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Event:
SSG 200 Thumb vs Chai
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 23 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 35 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Orion clinches with his opponent.
Orion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Orion moves into the clinch successfully.
Orion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lo after a bit of a struggle.
Orion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Orion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lo pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1##CL2#
Lo moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Orion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lo prevents the takedown attempt.
Lo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Orion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orion 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.
Orion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lo.
Lo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orion is looking for a takedown.
Orion is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lo is defending well.
Orion is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Orion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lo sprawls well. Lo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orion gets slowly back to his feet.
Orion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Orion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lo was covering up waiting for the punch and Orion finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (0) Lo
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Lo is pulling down on Orion's head. It's preventing any offense from Orion, at least for the moment.
Orion trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Orion is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orion wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
Orion forces his way into half guard.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Orion passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (0) Lo
Orion trying to control the position but Lo is working away. #T5#
Lo wants to control but Orion postures up.
A lull in the action here as Orion stalls from top position.
Lo struggling a bit here.#T6#
Lo is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Orion tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo's legs.
Lo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orion off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (5) vs (4) Lo
Lo trying to control momentarily.
Lo has good solid back control here. #T7#
Orion trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks.
Orion is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Orion trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Orion is really stuck here.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Lo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lo biding his time, controlling Orion. #T8##SUB2#
Lo has the hooks in. Orion is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Lo passes his arm under Orion's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Orion taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leandro Lo! |
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Event:
CFC 583
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Erwin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lo fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Erwin closes the distance and clinches.
Erwin gets underhooks to prevent Lo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Lo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Erwin pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Erwin shoots in and bounces Lo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Erwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Erwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Lo has his foot on Erwin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Erwin works his way back into a safe position though.
Erwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Erwin passes into half guard.
Erwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Erwin wants to take a breather but Lo is having none of it.
Lo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Erwin is stalling in the full guard.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB#
Lo is looking for a triangle but Erwin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Erwin passes into side control.
Erwin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Erwin is taking a breather. Lo 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.
Erwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Lo with the active half guard here but Erwin passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Lo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Erwin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Lo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lo actively working from the bottom here.
Erwin uses his free foot to push down on Lo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lo.
Erwin tries to control but Lo wriggling away.
Erwin controlling from the full mount.
Lo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
Erwin tries to get the hooks in deep but Lo pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo rolls, trying to escape but Erwin keeps control of the position.
My spies in Gumburcules Gym inform me that Erwin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Erwin is trying to stick to Lo's back but Lo is turning into Erwin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Erwin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lo.
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erwin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Erwin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lo, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Erwin is posturing up here but Lo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Erwin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Erwin has to tap! Slick submission there by Lo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leandro Lo!
In defeat, Derek Erwin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'. |
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Event:
CFC 577
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Lo shoots in looking for a takedown. Havok tries to sprawl out of it but Lo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Havok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Havok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lo shoots and misses
and Havok counters with a nice uppercut.
Lo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Havok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Lo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Lo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havok is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lo asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Lo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Lo tries for a kimura but Havok is defending well. #SUB#
Lo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Havok, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Havok wants to get back to his feet but Lo drags him back down.#SUB#
Lo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Havok is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Havok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Lo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Lo! |
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Event:
CFC 575
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Erwin. No joy for Lo on that attempt.
Leandro Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Erwin rushes Lo and presses him up against the cage.
Lo is trying to drag Erwin to the mat but Erwin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Lo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erwin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Erwin is trying to drag Lo to the mat but Lo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Erwin wants to take the fight to the mat but Lo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Erwin tightens his grip and picks Lo up, before dumping him to the ground. Lo manages to land in guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Erwin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Lo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erwin defends it easily.#SUB#
Lo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Lo is looking for a triangle here but Erwin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Erwin trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.
Erwin slows the pace down. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lo is looking to regain half guard here but Erwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Lo is not content to let Erwin control the position.
Erwin happy to just control the position for now.
Lo tries to improve position but can't.
Lo is working hard here to advance position.
Lo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Erwin's best efforts.#SUB#
Lo 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.#SUB2#
Erwin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Derek Erwin!
Derek Erwin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 572
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Lo shoots for a takedown but Erwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Erwin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Lo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lo actively working from the bottom here.
Erwin moves nicely into side control.
Lo is looking to regain half guard here but Erwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Erwin is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lo regains half guard.#T1#
Erwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Lo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erwin pulls his head out easily.
Lo's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Lo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lo looking for subs from the bottom but Erwin mounts him!
Erwin prevents Lo from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Erwin controlling from the full mount.
Lo tries to improve his position but instead Erwin has taken his back!
Lo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erwin has good solid back control here.
Lo is trying to break free.
Lo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Erwin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Erwin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lo turns into Erwin and is now in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Erwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Erwin 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Erwin!
Derek Erwin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 571
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Lo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Erwin tries to avoid it but Lo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Erwin to the ground. Erwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Erwin instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Erwin has clasped his hands together around Lo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lo is looking for a sweep.
Erwin happy to just control the position for now.
Lo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lo's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Erwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
Lo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Erwin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Erwin controlling the position easily from mount.
Lo regains half guard.
Erwin trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away. #SUB#
Lo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Erwin is controlling the pace.
#T2##SUB#
Lo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Erwin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lo stops Erwin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Erwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lo is desperately trying to improve his position but Erwin has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Erwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Erwin 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 9:10
Judge William Peck scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Erwin!
An out of breath Derek Erwin 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:
CFC 569
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Lo gets tackled into the cage by KillsInWater. KillsInWater maintains the clinch. #BC#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
Lo shoots in for a takedown but KillsInWater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
KillsInWater stuffs the takedown.
KillsInWater punishes Lo's body with a nice straight punch.
Lo is trying hard to land a takedown here. KillsInWater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Lo looks to move away, KillsInWater throws a big counter combo but Lo just gets out of the way.
Tor KillsInWater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Lo.
KillsInWater moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
KillsInWater instigates a clinch. #BC#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
KillsInWater forces Lo back against the cage and clinches.
KillsInWater lands a body punch. #BC#
KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
KillsInWater moves into range and clinches up with Lo.#BC#
KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KillsInWater scores with a hook to the body. Lo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
KillsInWater closes the distance and clinches.
Lo takes a shot to the head. #BC#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
KillsInWater throws a nice head kick!
Nice uppercut there from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater stuffs the takedown.#T1#
KillsInWater lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts KillsInWater as he jumps to the side.
KillsInWater lands with a nice combination. Lo backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Lo is rocked!
Lo shoots in for a takedown but KillsInWater shows good takedown defense.
Lo shoots in for a takedown but KillsInWater shows good takedown defense.
Lo looks winded!#CL#
KillsInWater takes the fight into the clinch.
KillsInWater prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
Lo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and KillsInWater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
KillsInWater has managed to clinch.
Lo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but KillsInWater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
KillsInWater lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for KillsInWater.
#T2##BC#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
KillsInWater clinches with his opponent.
