenderson
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Flenderson is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Sykov slows the pace down. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to get an arm triangle but Flenderson is defending well.
Sykov takes a little break here. Flenderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Flenderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Sykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T11##SUB#
Sykov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Sykov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flenderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12##SUB#
Sykov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Flenderson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sykov yanks on the arm and Flenderson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sykov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Sykov!
An out of breath Alexei Sykov 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 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sykov shoots for a double leg takedown but Ieyasu sprawls well. He's pushed Sykov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toyotomi Ieyasu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ieyasu instigates a clinch.
Sykov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ieyasu wants a takedown.
#TD#
Sykov has hold of one of Ieyasu's legs. Ieyasu is fighting the takedown attempt but Sykov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (0) Ieyasu
Sykov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Ieyasu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sykov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sykov is aware though and is defending well.
Ieyasu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov stays in close to Ieyasu's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Sykov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sykov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ieyasu working a defensive guard but Sykov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (5) vs (0) Ieyasu#T1##SUB#
Sykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ieyasu struggling a bit here.
Sykov trying to control the position but Ieyasu is working away.
Ieyasu is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sykov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ieyasu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ieyasu being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Sykov tries for a kimura but Ieyasu is defending well. #T3#
Sykov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ieyasu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep.
Ieyasu looks to move to half guard but instead Sykov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sykov (7) vs (0) Ieyasu#SUB#
Ieyasu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sykov.
Ieyasu manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Ieyasu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sykov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sykov seems to be working for a kimura but Ieyasu defends the submission attempt.
Sykov trying to control the action but Ieyasu is working from the bottom.
Ieyasu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5##SUB2#
Ieyasu working for a triangle but Sykov defends it easily.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ieyasu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sykov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ieyasu keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully. #T6#
Sykov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sykov controlling the action here.
Ieyasu trying to control from the bottom.
Sykov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sykov wants to pass to mount but Ieyasu is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sykov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sykov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ieyasu trying to hold on to Sykov's head to control him but Sykov postures up.
Sykov is looking to advance position but Ieyasu won't allow it. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to work for a kimura but Ieyasu is defending well.
Ieyasu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sykov is working away from the top position though.#T8##SUB#
Sykov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ieyasu trying to control from the bottom.
Ieyasu tries to get to full guard but Sykov has control of the leg. #T9#
Ieyasu wants to control the action here but instead Sykov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (10) vs (0) Ieyasu
Sykov tries to control but Ieyasu wriggling away.
Ieyasu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ieyasu tries to hold on but Sykov postures up.#SUB#
Sykov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ieyasu prevents Sykov from taking his back.
Ieyasu is squirming around, avoiding Sykov's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Ieyasu is working to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu is trying to escape the mount but Sykov keeps good control and instead manages to take Ieyasu's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sykov (13) vs (0) Ieyasu
Ieyasu trying to control the hands but Sykov won't let him. #SUB#
Sykov looking to break Ieyasu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ieyasu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Sykov is persistently looking for the submission but Ieyasu is defending it well.
#SUB#
Sykov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sykov is hanging on to Ieyasu's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Sykov is not going to allow Ieyasu to sit and survive in this position.
Ieyasu is trying to break free.
Ieyasu trying to control the hands but Sykov breaks the grip. #SUB#
Sykov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sykov is looking to control Ieyasu but Ieyasu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
I really don't envy Ieyasu right now.
#SUB#
Sykov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Ieyasu defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (13) vs (2) Ieyasu#T13#
Ieyasu advances to half guard.
Sykov is trying to maintain the position but Ieyasu is very close to passing his half guard.
Ieyasu is trying to control. Sykov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ieyasu works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (13) vs (5) Ieyasu
Ieyasu trying to control the action but Sykov is working from the bottom.
Sykov is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Ieyasu trying to control the position but Sykov is working away. #SUB2#
Ieyasu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sykov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ieyasu but great work by Sykov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sykov (17) vs (5) Ieyasu
Ieyasu stops Sykov from passing to mount.
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Ieyasu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sykov tries for a kimura but Ieyasu is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sykov takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
After winning the bout, Alexei Sykov 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 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Chad Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maimonedes Aharon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aharon's waist but Aharon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Harris shoots in but Aharon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Aharon counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Aharon tightens his grip and picks Harris up, before dumping him to the ground. Harris manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (0) vs (2) Aharon
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aharon stays in close to Harris's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris keeping full guard, as Aharon tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Harris has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Aharon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Harris has tightened it up now! Aharon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Harris! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Chad Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bryson Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Harris gets a double leg takedown into Franklin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (0) Franklin#SUB2#
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franklin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Franklin's legs - danger averted.
Franklin looking for a sweep. Not yet Franklin, not yet.
Harris wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franklin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (5) vs (0) Franklin
Harris trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin prevents Harris from moving into mount. #T1#
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard.
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Harris is working for a kimura but Franklin is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franklin is not content to let Harris control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Harris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Franklin defends it well.
Franklin trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.
Franklin trying to get back to full guard but Harris takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (8) vs (0) Franklin#T4#
Harris wants to control the pace but Franklin is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Harris moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Franklin has worked his arm free - good work by Franklin!