KillsInWater throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Los head. #BC#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater connects with a high kick.
KillsInWater throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
KillsInWater has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater stops a takedown attempt from Lo.
I was talking to KillsInWater's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and KillsInWater counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lo shoots and misses
and KillsInWater counters with a big head kick but Lo shrugs it off.
Lo is still on wobbly legs! Can KillsInWater finish him?#CL#
KillsInWater instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. KillsInWater is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lo seems to have recovered his senses.
KillsInWater lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
KillsInWater throws a monster overhand right that drops Lo! KillsInWater follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor KillsInWater!
Tor KillsInWater seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 564
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Lo shoots for a takedown but Regueiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Regueiro jabs Lo to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lo with a poor takedown
and Regueiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Regueiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Regueiro. #TD#
Lo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Regueiro wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Regueiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Regueiro.#SUB#
Lo 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.
Regueiro is trying to control the position but Lo postures up. #T1#
Regueiro keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Regueiro has his foot on Lo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lo works his way back into a safe position though.
Regueiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Regueiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Regueiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regueiro passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regueiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lo tries to roll over but Regueiro keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lo actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Regueiro trying to control the pace.
Regueiro wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo tries to get to full guard but Regueiro has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Regueiro is trying to work for a kimura but Lo is defending well.
Regueiro tries to pass to full mount but Lo defends it.
Regueiro content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Regueiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Regueiro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CFC 562
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Regueiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lo. #CL2#
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Lo in a clinch.
Regueiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lo.
Lo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Regueiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Lo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo misses with a takedown
and Regueiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lo fails to land the takedown.
Lo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Regueiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Regueiro stops a takedown attempt from Lo.
#BC2#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Lo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Regueiro throws a fast counter high kick but Lo manages to duck under it in time.
Regueiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lo backs up against the cage.
#T1#
Jab from Regueiro.
Lo shoots in for a takedown but Regueiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Regueiro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lo walks into a left hand.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Regueiro feints the counter takedown.
Lo is breathing heavily.
Lo fails to land the takedown.
Regueiro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Regueiro rushes Lo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lo shoots for a takedown but Regueiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Regueiro scores with a head kick.
Regueiro lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lo shoots in but no luck this time.
Regueiro connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Lo is rocked!
Regueiro throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Lo crashing down! Lo tries to stagger back to his feet but Regueiro just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Lo asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CFC contenders 1 NY
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Lo ducks right into an uppercut from Havok.
Havok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lo shoots for a double leg takedown but Havok sprawls well. He's pushed Lo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Havok throws a big counter combination but Lo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lo blocks a head kick by Havok.
Lo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lo shoots and misses #KD#
and Havok counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Havok looking to finish! #SUB2#
Lo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Havok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Havok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Lo looking for a guillotine here but Havok defends easily.
#SUB2#
Lo working for a triangle but Havok defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Lo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Havok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lo is tightening it up a little... Havok has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Havok reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Havok taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leandro Lo! |
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Event:
CFC 557
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
King lands a head kick. Lo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Leandro Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lo shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Lo gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
Lo has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Lo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Lo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Lo eventually gives up the hold.
King is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Lo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Lo is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
#T1#
King is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
Lo wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Lo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lo is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lo is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB2#
Lo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lo is looking for a kimura here.
King is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Lo eventually gives up the hold.
King is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB2#
Lo is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lo seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
King wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lo works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Lo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, King has managed to escape the submission attempt.
King is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… King turns into him and now he's in Lo's guard.
#SUB2#
Lo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Lo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
Lo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Lo feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Lo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lo has gone for a leg lock! King slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lo's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Lo's legs - danger averted.
King wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
King advances position into side control!#T1#
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.
Lo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leandro Lo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Lo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King gets full guard.#SUB#
King working for a triangle but Lo defends it easily.
Lo preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Lo 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.
King working a defensive guard here.
Lo pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lo 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.
King trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Lo is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Lo eventually gives up the hold.
King is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lo is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
King trying to control here.
#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.#SUB2#
Lo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Lo is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lo on the ground.#SUB2#
Lo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. King is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leandro Lo! |
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Event:
CFC 554
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck for Lo with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Regueiro clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
Lo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Regueiro sprawls and moves away.
Regueiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Lo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Regueiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Regueiro keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
Regueiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lo 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.
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Regueiro is retaining full guard.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.#SUB2#
Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Lo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Regueiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Lo pushing down on Regueiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lo seems to be working for a kimura but Regueiro defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lo 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.
#T2##SUB#
Lo is working for a kimura but Regueiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Regueiro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lo is looking for a kimura but Regueiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lo to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regueiro is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lo wants to work for an arm triangle but Regueiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Lo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Lo! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 34 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 35 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Priest closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lo (0) vs (4) Priest
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo is working hard here to advance position.
Lo looking for a sweep but Priest has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lo (0) vs (6) Priest
Lo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lo actively working from the bottom here.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest trying to control the pace.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well. #T1#
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Lo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Priest passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (9) Priest
Priest wants to take Lo's back here but Lo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Priest manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lo (0) vs (12) Priest
Lo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest controlling the position easily from mount.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest prevents Lo from getting the reversal.#T3#
Lo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (0) vs (15) Priest
Lo breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (15) Priest#SUB#
Lo 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. #SUB#
Lo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Priest can't keep his opponent in guard - Lo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lo is looking for a kimura but Priest is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Priest sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lo drops back looking for a leg! Priest is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Priest manages to kick Lo off! Lo jumps back into Priest's guard.
Priest wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment.
Priest is adopting a defensive guard.
Lo won't allow Priest to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Priest looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Priest looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Priest! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (2) vs (19) Priest#T5#
Priest in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Priest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB#
Lo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Lo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Lo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lo wants to sweep but no luck. #T7##SUB#
Lo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Priest passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Lo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Priest is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest prevents Lo from improving his position.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Priest trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it. #SUB#
Lo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lo manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Priest passes Lo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lo looking for submissions off his back.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Priest trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away. #SUB#
Lo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Lo looking for submissions off his back.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well. #SUB#
Lo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Priest pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (2) vs (22) Priest
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Priest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lo is trying desperately to improve position.
Priest trying to control but Lo is having none of it.
Lo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (2) vs (25) Priest
Priest trying to control.
Lo tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Lo breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (25) Priest#SUB2#
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Priest manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lo has Priest in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (27) Priest
Priest passes into half guard.
Lo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Priest moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lo. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (4) vs (30) Priest
You can see the frustration on Lo's face as Priest controls the position. #T12#
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest controlling the position.
Priest advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lo (4) vs (32) Priest
Priest controlling his opponent.
Well,Lo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lo can't escape the position.
Priest looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lo is trying desperately to improve position.
Priest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (4) vs (35) Priest
Lo is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
Lo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Priest's guard. Nice work there by Lo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (6) vs (35) Priest
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Priest is trying to keep Lo in close.