Franklin looking for a sweep but Harris has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (10) vs (0) Franklin
Harris is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Franklin is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (13) vs (0) Franklin
Franklin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Harris pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harris is pressing down on Franklin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franklin is holding on for now.
Franklin wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Franklin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
Harris trying to mount his opponent but Franklin defends it.
Franklin tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Well, if Harris 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.
Harris trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Harris is pressing down on Franklin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franklin is holding on for now. #T8#
Franklin is looking to control Harris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franklin avoid being mounted?
Franklin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Harris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Franklin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Harris drops back, looking for a kneebar! Franklin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Franklin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Franklin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harris (13) vs (4) Franklin#T9##SUB2#
Franklin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Franklin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harris prevents Franklin from moving into mount. #T10#
Harris is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Franklin is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (13) vs (6) Franklin
Harris tries to lock up and control but Franklin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Franklin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape.
Harris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Franklin wants to control the pace but Harris is squirming around nicely.
Harris tries to hold on but Franklin pushes him away. #SUB2#
Franklin looking for a guillotine from mount but Harris is having none of it. #T11#
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harris is just holding on here. Franklin manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (13) vs (9) Franklin
Harris tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Franklin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Harris (13) vs (12) Franklin
Franklin gets his hands free as Harris looks to control.
Harris turns into Franklin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (15) vs (12) Franklin
Franklin controlling Harris's posture.
Franklin trying to control the position.
#T12#
Harris 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.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris forces his way into half guard.
Harris is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Franklin reverses the position - he's now on top in Harris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (15) vs (14) Franklin
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Franklin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Harris looking for a guillotine here but Franklin defends easily.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris takes the fight on points by 15 to 14. |
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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 6 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Herlin is looking to clinch. #TD#
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Herlin
Ryan is pressing down on Herlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Herlin is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan not doing much here.
Ryan prevents Herlin from improving his position.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but Herlin defending well.
Herlin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Herlin
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.
Ryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herlin tries to hold on but Ryan pushes him away. #T1#
Ryan wants to take his opponent's back but Herlin doesn't allow it.
Herlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Ryan has hold of Herlin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Herlin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Herlin to control.
Herlin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Herlin is trying to control but can't.
Herlin wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Herlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Herlin trying to control here.
#T2##SUB#
Ryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herlin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Herlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Herlin manages to get to full guard.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB2#
Herlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard.
Herlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Herlin controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself. #SUB2#
Herlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Herlin is keeping the position.#T4#
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herlin keeps trying to improve his position.
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Herlin is keeping the position.
Ryan trying to control but Herlin is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Herlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
Herlin wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
Ryan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (0) Herlin#SUB#
Ryan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Herlin is surviving well by controlling Ryan's body position as best he can. #T6#
Herlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ryan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Herlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan controlling the position easily from mount.
Herlin is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herlin prevents Ryan from taking his back.
Ryan trying to control but Herlin is having none of it.
Herlin manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Herlin tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Herlin trying to control here.
Ryan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (11) vs (0) Herlin
Herlin regains half guard.#SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Herlin is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Herlin trying to control but Ryan postures up.
Herlin is staying active underneath Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Herlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Herlin actively working from the bottom here.
Herlin is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Herlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Herlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ryan (11) vs (4) Herlin#SUB2#
Herlin 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, Ryan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T10#
Ryan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Herlin seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Ryan's chin but Ryan turns very nicely into Herlin's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Ryan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (13) vs (4) Herlin
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (16) vs (4) Herlin
Herlin is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan in the domination position with Herlin hanging on.#T11#
Ryan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Herlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryan has hold of Herlin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Herlin seems comfortable defending it but Ryan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Herlin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Herlin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ryan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mac Ryan! |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Liam Blevins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ivanovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Blevins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ivanovic to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ivanovic wants the takedown. Blevins is fighting it off but Ivanovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blevins's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Blevins
Ivanovic wants to control from the top but Blevins keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blevins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanovic is aware though and is defending well.
Ivanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Blevins is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ivanovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blevins pulls Ivanovic in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ivanovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivanovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ivanovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Blevins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blevins is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Ivanovic is working for a kimura but Blevins is defending it quite comfortably.
Ivanovic wants to control but Blevins is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ivanovic seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Blevins looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanovic content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Ivanovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Ivanovic is trying to work for a kimura but Blevins is defending well.
Blevins is looking to control Ivanovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blevins avoid being mounted?
Blevins is pressing down on Ivanovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanovic trying to control but Blevins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blevins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ivanovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blevins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blevins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blevins! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (4) Blevins
Blevins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivanovic is trying to control Blevins's posture but Blevins avoids it. #T3#
Ivanovic tries to bench press Blevins off him but Blevins keeps the position.
Blevins working away.#SUB2#
Blevins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blevins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ivanovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Ivanovic looking for submissions off his back.
Blevins is looking to take a break and control but Ivanovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Ivanovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ivanovic is in trouble now - Blevins has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (7) Blevins
Ivanovic is controlling an arm, preventing Blevins from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ivanovic is trying to escape the mount but Blevins keeps good control and instead manages to take Ivanovic's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (2) vs (10) Blevins
Ivanovic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ivanovic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blevins's guard. Nice work there by Ivanovic.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (10) Blevins
Blevins 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.
Blevins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (12) Blevins#T5#
Blevins preventing the sweep.
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass. #SUB#
Ivanovic has his foot on Blevins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blevins works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Blevins from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass. #SUB#
Ivanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Blevins from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blevins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blevins has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanovic's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Blevins is pushing down on Ivanovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ivanovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Blevins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Blevins is looking for a kimura but Ivanovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blevins to get the leverage.
Blevins wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy.
Blevins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Ivanovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blevins pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ivanovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blevins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanovic tries to get to full guard but Blevins has control of the leg.
Blevins wants to take a breather but Ivanovic is having none of it. #T7#
Blevins wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is defending well.
Ivanovic wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic is concentrating on defense, preventing Blevins from advancing position.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Blevins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blevins works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (15) Blevins
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position but Blevins isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Ivanovic tries to control the position but Blevins now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (4) vs (18) Blevins
Blevins trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Ivanovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Blevins.
Blevins keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
Well, with Blevins on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ivanovic is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Blevins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ivanovic trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ivanovic is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Blevins 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, Ivanovic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Blevins keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Blevins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ivanovic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Blevins looking to break Ivanovic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ivanovic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blevins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Blevins has managed to slip his arm under Ivanovic's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ivanovic is tapping out! Submission win for Blevins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Liam Blevins! |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sershurrapal tries for a takedown but Sykov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Sykov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sykov (4) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sykov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sershurrapal prevents Sykov from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov laying and praying for a moment but Sershurrapal takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sykov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Sykov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal sees it coming and defends easily.
Sershurrapal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sershurrapal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sykov.
Sershurrapal keeping control of the position. #T2#
Sykov trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov is looking to advance position but Sershurrapal won't allow it.
Sykov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sershurrapal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.
Sykov is looking to stall here but Sershurrapal recovers full guard.
Sykov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sershurrapal is pulling down on Sykov's head to control his posture.
Sykov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Sykov wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Sykov stopping the sweep attempt from Sershurrapal.
Sykov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sershurrapal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sykov preventing the sweep.
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov won't allow Sershurrapal to sweep him here. #T5#
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sykov controlling from the top position.
Sykov forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sykov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sykov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sykov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sershurrapal as he works his way to full guard.
#T6#
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sershurrapal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sykov wants to pass the guard but Sershurrapal is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Sershurrapal has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sykov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sykov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sershurrapal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sershurrapal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (4) vs (2) Sershurrapal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB#
Sykov working for submissions but it's allowed Sershurrapal to get to half guard.
Sykov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sershurrapal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sykov wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping busy.
#T8#
Sykov is controlling Sershurrapal's trapped leg to prevent Sershurrapal from advancing to side control.
Sershurrapal is thwarting Sykov's attempts to control the position.
Sykov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sershurrapal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Sershurrapal is proving a slippery customer.
#T9##SUB#
Sykov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sershurrapal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sershurrapal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sershurrapal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Sershurrapal postures up. #T10#
Sykov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sershurrapal passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sykov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sershurrapal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Sykov tries to roll over but Sershurrapal keeps him under control.
Sershurrapal stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sykov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Sykov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sershurrapal uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (4) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Sykov struggling a bit here.
Sykov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sershurrapal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sykov wants to control but Sershurrapal postures up.
Sykov is not content to let Sershurrapal control the position.
Sykov is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Sershurrapal works to advance to full mount. Sykov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sykov (4) vs (7) Sershurrapal
Sykov tries to hold on but Sershurrapal postures up.
Sershurrapal is looking to work his way around to Sykov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sykov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sershurrapal has a good base and remains in mount.
Sershurrapal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sykov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sykov (4) vs (10) Sershurrapal
Sykov wants to escape the position.
Sykov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sershurrapal's guard. Nice work there by Sykov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (6) vs (10) Sershurrapal#T14#
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sershurrapal is keeping the position for now.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sershurrapal looking for a sweep. Not yet Sershurrapal, not yet.
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sershurrapal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sershurrapal wins on points by 10 to 6.
Ibasour Sershurrapal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Chad Harris!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanovic's waist but Ivanovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side. #TD#
Ivanovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harris to the ground. Ivanovic is now in Harris's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Harris
Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic forces his way into half guard.
Ivanovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (0) Harris
Harris tries to hold on but Ivanovic postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ivanovic with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris can't escape the position.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivanovic is looking to work his way around to Harris's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Harris can't escape the position.
Ivanovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ivanovic wants to take his opponent's back but Harris doesn't allow it.
Harris is desperately trying to improve his position but Ivanovic has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Ivanovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ivanovic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris regains half guard.
Ivanovic stalling.
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Ivanovic stalling.
Harris wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
Harris is looking to control Ivanovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
Ivanovic is controlling the pace.
Harris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Harris is in trouble now - Ivanovic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (8) vs (0) Harris
Ivanovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ivanovic seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harris is holding on tight.