#SUB#
Lo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Priest dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (6) vs (37) Priest
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Priest is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lo is looking for a triangle but Priest pushes his legs off easily.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 37 to 6.
After winning the bout, Judas Priest 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:
CWC 365
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 6 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 33 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Matariki tries to sprawl but Lo drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (0) vs (2) Lo
Lo prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Matariki is controlling Lo's trapped leg to prevent Lo from advancing to side control.
Lo controlling the pace.
Matariki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matariki (4) vs (2) Lo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo is really stuck here.
#T1#
Matariki gets his hands free as Lo looks to control.
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lo's body.
Lo tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matariki controlling the position well here. Lo rolled but Matariki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Lo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (4) vs (4) Lo#T2#
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matariki is trying to control the position but Lo postures up.
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matariki wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lo controls the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lo controls the pace.
Matariki trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Matariki looking to control.
Lo is stalling in the full guard.
Matariki wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Lo stays in close to Matariki's body and controls the position.
Lo is pushing down on Matariki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matariki is fighting to maintain full guard but Lo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Matariki trying to hold on to Lo's head to control him but Lo postures up.
Matariki is doing well to control the position and prevent Lo from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Lo seems content to control.
Matariki is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Lo trying to advance position but Matariki counters by regaining guard.
Matariki pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lo stays in close to Matariki's body and controls the position.
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Matariki is working hard here to advance position.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matariki pulls Lo in close to prevent any damage.
Lo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matariki working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Matariki is controlling Lo's posture.
Lo looking to pass the guard.
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Matariki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matariki holds on and takes a little breather.
Lo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matariki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lo is now in half guard. #T12#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matariki is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matariki avoid being mounted?
Matariki tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Matariki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Matariki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Matariki trying to hold on to Lo's head to control him but Lo postures up.
Lo wants to take a breather but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki is concentrating on defense, preventing Lo from advancing position.
Matariki tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Lo is pressing down on Matariki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matariki is holding on for now. #T14#
Matariki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.
Lo is thwarting Matariki's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Matariki is heads and Lo is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, Mapuche Matariki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 361
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 35 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Priest drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Lo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Priest puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest not doing much here.
#T1#
Priest wants to take a breather but Lo is having none of it.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Lo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Lo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Priest is now in half guard.
Lo tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest is thwarting Lo's attempts to control the position.
Lo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Priest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lo is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Lo is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Lo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY BJJ inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Priest content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Lo trying to control the position.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #T7#
Lo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lo controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Lo is controlling Priest's posture.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lo keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Lo has control of Priest's left arm, preventing Priest from doing any damage. #T10#
Let's hope that Lo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lo pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Lo looking to control.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Lo trying to control the position.
Priest is stalling in the full guard.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #T12#
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo wants to improve his position but instead Priest has moved into half guard.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Lo is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away. #T13#
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lo manages to get to full guard.
Lo keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Lo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T14#
Lo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Lo
Lo won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
Priest can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lo controls the pace.#SUB#
Lo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Priest gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Priest takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Judas Priest retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Judas Priest 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:
CWC 358
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 32 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wasselach 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: Lo (0) vs (2) Wasselach
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Wasselach is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Lo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasselach is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo is pressing down on Wasselach's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lo has control of Wasselach's left arm, preventing Wasselach from doing any damage. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wasselach trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasselach is one step ahead there. #T2#
Wasselach is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Wasselach has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lo looking to control.
Wasselach controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Wasselach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Wasselach is still trying to improve position.
Lo pulls Wasselach in close to his closed guard and prevents Wasselach from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lo'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.#T4#
Lo keeping full guard, as Wasselach tries to pass.
Wasselach wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo is pulling down on Wasselach's head. It's preventing any offense from Wasselach, at least for the moment.
Wasselach wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving. #T5#
Lo has his hands on Wasselach's head, controlling the position.
Wasselach slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lo controlling the position.
Wasselach is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Wasselach
Wasselach looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasselach, not yet. #T7#
Wasselach is controlling Lo's posture.
Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Wasselach is trying to control the position but Lo postures up.
Wasselach wants to sweep but no luck.
Lo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wasselach's guard.
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo prevents Wasselach from improving his position.#T9#
Wasselach keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wasselach tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.#T10#
Wasselach trying to control but Lo postures up.
Lo uses his free foot to push down on Wasselach's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wasselach. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (2) Wasselach
Wasselach is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wasselach is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lo is staying active.
Wasselach really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wasselach keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Wasselach prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Wasselach tries to control Lo's body but Lo pushes him off. Wasselach squirms to his side and now Lo has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lo (8) vs (2) Wasselach
Lo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wasselach.
Wasselach trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Lo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wasselach rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
Wasselach is keeping busy.
Wasselach trying to control the hands but Lo won't let him.
Lo wants to control but Wasselach is keeping busy.#T13#
Lo keeps control of the position easily here as Wasselach tries to buck him off.
Wasselach can't escape the position.
Lo is not going to allow Wasselach to sit and survive in this position.
Wasselach is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
Wasselach wants to control his opponent's hands but Lo gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Wasselach's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wasselach is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wasselach tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lo controlling his opponent.
Lo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC 354
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 35 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 32 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hirsch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hirsch shoots in but Lo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hirsch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lo is fending him off so far but Hirsch persists. Nope, Lo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hirsch's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Lo
Lo stays in close to Hirsch's body and controls the position.
Hirsch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lo trying to mount his opponent but Hirsch defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hirsch.
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.
Hirsch is trying to control the position but Lo postures up. #T1#
Hirsch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hirsch being controlled here, momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lo preventing the sweep.
Hirsch 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: Hirsch (2) vs (2) Lo
Hirsch not doing much here.
#T2#
Lo gets full guard.
Lo is pulling down on Hirsch's head. It's preventing any offense from Hirsch, at least for the moment.
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard.
Lo pulls Hirsch in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Hirsch postures up.
Lo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hirsch's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (4) Lo
Hirsch pulls Lo in close to prevent any damage.
Lo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Hirsch seems keen to control Lo's posture.
Lo is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Lo postures up.
Hirsch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hirsch is looking for a triangle here but Lo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (2) vs (7) Lo#T6#
Hirsch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hirsch controlling the position for now.
Lo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hirsch is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Lo controlling the pace.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Hirsch is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hirsch! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (2) vs (10) Lo#T8#
Hirsch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lo looking to control but Hirsch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (2) vs (13) Lo
Hirsch is really stuck here.
#T9#
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
Lo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hirsch rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Lo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lo is not going to allow Hirsch to sit and survive in this position.
Lo controls the position.
Hirsch trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hirsch wants to escape the position.
#T11##SUB2#
Lo looking for the choke but no joy.
Hirsch rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Lo gets his hands free as Hirsch looks to control.
Lo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lo gets his hands free as Hirsch looks to control.
Hirsch is trying to break free.
Hirsch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Lo is riding his opponent, not letting Hirsch buck him off.
Lo gets his hands free as Hirsch looks to control.
Hirsch tries to break free.