Harris regains half guard.
Harris wants to improve his position but Ivanovic is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanovic in particular looking to stall.
Ivanovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harris for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Harris trying to control here.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Ivanovic seems content to control.#T6#
Harris won't allow Ivanovic to pass to mount.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harris keeping full guard, as Ivanovic tries to pass. #T7#
Ivanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris is trying to keep Ivanovic in close.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harris wants to sweep here but Ivanovic controlling him for the moment.
Ivanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Ivanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (8) vs (2) Harris#T10#
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
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.#SUB2#
Harris 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.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Ivanovic is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture. #T11#
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Ivanovic has his hands on Harris's head, controlling the position.
Further stalling from Ivanovic.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ivanovic is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is keeping the position.#T13##SUB2#
Harris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Harris won't allow Ivanovic to sweep him here.
Ivanovic managing to control the position.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now. #T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ivanovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
Harris wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic controlling Harris's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Ivan Ivanovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Liam Blevins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bryson Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Blevins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blevins (2) vs (0) Franklin
Blevins is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Franklin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franklin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Franklin is trying to keep Blevins in close.
Franklin is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Blevins is now in half guard.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franklin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Blevins has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (5) vs (0) Franklin#T1#
Franklin is controlling an arm, preventing Blevins from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Blevins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin is looking to improve his position but Blevins isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Blevins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Franklin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Franklin shrugs it off. #T2#
Franklin has given up his back here. Will Blevins look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Blevins (8) vs (0) Franklin
Blevins is trying to stick to Franklin's back but Franklin is turning into Blevins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blevins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Franklin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (8) vs (2) Franklin#SUB2#
Franklin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blevins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blevins has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (10) vs (2) Franklin
Blevins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blevins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklin wants to sweep here but Blevins controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Blevins being controlled here momentarily.
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blevins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin wants to control the position but Blevins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Franklin trying to hold on to Blevins's head to control him but Blevins postures up.
Blevins trying to pass the guard but Franklin defending well.
Franklin is trying to control but can't.
Blevins is trying to control. Franklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Franklin wants to improve his position but Blevins is controlling well.
#SUB#
Blevins seems to be looking for submissions.
Franklin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blevins is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Franklin tries to roll over but Blevins keeps him under control.
Blevins passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (13) vs (2) Franklin
Blevins trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Franklin tries to control the position but Blevins now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blevins (16) vs (2) Franklin
Blevins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Franklin rolls, trying to escape but Blevins keeps control of the position.
Franklin trying to control the position but Blevins manages to sink in the hooks.
Blevins tries to get the hooks in deep but Franklin pushed the leg off.
Franklin is trying to break free.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Blevins struggling to keep hold of the position.
Blevins looking to hold on to the position here but Franklin rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB2#
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blevins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blevins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franklin trying to control the position.
Blevins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Blevins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Franklin is looking for a triangle here but Blevins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (19) vs (2) Franklin#SUB#
Blevins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Franklin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blevins but great work by Franklin. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blevins (19) vs (6) Franklin
Franklin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blevins keeps working.
Franklin 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 Blevins's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Franklin is trying to get an arm triangle but Blevins is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Blevins is looking to regain half guard here but Franklin keeps moving and retains side control.
Blevins is trying to control Franklin's posture but Franklin avoids it.
Franklin tries to advance to mount but Blevins instead regains half guard.
Blevins is trying to control but Franklin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (19) vs (9) Franklin#T10#
Franklin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franklin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blevins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Franklin looking to control but Blevins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blevins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blevins tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.#T11#
Blevins controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Franklin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blevins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blevins wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Blevins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (21) vs (9) Franklin#T12#
Franklin keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass.
Blevins trying to move into half guard but instead Franklin has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (21) vs (11) Franklin#SUB2#
Franklin has gone for a leg lock! Blevins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Franklin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (23) vs (11) Franklin
Blevins is fighting to break Franklin's control of his arms but Franklin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blevins tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard. #T13##SUB2#
Franklin has an active guard here but Blevins has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Blevins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blevins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Blevins wants to work for an arm triangle but Franklin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franklin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Blevins tries to pass to full mount but Franklin defends it.
Franklin tries to roll over but Blevins keeps him under control.
Franklin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blevins trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ryan is looking to clinch but Nutz is avoiding it.
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nutz is pressed up against the cage. Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nutz down to the mat. Nutz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Nutz clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Nutz has picked Ryan up - he's going for a ride! Nutz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Ryan
Ryan is controlling Nutz's trapped leg to prevent Nutz from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Nutz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan wants to control but Nutz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nutz is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nutz to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nutz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nutz is trying to control. Ryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Nutz controlling the action here.
Ryan gets full guard.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nutz is aware though and is defending well.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Nutz controlling him for the moment.
Nutz trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Nutz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Nutz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Nutz has gone for a leg lock! Ryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nutz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (2) Ryan#T2#
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ryan trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.#T3#
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Nutz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (2) Ryan#T4##SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nutz trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Nutz controlling him for the moment.
Ryan keeps trying to improve his position.