Hirsch trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks. #T14#
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.
Hirsch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hirsch rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC 350
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 32 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hall (4) vs (0) Lo
Lo is looking to reverse the position.
Hall controlling the position from side mount.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lo for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Hall is staying tight to Lo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Hall taking a breather here.
Lo can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall slows the pace down.
Lo is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Lo being controlled for a moment.
Lo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Hall controls the position.
Hall continues to stall.
Hall wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo wants to control but Hall postures up.#T3#
Lo seems a little lost for a moment, as Hall dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Hall stalls from top position.
Lo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo trying to remain calm as Hall controls from the top position.#T5#
Lo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall controlling the position.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lo trying to remain calm as Hall controls from the top position.
Lo tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Lo struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face as Hall controls the position.
Lo tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Hall controlling the position from side mount.
Hall working away.
Lo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.#T7#
Hall trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Hall controlling the position. #T8#
Hall trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Lo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hall's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (2) Lo
Lo wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #T9#
Lo 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.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lo postures up.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (2) Lo
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall 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.
Hall being controlled here momentarily.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Hall stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall is fighting to break Lo's control of his arms but Lo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (4) Lo
Hall pulls Lo in to control the position.
Hall keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass. #T12#
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall'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.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hall controlling the position.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Lo preventing the sweep.
Lo postures up.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (4) Lo
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (6) Lo
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Lo trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Further stalling from Hall.
Hall working a defensive guard but Lo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (9) Lo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
Hall is holding Lo down, trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
CWC 345
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 32 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 48 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo shoots in but no luck this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sparxx has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sparxx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Sparxx. No joy for Lo on that attempt.
Sparxx tries for a takedown but Lo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lo tries to counter with a takedown but Sparxx is quick to defend against it.
Lo shoots in for a takedown but Sparxx shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Lo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo fails with a takedown attempt.
Leandro Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sparxx 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: Lo (0) vs (2) Sparxx#SUB2#
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (2) Sparxx
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lo not allowing Sparxx to control his hands.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Lo is riding his opponent, not letting Sparxx buck him off.
Lo is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Lo.
Sparxx trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Sparxx controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Sparxx trying to control but not successfully.
Lo controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Lo trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
Sparxx needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lo is trying to stick to Sparxx's back but Sparxx is turning into Lo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparxx. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx prevents Lo from improving his position.
Lo is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lo trying to control the position.
#T5#
Sparxx trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Lo keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo pulls Sparxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparxx from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7##SUB#
Lo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sparxx content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lo has locked up a guillotine! Lo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sparxx is holding on here and Lo must be using up a lot of energy. Sparxx has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leandro Lo!
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CWC 341
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 31 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo darts in looking for a takedown but Addams gets double underhooks and turns Lo into the cage. #TD2#
Addams pulls Lo into guard.
Addams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Addams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lo slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is controlling Lo's trapped leg to prevent Lo from advancing to side control.#T1#
Let's hope that Addams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Addams wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Addams keeping hold of Lo's head, controlling as best he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Addams tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #T2#
Lo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams trying to control here.
Addams keeping control of the position.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Addams trying to control but Lo postures up.
#T3#
Addams wants to get back to full guard.
Addams is trying to control but can't.
Lo not doing much here.
Addams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lo content to control rather than advance.
Lo trying to pass the guard but Addams defending well.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Lo is taking a breather. Addams 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.
Addams manages to get to full guard.
Addams seems keen to control Lo's posture.
Addams is continuing to stall.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.#T5#
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Addams keeps trying to improve his position.
Lo wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Lo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (3) vs (0) Addams
Addams can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo controlling from side mount.
Lo'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.
Addams struggling a bit here.
Addams tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Addams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lo is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (3) vs (2) Addams
Addams wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
Addams wants to advance to full mount but Lo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.#T8#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo 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.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lo trying to control the position.
Addams passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Addams is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Lo tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Addams wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy. #T9#
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lo controlling the position for now.
Addams uses his free foot to push down on Lo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lo. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (3) vs (5) Addams
Addams prevents Lo from getting the reversal.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Lo stops Addams from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addams is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lo wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lo working to try and regain half guard.
Addams tries to control but Lo wriggling away. #T11#
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo tries to hold on but Addams postures up.
Lo is desperately trying to improve his position but Addams has a good base and remains in mount.
Lo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Addams is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Well,Lo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Lo moves into full guard.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T13#
Lo pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Addams wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Addams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Addams passes into half guard.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position.
Addams trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom. #T14#
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Addams is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams wins on points by 5 to 3.
Lurch Addams thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 336
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 30 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rodriquez shoots in and bounces Lo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Lo wants to improve his position but instead Rodriquez has moved into half guard.
Lo is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Lo defends it. #T1#
Rodriquez uses his free foot to push down on Lo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lo. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Rodriquez
Rodriquez wants to take his opponent's back but Lo doesn't allow it.
Rodriquez looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodriquez controlling from mount. #T2#
Lo is squirming around, avoiding Rodriquez's attempts to control the action.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
Rodriquez fails to move to back control.
Lo holds on to Rodriquez as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#SUB2#
Rodriquez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lo has worked his arm free - good work by Lo!
#T3#
Lo wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriquez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lo (0) vs (7) Rodriquez
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Rodriquez is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rodriquez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (7) Rodriquez
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (9) Rodriquez
Lo controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez trying to move into half guard but instead Lo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (9) Rodriquez
Lo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard. #T6#
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez 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: Lo (4) vs (11) Rodriquez
The fighters are battling for position here. Lo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez stands and throws Lo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (4) vs (14) Rodriquez#T7#
Lo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lo is not content to let Rodriquez control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lo manages to get back to half guard.
Lo manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Lo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Lo has Rodriquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom. #T10#
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriquez pushing down on Lo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Rodriquez trying to control the pace.
Lo is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lo avoid being mounted?#T11#
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lo is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it. #T12#
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rodriquez is working for a kimura but Lo is defending it quite comfortably.
Lo tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg. #T13#
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it.
Lo controlling the position for now.#T14#
Lo wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (4) vs (17) Rodriquez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodriquez wants to control but Lo has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 17 to 4.
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez 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:
WPGC 10
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 30 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ignatowski to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lo has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lo pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lo's guard.
Lo tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lo trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Ignatowski is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Lo is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lo keeping control of the position.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Lo is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lo wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Lo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Lo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lo postures up.
#T6#
Lo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Lo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (8) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lo controlling the pace for now.
Ignatowski has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lo (11) vs (2) Ignatowski#T9#
Ignatowski trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Ignatowski tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
Lo controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
Lo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ignatowski doesn't escape.
Lo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Lo avoiding Ignatowski 's attempts to control his hands.
Lo controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lo.#T11#
Ignatowski tries to escape but Lo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Lo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Ignatowski right now.
Ignatowski breaks Lo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (11) vs (4) Ignatowski#T12#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Lo is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.
Lo wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lo's guard. #T13#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Lo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski prevents Lo from improving his position.