Nutz trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Nutz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryan's guard.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (4) Ryan
Nutz wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Nutz manages to get to full guard.
Ryan trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nutz's guard.
Nutz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up. #T6#
Nutz has control of Ryan's left arm, preventing Ryan from doing any damage.
Ryan stands and throws Nutz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (4) vs (7) Ryan
Nutz is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan working away.
Nutz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryan's best efforts.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Nutz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Ryan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (4) vs (10) Ryan#SUB2#
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nutz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ryan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nutz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ryan's guard! Nice work there by Nutz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (6) vs (10) Ryan#SUB#
Nutz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nutz has Ryan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (6) vs (12) Ryan
Ryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Nutz controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (6) vs (15) Ryan#T9#
Ryan trying to control the position but Nutz is working away.
Nutz struggling a bit here.
Ryan taking a breather here.
Nutz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ryan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutz keeps working.
Nutz trying to control but Ryan postures up.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nutz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Nutz won't allow it. #T11#
Nutz is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan content to control rather than advance.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nutz! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (6) vs (18) Ryan#T12#
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Ryan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nutz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nutz shrugs it off.
Ryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ryan in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Nutz is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Nutz trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan is just content to waste time from the top position. Nutz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T14#
Nutz keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan postures up.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan wins on points by 18 to 6.
The defeated Whole Nutz had this to say: 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gro Ulfimph swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.#TD#
Ryan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gro Ulfimph to the ground. Ryan is now in Gro Ulfimph's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan passes Gro Ulfimph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gro Ulfimph tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Gro Ulfimph trying to get back to full guard but Ryan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Gro Ulfimph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ryan trying to control the action but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph defends the submission attempt.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan is taking a breather. Gro Ulfimph 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.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gro Ulfimph keeps working.
Ryan controlling the action here.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gro Ulfimph avoid being mounted?
Ryan is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gro Ulfimph is holding on for now.
Ryan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is in trouble now - Ryan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T3#
Gro Ulfimph is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Ryan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ryan is working for a guillotine from mount but Gro Ulfimph frees his head quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Gro Ulfimph tries to hold on but Ryan postures up.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gro Ulfimph is looking to escape.
Gro Ulfimph working to try and regain half guard.
Gro Ulfimph stops Ryan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gro Ulfimph manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Gro Ulfimph is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ryan (8) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph#T5##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is persistently looking for the submission but Ryan is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan trying to control the hands but Gro Ulfimph won't let him.
Ryan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gro Ulfimph.
Ryan turns into Gro Ulfimph and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (10) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph
Ryan stands and throws Gro Ulfimph's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (13) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph#T6#
Ryan controlling the position from side mount.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep.
Gro Ulfimph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan trying to control the position but Gro Ulfimph is working away.
Gro Ulfimph seems a little lost for a moment, as Ryan dominates the positioning.
Gro Ulfimph manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gro Ulfimph keeps working. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage. #T7#
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gro Ulfimph knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ryan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ryan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gro Ulfimph is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan!
In defeat, Murzol Gro Ulfimph stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit'. |
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Event:
SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sykov closes the distance and pushes Delisle back into the cage.#TD#
Sykov gets control of Delisle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sykov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Delisle trying to control but Sykov is working from the bottom.
Delisle controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delisle forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sykov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Delisle not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sykov gets full guard.
Delisle pushes down on Sykov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sykov tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg.
Delisle trying to control the pace.
Delisle tries to pass to full mount but Sykov defends it.
Sykov is looking to control Delisle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykov avoid being mounted?#T2#
Sykov is not content to let Delisle control the position.
Delisle trying to mount his opponent but Sykov defends it.
Delisle wants to control but Sykov is keeping him busy.
Delisle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sykov wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sykov is looking for a sweep. Delisle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Sykov has his hands clasped together around Delisle's back. He's all about the action.
Delisle wants to control but Sykov is keeping him busy.
Sykov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sykov.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sykov holds on and takes a little breather.
Sykov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delisle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for a triangle here but Delisle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (0) vs (3) Delisle#T4##SUB2#
Delisle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sykov, who protects the arm well.
Delisle controls the position.
Sykov is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it. #SUB2#
Delisle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sykov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sykov trying to control here.
#T5#
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Sykov defending well.
Sykov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delisle is working away from the top position though.
Sykov is looking to improve his position.
Sykov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Delisle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delisle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Sykov wants to sweep here but Delisle controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sykov working for a triangle but Delisle defends it easily.
Delisle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Sykov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7#
Delisle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Delisle pushing down on Sykov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sykov trying to control from the bottom.
Delisle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sykov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Delisle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sykov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sykov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Sykov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Delisle passes Sykov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sykov wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Delisle tries to pass to full mount but Sykov defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back.
Sykov is refusing to be controlled, as Delisle sits in half guard.
Sykov wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle controlling the action here.
Delisle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sykov! Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (0) vs (6) Delisle
Sykov is squirming around, avoiding Delisle's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Sykov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Delisle controlling from the full mount.
Sykov tries to hold on but Delisle pushes him away.
Delisle trying to control but Sykov is having none of it.