Lo is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski is taking a breather. Lo 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.#T14##SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura here.
Lo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
WPGC 9.5
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 29 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 45 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lo shoots for a takedown but Sparxx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Sparxx drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Sparxx
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sparxx passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well. #T1#
Lo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.#T2#
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Sparxx works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lo.
Sparxx trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Lo wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily.
Sparxx slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Sparxx stalling. #SUB2#
Sparxx is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lo is just riding it out for now. Sparxx eventually gives up the hold.
Lo tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg. #T6##SUB2#
Sparxx wants to work for an arm triangle but Lo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sparxx is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparxx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lo trying to control here.
#T7#
Sparxx moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Lo being controlled for a moment.
Lo prevents Sparxx from improving position.
Lo keeping his opponent close.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Lo is working away. #T8#
Lo stops Sparxx from passing to mount.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Lo's face as Sparxx controls the position.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to move to mount but Lo blocks the move with his legs.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working. #T10#
Lo is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Lo is looking for a sweep.
Lo wants to control but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Lo is working away. #T11##SUB2#
Sparxx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lo is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Sparxx happy to just control the position for now.
Sparxx tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo's legs. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Lo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (5) Sparxx#SUB2#
Sparxx actively working from the bottom here.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparxx keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T13#
Lo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sparxx is concentrating on defense, preventing Lo from advancing position. #SUB2#
Lo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sparxx. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (5) Sparxx#T14#
The referee asks Lo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lo prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Sparxx gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Sparxx wins on points by 6 to 5.
Tyrone Sparxx spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
WPGC 8.5
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 44 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 28 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pavlov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Lo
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lo is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Lo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lo. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Lo
Lo is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lo regains half guard.
Lo is controlling Pavlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Lo
Lo wants to control but Pavlov postures up.#T2#
Pavlov wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Lo tries to improve position but can't.
Lo holding on.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Lo is trying to improve his position.
Lo is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Pavlov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Lo
Lo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lo 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: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Lo
Lo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lo trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Lo controlling the action here.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Lo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (5) Lo
Pavlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov tries to control the position but Lo now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (8) Lo#T6#
Pavlov is in bad spot here.
Lo controlling the position well here. Pavlov rolled but Lo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pavlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lo's guard. Nice work there by Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (8) Lo
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Lo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there. #T7#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (15) vs (8) Lo
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Pavlov working away.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Lo prevents Pavlov from moving into mount. #T8#
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo struggling a bit here.
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.
Lo trying to remain calm as Pavlov controls from the top position.
Lo is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T9#
Pavlov trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Pavlov working away.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lo is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Lo is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Lo is not content to let Pavlov control the position. #T11#
Pavlov in the domination position with Lo hanging on.
Lo prevents Pavlov from improving position.
Lo tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov wants to control for a moment but Lo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lo has his hands clasped together around Pavlov's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Lo gets back to full guard.
Lo trying to control the position here.
Lo trying to control the position.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (10) Lo
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (15) vs (13) Lo
Lo working away.#T13#
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lo wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away. #T14#
Lo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pavlov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
Lo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov keeping his opponent close.
Pavlov is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
A very excited looking Matvey Pavlov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WPGC 7.5
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lo gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lo (4) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Lo taking a break here but Merlin is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merlin avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Merlin is staying active underneath Lo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merlin is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard.
Lo content to control rather than advance.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #T2#
Lo trying to control the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lo is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merlin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merlin trying to control here.
Lo is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merlin is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #T5#
Lo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (7) vs (0) Merlin#T6#
Merlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Lo stalls from top position.
Merlin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T7#
Merlin wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Lo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lo.
Lo continues to hold on tight.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Lo wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin keeping control of the position.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Lo is keen to just control but Merlin is a slippery customer.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard.
Lo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (10) vs (0) Merlin#T10#
Merlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (10) vs (2) Merlin
Lo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (10) vs (5) Merlin
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lo tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
Merlin wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merlin prevents Lo from getting the reversal.
Merlin looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Merlin avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Lo regains half guard.
Lo tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Merlin is thwarting Lo's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Merlin wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Merlin controlling the pace.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Merlin wants to advance to full mount but Lo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T14#
Lo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
WPGC 6
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 27 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 31 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo dives in and grabs Petersen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petersen pushes down on Lo's head and hops out.#TD2#
Petersen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lo did well to prevent Petersen getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Petersen
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Lo is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lo avoid being mounted?
Petersen is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen fails to move to back control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen takes Lo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lo is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (0) vs (8) Petersen
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T1#
Lo staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control.
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lo's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Petersen controls the position.
Petersen gets his hands free as Lo looks to control.
Lo tries to escape but Petersen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lo wants to control his opponent's hands but Petersen gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petersen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Petersen controlling the positon.
Petersen trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lo tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
Petersen trying to control momentarily.
Petersen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Petersen controlling from the back.
Lo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lo is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen stalling.
Lo is not content to let Petersen control the position.#SUB#
Lo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Lo trying to control here.
#T4#
Petersen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (11) Petersen
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Lo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Lo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lo is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Petersen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lo turns into him and now he's in Petersen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (11) Petersen
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.#T7#
Petersen working a defensive guard but Lo passes into half guard.
Lo passes into side control, despite Petersen's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (11) Petersen
Lo takes a little break here. Petersen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Petersen wants to control but Lo postures up.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Lo staying calm.
Petersen is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Lo just content to control the position. #T9#
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Petersen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petersen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.
Petersen wants to control but Lo postures up.#T11#
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lo is controlling the pace.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Petersen is looking to get back to full guard here but Lo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (8) vs (11) Petersen
Lo working away.
Lo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Lo trying to control the position but Petersen is working away. #T13#
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Lo content to control rather than advance.
Petersen tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.
Petersen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (11) vs (11) Petersen#T14#
Petersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lo controlling from the full mount.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo controlling from mount.
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Lo is heads and Petersen is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Petersen wins on points by 12 to 11.
After winning the bout, Conald Petersen 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:
WPGC 5.5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 27 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Lo
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Lo's head to control him but Lo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Lo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lo postures up.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Lo stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Lo
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Lo controlling from side mount.
Ignatowski wants to control but Lo postures up.
Lo just content to control the position.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Lo controlling from side mount. #T3#
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Lo keeps moving and retains side control.
Lo working away.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Lo takes a little break here. Ignatowski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Lo keeps moving and retains side control.
Lo taking a breather here.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Ignatowski won't allow Lo to pass to mount. #T5#
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lo is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Lo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Lo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Lo wants to free his trapped foot but Ignatowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski is not content to let Lo control the position.
Lo controlling the pace.
Ignatowski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lo is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Lo is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Lo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (5) Lo
Ignatowski is looking to control Lo but Lo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lo trying to control the hands but Ignatowski won't let him. #T8#
Lo rolls, trying to escape but Ignatowski keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Lo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ignatowski gets his way!
Lo wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatowski gets his hands free.