Sykov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Delisle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Delisle wants to control the action but instead Sykov gets a body lock and reverses into Delisle's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (6) Delisle
Delisle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (8) Delisle#T11#
Sykov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delisle is one step ahead there.
Sykov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (4) vs (8) Delisle
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Delisle is trying to keep Sykov in close.
Delisle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Delisle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sykov controls the pace.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov 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.
Delisle keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Delisle is trying to keep Sykov in close.
Sykov preventing the sweep.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving. #T13##SUB#
Sykov 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. #SUB2#
Sykov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Delisle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sykov has managed to get both his arms back between Delisle's legs - danger averted.
Delisle is controlling Sykov's posture.
Delisle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
Sykov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T14#
Sykov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Delisle trying to hold on to Sykov's head to control him but Sykov postures up.
Sykov prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Sykov wants to control but Delisle is keeping him busy.
Delisle manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delisle wins on points by 8 to 4.
Gauthier Delisle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chad Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marshall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Harris (0) vs (4) Marshall
Marshall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Harris! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (0) vs (6) Marshall
Marshall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harris is working to get back to half guard.
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Marshall looking for a guillotine from mount but Harris is having none of it.
Harris wants to control but Marshall is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Marshall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Harris is now in Marshall's guard. A big mistake from Marshall there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (6) Marshall
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Marshall controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marshall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (8) Marshall
Marshall wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #T3#
Harris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marshall is aware though and is defending well.
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #T4#
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marshall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (2) vs (11) Marshall
We've been informed that Marshall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Harris wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Marshall has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Harris'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! Harris is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Marshall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Braylen Marshall! |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Liam Blevins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lynch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blevins napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blevins (0) vs (4) Lynch
Blevins tries to improve position but can't.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Blevins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blevins wants to control but Lynch postures up.
Blevins is looking for a sweep.
Blevins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lynch off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blevins (4) vs (4) Lynch
Lynch rolls, trying to escape but Blevins keeps control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Blevins avoids the attempt from Lynch to control.
Blevins controlling the pace for now.
Blevins fails to advance to Lynch's back.
Lynch is desperately trying to improve his position but Blevins has a good base and remains in mount.
Lynch 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: Blevins (4) vs (6) Lynch
Blevins is trying to keep Lynch in close.
#SUB#
Blevins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Blevins looking to control.
Lynch is fighting to break Blevins's control of his arms but Blevins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lynch postures up.
Blevins 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.
Lynch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (4) vs (9) Lynch#SUB2#
Lynch is trying to get an arm triangle but Blevins is defending well.
Lynch working away.#T3#
Blevins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lynch prevents Blevins from improving his position.
We've been informed that Lynch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blevins keeps working.
Lynch wants to free his trapped foot but Blevins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lynch passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (4) vs (12) Lynch#T4#
Blevins is looking for a sweep.
Lynch working away.
Lynch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lynch gets to mount! Blevins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blevins (4) vs (14) Lynch#T5##SUB2#
Lynch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blevins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Blevins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blevins looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch trying to control from half guard but Blevins is working away. #T6#
Blevins is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lynch wants to work for an arm triangle but Blevins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blevins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Lynch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blevins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blevins trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blevins manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lynch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blevins dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (6) vs (14) Lynch#T7##SUB#
Blevins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blevins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lynch controls Blevins momentarily but Blevins frees himself.
Blevins wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Blevins pushes down on Lynch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blevins prevents Lynch from improving his position.
Blevins is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynch should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lynch is pressing down on Blevins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blevins trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Blevins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Blevins is pushing down on Lynch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lynch is fighting to maintain full guard but Blevins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lynch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blevins postures up.
Blevins trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch is trying to control the position but Blevins postures up.
Blevins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lynch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blevins passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (9) vs (14) Lynch#T10#
Lynch is not content to let Blevins control the position.
Lynch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blevins's best efforts.
Lynch is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Blevins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynch defends it well.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Lynch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blevins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Lynch trying to control the position.
Lynch wants to control the position but Blevins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
Lynch controlling the position for now.#T12#
Lynch gets full guard.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass.
Lynch 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.
Blevins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blevins trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch 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: Blevins (9) vs (16) Lynch#T13#
Blevins trying to control but Lynch postures up.
#SUB2#
Lynch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blevins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lynch is looking for a kimura but Blevins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynch to get the leverage.
Blevins is trying to get back to full guard.
Blevins is pressing down on Lynch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blevins looking to control.
#T14#
Lynch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blevins keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Lynch sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Blevins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynch defends it easily.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Blevins is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blevins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there.
Blevins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynch wins on points by 16 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chad Harris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Piedbatulo clinches with his opponent.
Piedbatulo stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
#TD#
Piedbatulo pulls guard effortlessly.
Piedbatulo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Piedbatulo 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.
Piedbatulo pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
Piedbatulo has his hands on Harris's head, controlling the position.
Harris trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Harris is pushing down on Piedbatulo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Piedbatulo is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Harris is looking for a kimura but Piedbatulo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harris to get the leverage.
Piedbatulo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harris wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping him busy.
Piedbatulo is doing well to control the position and prevent Harris from advancing to side control.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Piedbatulo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Harris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB2#
Harris 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.
Piedbatulo is controlling Harris's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Harris trying to control the action but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Piedbatulo manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Piedbatulo is retaining full guard.
Piedbatulo pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.
Harris should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
Harris keeps trying to improve his position.
Piedbatulo pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Piedbatulo is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture.
Piedbatulo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (2) vs (0) Harris
We've been informed that Harris has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Piedbatulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Piedbatulo passes Harris's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5#
Piedbatulo trying to control the pace.
Harris wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping busy.
Well, if Piedbatulo 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.
Harris is trying to control but can't.
Piedbatulo content to control rather than advance.
Piedbatulo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Harris is looking to control Piedbatulo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?#T6#
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Piedbatulo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Piedbatulo trying to pass the guard but Harris defending well.
Piedbatulo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Piedbatulo prevents Harris from improving his position.
Harris works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Piedbatulo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Piedbatulo pushing down on Harris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Piedbatulo controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Piedbatulo pulls his head out easily.
Piedbatulo trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Piedbatulo trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
Harris is looking for a sweep. Piedbatulo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piedbatulo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Piedbatulo wants to pass to mount but Harris is defending the position. #T8#
Piedbatulo content to control rather than advance.
Harris trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piedbatulo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harris wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping busy.
#T9#
Piedbatulo controlling the action here.
Piedbatulo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harris for as long as he can get away with.
Harris trying to control here.
Piedbatulo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (5) vs (0) Harris#T10#
Harris tries to hold on but Piedbatulo postures up.
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
Piedbatulo controlling from the full mount.
Piedbatulo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Harris is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Piedbatulo (8) vs (0) Harris#T11#
Piedbatulo has good solid back control here.
Piedbatulo doesn't have the hooks in and Harris manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (8) vs (2) Harris
Piedbatulo pulls Harris in to control the position.
Piedbatulo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (10) vs (2) Harris
Piedbatulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Harris is trying to keep Piedbatulo in close.
Harris wants to sweep here but Piedbatulo controlling him for the moment.
Piedbatulo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Piedbatulo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piedbatulo defends well.#T13#
Piedbatulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piedbatulo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Piedbatulo tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Piedbatulo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harris 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.
Piedbatulo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Piedbatulo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piedbatulo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Piedbatulo is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piedbatulo stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piedbatulo takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Azeno Piedbatulo gave a mention to Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Robles gets caught napping as Robinson dives in and scores a takedown. Robles manages to retain guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robles wants to hit a sweep here but Robinson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Robles there!
Robles is looking to get to half guard.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robles is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Robinson working for a submission but Robles is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robles is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Robles is still trying to improve position.
Robles has given up his back.
#SUB#
Robinson looking for the RNC.
Robles turns into Robinson and is now in his guard.
Robinson wants to improve his position but instead Robles has moved into half guard.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robles moves into full mount! Robinson won't be happy about that! #T2#
Robles moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Robles looking for the choke from the back.
Robinson is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Robles 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, Robinson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Robinson trying to control the hands but Robles won't let him.
Robinson tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Robles working for a choke but Robinson is defending well.
Robles controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robles not allowing Robinson to control his hands. #SUB2#
Robles patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Robles gets his hands free as Robinson looks to control.
Robinson turns into Robles and is now in his guard.
Robles wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson trying to control but Robles is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Robinson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Robles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Robinson, into his guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robles trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maxwell Robles will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Robles dives in and scores a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Robles from controlling successfully.
Robles looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Robles defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Robles is defending well.
Robles regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Robles has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robles controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Robles is retaining full guard.
Robles looking to control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Robles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robles keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Robles keeps moving.
Robles 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.
Robles controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Robles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Robinson's guard.#T3#
Robles sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robles looking to pass the guard.
Robles trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robles is fighting to break Robinson's control of his arms but Robinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Robinson is trying to keep Robles in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Robles tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Robinson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Robles should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Robinson has tightened it up now! Robles should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Declan Robinson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lynch enables Harris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lynch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lynch looking to control.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Lynch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynch looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lynch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harris, into his guard. #REVR#
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Lynch is adopting a defensive guard.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass. #SUB#
Lynch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Lynch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lynch postures up.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
Lynch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Harris controls Lynch momentarily but Lynch frees himself.
Lynch trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynch's guard. #REVB#
Harris preventing the sweep.
Lynch working a defensive guard here.
Harris wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Harris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lynch on his heels. He'll look to pass Lynch's guard now, I'm sure.
Lynch is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Harris 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##TD#
Lynch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harris is trying to control the position but Lynch postures up.
Harris wants to control but Lynch passes easily into half guard.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harris trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
Lynch looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lynch looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lynch is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Harris trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynch holds on and takes a little breather.
Lynch looking to control.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lynch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lynch gets to mount! Harris was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Lynch avoids the attempt from Harris to control.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Harris is working to get back to half guard.
Harris bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet. #T4#
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lynch has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Lynch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Lynch dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Lynch gets a takedown into half guard.