Ignatowski looking to hold on to the position here but Lo rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T9#
Ignatowski trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lo wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo controlling the position.#T10#
Lo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Lo won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.
Lo wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T11#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Lo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lo is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Ignatowski trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T14#
Lo pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
WPGC 4.5
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 27 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 34 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Savkov to the mat! Savkov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle here but Lo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Lo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savkov wants to control but Lo postures up.#T2#
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Lo controls the position from side control.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
I wouldn't like to be where Savkov is right now.
Lo taking a breather here. #T3#
Savkov struggling a bit here.
Lo controls the position. #T4#
Lo'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.
Lo is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face as Lo controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Lo controlling the position from side mount.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savkov gets back to half guard.
Lo not doing much here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Savkov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (8) vs (0) Savkov
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Savkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Savkov is looking to get to half guard.
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Savkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lo moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (11) vs (0) Savkov#SUB#
Savkov fending off the submission attempt from Lo. #T8#
What can Savkov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9#
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lo is looking to control Savkov but Savkov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Savkov tries to escape the position.
Lo keeps control of the position easily here as Savkov tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Savkov breaks Lo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (11) vs (2) Savkov
Lo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (13) vs (2) Savkov
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lo passes into half guard.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12#
Lo controlling the action here.
Savkov wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard but Lo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (16) vs (2) Savkov#T13#
Lo controlling the pace for now.
Lo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savkov for as long as he can get away with.
Savkov regains half guard.#SUB#
Lo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Savkov defend it? Lo steps over the head and cranks it - Savkov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leandro Lo! |
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Event:
WPGC 3
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 27 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Balkan drives through and clinches with Lo against the ropes.
#TD#
Balkan gets control of Lo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Balkan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Balkan is trying to hold Lo in close to prevent damage but Lo has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan gets back to full guard.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Balkan is trying to keep Lo in close.
#SUB#
Balkan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balkan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Balkan looking to control but Lo passes into half guard.
#T2#
Well, if Lo 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.
Balkan trying to hold on to Lo's head to control him but Lo postures up.
Lo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Balkan! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (3) Lo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan wants to control but Lo is having none of it.#T4#
Lo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balkan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lo content just to control the position here.
Lo avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lo controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Balkan tries to improve his position but instead Lo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (0) vs (6) Lo
Lo is hanging on to Balkan's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Lo working for a choke but Balkan is defending well.
Balkan is trying to break free.
#T6#
Lo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Balkan's body.
#T7#
Lo is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position.
Lo controlling well, preventing Balkan from escaping the position.
Balkan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T8#
It looks like Lo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
A lull in the action here.
#T9#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Balkan is keeping busy.
Lo is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Balkan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lo uses his free foot to push down on Balkan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balkan. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (9) Lo
Lo controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Balkan wants to control but Lo is having none of it.
Lo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Balkan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (0) vs (12) Lo
Lo wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Lo looking for the RNC.
Balkan trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
I would not like to be Balkan right now.
Balkan staying busy and making it hard for Lo to control. #SUB2#
Lo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Balkan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Balkan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Lo keeps control of the position as Balkan tries to break free.
Lo struggling to keep hold of the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balkan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T14#
Lo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Balkan.
Balkan turns into Lo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (12) Lo
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Balkan won't allow Lo to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
WPGC 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 27 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Turturro closes the distance and pushes Lo back into the ropes.
Lo gets underhooks to prevent Turturro's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Lo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Lo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turturro is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Turturro gets full guard.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Turturro is trying to control the position but Lo postures up.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Turturro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lo has passed into half guard!
Turturro is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Turturro wants to control the action here but instead Lo manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (0) Turturro#T2#
Turturro tries to hold on but Lo postures up.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Lo's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lo controlling the pace for now.
Turturro stops Lo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Lo has a good base and remains in mount.
Lo is stalling here but it's allowed Turturro to get half guard.
#T3#
Turturro trying to hold on to Lo's head to control him but Lo postures up.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lo is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Lo is taking a breather. Turturro 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.
Turturro tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lo is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Lo 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.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lo looking to pass the guard.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (5) vs (2) Turturro
Lo working a defensive guard here.
Lo 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: Lo (7) vs (2) Turturro#T6#
Lo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.#T7#
Lo 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.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Lo is fighting to break Turturro's control of his arms but Turturro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turturro looking to control.
#T8#
Turturro working a defensive guard but Lo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (10) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Lo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Lo slows the pace down.
Turturro tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
Lo trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Lo working away.
Turturro is looking to regain half guard here but Lo keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.
Lo is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it.
Lo prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro controlling the position for now.
Lo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11##SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking for subs off his back but Lo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Lo is taking a breather. Turturro 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.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lo trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Lo prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro trying to control but Lo postures up.
#T13#
Lo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lo is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Turturro wants to control but Lo passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (13) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.#T14#
Lo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
Lo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
WPGC 1
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 31 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 27 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo shoots for a double leg takedown but Boesku sprawls well. He's pushed Lo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Boesku manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lo on his heels. He'll look to pass Lo's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Lo
Boesku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Boesku trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Boesku is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lo wants to sweep here but Boesku controlling him for the moment.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
Boesku passes Lo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Boesku 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.
Boesku 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.#T1#
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lo trying to hold on to Boesku's head to control him but Boesku postures up.
Lo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T2#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boesku is one step ahead there.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boesku looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boesku is aware though and is defending well.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lo wants to sweep here but Boesku controlling him for the moment.
Lo has Boesku pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Lo keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Lo pulls Boesku in close to prevent any damage.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Lo working a defensive guard here.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Boesku trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo wants to sweep here but Boesku controlling him for the moment.
Lo trying to control the position.
Boesku is looking to pass into half guard but Lo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (2) Lo
Boesku looking to control but Lo passes into half guard.
#T6#
Boesku wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Lo is controlling the pace.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.
Boesku regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Boesku wants to sweep but no luck.
Lo is pushing down on Boesku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boesku is fighting to maintain full guard but Lo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boesku has a hand on Lo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (2) vs (5) Lo
Lo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lo wants to take Boesku's back here but Boesku is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boesku working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Lo fails to take his opponent's back.
Boesku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boesku is looking to escape.
Lo controlling from the full mount.
Lo trying to control but Boesku is having none of it. #T9#
Boesku tries to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
Boesku is trying to escape the mount.
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lo wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Boesku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boesku tries to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
Boesku is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boesku regains half guard.
Lo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lo tries to pass to full mount but Boesku defends it.
Lo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boesku! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (2) vs (8) Lo
Boesku is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Lo controlling his opponent.
Boesku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boesku is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boesku working to try and regain half guard.
Boesku is trying to reverse the position but instead Lo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Boesku (2) vs (11) Lo
Boesku is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T14#
Lo doesn't have the hooks in and Boesku manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (4) vs (11) Lo
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo pulls Boesku in close to prevent any damage.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Prelims
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Iain Tower! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 27 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lo. #CL#
Tower has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Lo has clasped his hands together around Tower's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tower (0) vs (4) Lo
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lo controls the position from side control.