Harris preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Harris is pressing down on Lynch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris pushes down on Lynch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynch wants to control the action here but instead Harris manages to pass to full mount!
Harris wants to take Lynch's back but he can't do it this time.
Harris tries to control but Lynch wriggling away.
Lynch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Harris trying to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch can't escape the position.
Chad Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Harris moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lynch has worked his arm free - good work by Lynch!
Harris working away.#T4#
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.
Lynch is not content to let Harris control the position.
Lynch can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynch tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Harris gets caught flat footed, as Lynch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Harris.
Well Harris 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marshall.
Knox is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Marshall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knox has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marshall but great work by Knox.
Knox in the domination position with Marshall hanging on.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marshall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Marshall looking for a sweep but Knox has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Knox controlling from mount.
Marshall is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Marshall is squirming around, avoiding Knox's attempts to control the action.
Marshall has given up his back here.
Knox not allowing Marshall to control his hands.
Marshall is in bad spot here.
Knox avoiding Marshall 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is trying to control but Marshall is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Marshall is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2##SUB2#
Knox wants to finish this one by submission but Marshall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Knox.
Marshall gets back to half guard.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall trying to control here.
Marshall controlling the position well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg. #T3#
Knox moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Knox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Knox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knox laying and praying for a moment but Marshall takes advantage and regains half guard.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Marshall is defending well. #SUB2#
Knox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marshall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knox.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall trying to control but Knox postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Knox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Marshall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Marshall is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.
Knox is looking to control Marshall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working. #SUB2#
Knox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marshall pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Knox moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Knox has an active guard here but Marshall has managed to pass into half guard.
Knox is trying to control but can't.
Marshall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Knox holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knox works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Knox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall 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.
Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Marshall keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Marshall looking to control but instead Knox has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Marshall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marshall.
Knox trying to control but Marshall postures up.
Knox is not content to let Marshall control the position.#T4#
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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marshall fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Knox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knox wants to free his trapped foot but Marshall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Braylen Marshall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Knox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marshall did well to prevent Knox getting side control.#SUB#
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knox's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marshall is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Knox won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Marshall off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Braylen Marshall! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Franklin.
Franklin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Franklin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blevins is looking to reverse the position.
Blevins struggling a bit here.
Franklin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Blevins is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blevins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Franklin off and has taken his back!#T1#
Blevins gets his hands free as Franklin looks to control. #SUB2#
Blevins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Franklin right now.
Franklin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blevins wants to control the pace but Franklin is squirming around nicely.
Franklin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blevins is stalling here. Franklin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Blevins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Franklin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Franklin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Franklin swings around for an armbar but Blevins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Franklin's guard.
Franklin is pulling down on Blevins's head. It's preventing any offense from Blevins, at least for the moment.
Blevins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franklin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franklin looking for a sweep. Not yet Franklin, not yet. #T3#
Franklin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blevins looking to pass the guard.
Franklin seems keen to control Blevins's posture.
Franklin is trying to keep Blevins in close.
Franklin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blevins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Franklin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blevins trying to keep a closed guard but Franklin is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Franklin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blevins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franklin has Blevins in his guard.#REVB#
Franklin looking to control but Blevins passes into half guard.
Blevins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franklin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin won't allow Blevins to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin wants to control but Blevins is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bryson Franklin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Franklin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Franklin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blevins sees it coming and defends easily.
Blevins is trying to control but can't.
Blevins is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franklin wants to control but Blevins is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Blevins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blevins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blevins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Blevins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Franklin preventing the sweep.
Franklin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Blevins keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Franklin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blevins can't do much from the bottom here.
Franklin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blevins can do to turn this around?
Blevins tries to buck Franklin off but Franklin is having none of it.#T2#
Blevins wants to control but Franklin postures up.
Blevins regains half guard.
Blevins tries to get to full guard but Franklin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Franklin is trying to work for a kimura but Blevins is defending well.
Blevins is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Blevins gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blevins is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Blevins trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Blevins postures up.
Franklin is controlling Blevins's posture.#T4#
Blevins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Franklin's guard.
Blevins works his way into full mount!
Franklin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Franklin wants to control but Blevins is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bryson Franklin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Blevins dives in and scores a takedown into Franklin's guard.#SUB#
Franklin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blevins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blevins stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
Franklin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin 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.
Franklin can't keep his opponent in guard - Blevins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Franklin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blevins is working away from the top position though.
Blevins is keen to just control but Franklin is a slippery customer.
Franklin moves into full guard.
Franklin wants to control the position but Blevins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Blevins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Blevins's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Blevins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Franklin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Franklin tries to improve his position but instead Blevins has taken his back!
Franklin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Franklin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blevins wants to control the pace but Franklin is squirming around nicely.
Blevins controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Blevins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Franklin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Franklin shrugs it off. #T3#
Blevins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franklin tries to hold on but Blevins pushes him away.
Franklin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Liam Blevins has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Blevins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Franklin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Franklin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franklin wants to control but Blevins is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin tries to reverse the position but Blevins maintains control.
Liam Blevins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryson Franklin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franklin tries to control the position but Blevins now has his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Blevins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Franklin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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