Tower can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo controlling from side mount. #T1#
Tower wants to control but Lo postures up.
Lo controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
We've been hearing good reports from Tower's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tower, who protects the arm well.
Tower struggling a bit here.
Tower tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
A lull in the action here as Lo stalls from top position.
Tower tries to improve position but can't.
Tower is working hard here to advance position.
Tower seems a little lost for a moment, as Lo dominates the positioning.
Tower is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tower is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Lo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Tower regains half guard.
Lo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Let's hope that Lo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tower tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Tower wants to control but Lo passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (0) vs (7) Lo
Tower is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Lo controlling from side mount.
Tower manages to get back to half guard.
Tower wants to get back to full guard but Lo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (0) vs (10) Lo
Tower tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo working away.#T8#
Lo happy to just control the position for now.
Tower is looking for a sweep.
Tower is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tower (4) vs (10) Lo
Tower is looking to control Lo but Lo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lo trying to control but not successfully. #T9##SUB#
Tower is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lo for a finish.
Tower controlling from the back.
Lo can't escape the position.
Tower trying to control.
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.
Tower has the hooks in. Lo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tower wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Lo turns into Tower and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (4) vs (12) Lo
Tower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lo controls the pace.
Lo advances to half guard. #SUB#
Tower looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Lo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (4) vs (15) Lo
Tower prevents Lo from taking his back.
Tower tries to improve his position but instead Lo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tower (4) vs (18) Lo
Lo not allowing Tower to control his hands.
Well,Tower is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
I really don't envy Tower right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lo controlling the positon.
Tower is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Lo working for the choke.
Lo controlling well, preventing Tower from escaping the position.
Tower wants to control his opponent's hands but Lo gets his hands free. #T13#
Tower rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
Lo controlling from the back.
Tower trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tower tries to escape the position.
Well, with Lo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Tower is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Good control from Lo.
Lo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Tower trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Tower wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tower trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 18 to 4. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Prelims
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 26 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Makarov to the ground. Lo is now in Makarov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) Makarov
Makarov seems keen to control Lo's posture.#SUB2#
Makarov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lo stays in close to Makarov's body and controls the position.
Lo preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo pushing down on Makarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makarov wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
#T1#
Lo stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov is trying to get back to full guard.
Makarov wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Makarov moves into full guard.
#T2#
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Makarov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lo passes into half guard.
Makarov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Lo content to control rather than advance.
Makarov is trying to control but can't.
Makarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Makarov has his hands clasped together around Lo's back. He's all about the action.
Makarov is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Makarov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lo is looking to advance position but Makarov won't allow it.
Makarov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T5##SUB#
Lo 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.
Makarov trying to control here.
#T6#
Makarov tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Lo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lo is working hard here to advance position.
Makarov is looking to improve his position.
Makarov is holding on to half guard well.#T7#
Makarov won't allow Lo to pass to mount.
Lo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Makarov is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Lo seems content to control.#T8#
Lo wants to pass the guard but Makarov is defending well.
Makarov is staying active underneath Lo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makarov keeping hold of Lo's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Makarov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Makarov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makarov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Makarov#T9#
Lo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Makarov passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Makarov sits in half guard.
Makarov tries to pass to full mount but Lo defends it. #T10##SUB2#
Makarov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lo is just riding it out for now. Makarov eventually gives up the hold.
Lo tries to roll over but Makarov keeps him under control.
Lo trying to control but Makarov postures up.
#T11#
Makarov controlling the action here.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
Makarov is thwarting Lo's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Lo gets back to full guard.
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Makarov passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Lo is pressing down on Makarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makarov won't allow Lo to sweep him here.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Makarov keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Lo keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Lo controlling Makarov's posture.
Makarov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Makarov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Makarov wins on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 328
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Hirsch takes the fight into the clinch.
Hirsch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Hirsch has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lo regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Lo
Hirsch 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hirsch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Lo has his foot on Hirsch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hirsch works his way back into a safe position though.
Lo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hirsch preventing the sweep.
Lo trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Hirsch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hirsch has managed to get both his arms back between Lo's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Lo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hirsch has picked Lo up and slammed him! Lo can't keep hold of the triangle and Hirsch manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Lo
Lo is looking to reverse the position.
Hirsch happy to just control the position for now.
Lo struggling a bit here.#T3#
Lo tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Lo is trying to control Hirsch's posture but Hirsch avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lo is trying to improve his position.
Hirsch slows the pace down.
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Lo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Hirsch taking a breather here.
Lo tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Lo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (7) vs (0) Lo
Lo is trying to escape the mount.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lo tries to control the position but Hirsch now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (10) vs (0) Lo
I really don't envy Lo right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lo staying busy and making it hard for Hirsch to control. #T5#
Lo trying to control the action but Hirsch just sinks the hooks in.
Lo is in bad spot here.
Hirsch avoiding Lo 's attempts to control his hands.
Hirsch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hirsch controlling his opponent. #T6#
Lo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hirsch fails to advance to Lo's back.
Hirsch avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Lo tries to hold on but Hirsch postures up.#T7#
Lo tries to improve his position but instead Hirsch has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (13) vs (0) Lo
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hirsch controlling the positon.
Lo trying to control the action but Hirsch just sinks the hooks in.
Lo tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
Lo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T8#
Lo wants to escape the position.
Lo is still trying to improve position.
Hirsch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lo trying to control the hands but Hirsch won't let him.
Lo tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Hirsch is trying to stick to Lo's back but Lo is turning into Hirsch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hirsch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (13) vs (2) Lo
Lo trying to move into half guard but instead Hirsch has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (15) vs (2) Lo
Hirsch postures up.
Lo working a defensive guard but Hirsch passes into half guard.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (18) vs (2) Lo
Lo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hirsch taking a breather here.
Hirsch tries to advance to mount but Lo denies him. #T10#
Lo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hirsch is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (20) vs (2) Lo
Lo tries to hold on but Hirsch postures up.
Lo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lo tries to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Hirsch looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lo is looking to get to half guard.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hirsch controlling from the full mount.
Lo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lo regains half guard.#T12#
Hirsch controlling the pace.
Lo wants to get back to full guard.
Lo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hirsch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hirsch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (20) vs (6) Lo
Hirsch tries to escape the position.
Hirsch trying to control the action but Lo just sinks the hooks in.
Lo keeps control of the position as Hirsch tries to break free.
#T13##SUB2#
Lo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hirsch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hirsch for a finish. #SUB2#
Hirsch is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lo gets his way!
#SUB2#
Lo looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Lo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T14#
Lo is riding his opponent, not letting Hirsch buck him off.
Hirsch tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo gets his hands free as Hirsch looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Our winner, Harry Hirsch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Steel vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 24 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
El Toro looking to score a takedown here. Lo is defending well but El Toro drives through and ends up in Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Lo
El Toro 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.
El Toro won't allow Lo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. El Toro stacks Lo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by El Toro! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (0) Lo
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
El Toro just content to control the position.
El Toro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lo for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
El Toro works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (8) vs (0) Lo#T1#
Lo is wriggling around trying to escape.
El Toro tries to control but Lo wriggling away.
Lo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
El Toro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape.
Lo is wriggling around trying to escape.
El Toro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
El Toro wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
El Toro content just to control the position here.
Lo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lo trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Toro in particular looking to stall.
Lo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lo is controlling El Toro's posture.
Lo looking to control.
#T3#
El Toro wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo 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: El Toro (8) vs (2) Lo
Lo is taking a breather. El Toro 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.
Lo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (8) vs (5) Lo
El Toro tries to reverse the position but Lo maintains control.
Lo controlling the pace for now.
El Toro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Lo controlling from the full mount.
El Toro is looking to get to half guard.
El Toro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lo prevents El Toro from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
El Toro is defending against the submission attempts here by Lo.
Lo tries to pass to full mount but El Toro defends it.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Lo wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro can't keep his opponent in guard - Lo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lo is working away from the top position though.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Lo wants to pass the guard but El Toro is defending well.
Lo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
El Toro is controlling Lo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
El Toro is staying active underneath Lo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
El Toro is controlling Lo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lo stalling. #SUB2#
Lo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
El Toro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for El Toro.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment.
Lo looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (10) vs (5) Lo
El Toro wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T9#
Lo has El Toro pulled in close to control his posture.
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
El Toro trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Toro defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lo is looking for a triangle here but El Toro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (13) vs (5) Lo
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lo is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Lo being controlled for a moment.
Lo is looking to reverse the position.
Lo is not content to let El Toro control the position. #SUB#
El Toro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lo is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Lo is trying to escape the position but El Toro is controlling the position.
El Toro wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo wants to control but El Toro postures up.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo gets back to half guard.
Lo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.
Lo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control El Toro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Lo wants to get back to full guard.
Lo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.
El Toro is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.
El Toro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
El Toro is thwarting Lo's attempts to control the position.
El Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
El Toro is thwarting Lo's attempts to control the position.
Lo wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
#T13#
El Toro controlling the pace.
Lo is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lo trying to control from the bottom.
El Toro wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position.
Lo trying to control from the bottom.
Lo gets full guard.
Lo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Toro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB2#
Lo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. El Toro stacks Lo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by El Toro! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (16) vs (5) Lo
Lo tries to bench press El Toro off him but El Toro keeps the position.
Lo is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it. #SUB#
El Toro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 16 to 5.
Our winner, Galtero El Toro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Camara vs Petersen
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lo tries to keep at a distance but Zulu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lo goes for a takedown attempt but Zulu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Zulu gets a clinch. #TD2#
Zulu has Lo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zulu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lo tumbling to the mat - Zulu dives into Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Zulu
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zulu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Zulu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zulu being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zulu.#T3#
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Lo looking to control.
#T4#
Lo being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu looking to pass the guard.
Lo seems keen to control Zulu's posture.#T5#
Zulu looking to pass the guard.
Lo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lo being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Lo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zulu trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo 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.#T7#
Zulu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zulu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Lo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zulu is pushing down on Lo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lo is fighting to maintain full guard but Zulu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zulu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zulu wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position. #T9#
Lo trying to control but Zulu postures up.
Zulu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Zulu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T10#
Lo trying to hold on to Zulu's head to control him but Zulu postures up.
Zulu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
More stalling from Zulu.
Zulu is thwarting Lo's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Zulu trying to control from Lo's half guard. Lo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lo trying to control the position.
#T12#
Zulu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Zulu stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position.
Zulu with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yet more stalling tactics from Zulu.#T13#
Zulu stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Zulu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zulu advances to half guard.
Lo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lo pulls Zulu in to control the position. #T14#
Zulu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lo managing to control the position.
Zulu 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, Shaka Zulu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Skallagrimsson gets a double leg takedown into Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Skallagrimsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skallagrimsson is one step ahead there.
Skallagrimsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson is pushing down on Lo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lo is fighting to maintain full guard but Skallagrimsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Lo trying to control here.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Skallagrimsson sits in half guard.
Skallagrimsson is taking a breather. Lo 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.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from Lo's half guard. Lo has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Lo is pulling down on Skallagrimsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Skallagrimsson, at least for the moment.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing that Skallagrimsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Lo pulls Skallagrimsson in to control the position.
Let's hope that Lo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson 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. #T4#
Lo keeping full guard, as Skallagrimsson tries to pass.
Skallagrimsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully. #T5#
Skallagrimsson controlling from the top position.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Lo keeping full guard, as Skallagrimsson tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
Skallagrimsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skallagrimsson being controlled here momentarily.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully. #T7#
Skallagrimsson looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (2) Lo
Skallagrimsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skallagrimsson working a defensive guard but Lo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (5) Lo
Skallagrimsson gets back to half guard.#T8#
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Lo trying to control the pace.
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Skallagrimsson is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
Skallagrimsson trying to get back to full guard but Lo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (8) Lo
Skallagrimsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lo controlling his opponent. #T10#
Skallagrimsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Lo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (11) Lo
Lo has the hooks in. Skallagrimsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Well, with Lo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Skallagrimsson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Skallagrimsson is really stuck here.
Good control from Lo.
Lo has the hooks in. Skallagrimsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Lo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Skallagrimsson's body.
It looks like Lo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Skallagrimsson is really stuck here.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Skallagrimsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skallagrimsson is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skallagrimsson avoid being mounted?
Lo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Skallagrimsson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (14) Lo#T13#
Skallagrimsson is looking to reverse the position.
Skallagrimsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lo's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Lo seems content to control.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Lo to pass to mount.
Skallagrimsson manages to get to full guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skallagrimsson wants to hit a sweep here but Lo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Skallagrimsson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (17) Lo#T14#
Lo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Skallagrimsson can't escape the position.
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 17 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC 323 - Prelims
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Balkan forces Lo back against the cage and clinches.
Balkan jumps guard but Lo stands there with Balkan around his waist. Balkan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Balkan jumps guard and drags Lo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan has his hands on Lo's head, controlling the position.
Balkan trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Balkan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lo controls the pace.
Balkan is trying to control the position but Lo postures up.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan controlling the position.#T2#
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Lo passes into half guard.
Balkan trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Lo is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Lo slows the pace down in half guard.
Lo wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
#T5#
Well, if Lo 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.
Balkan is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Lo wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well. #T6##SUB#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Balkan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Balkan has an active guard here but Lo has managed to pass into half guard.
Lo not doing much here.
Lo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Balkan trying to control but Lo postures up.
Lo prevents Balkan from improving his position.#T9#
Lo content to control rather than advance.
Balkan tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Balkan wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Lo stalling.
Balkan controlling the position well.
Lo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T11#
Balkan controlling the position well.
Balkan won't allow Lo to pass to mount.
Balkan trying to control here.
#T12#
Balkan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Balkan trying to control but Lo postures up.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
Lo stalling. #T13#
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Balkan is trying to control but Lo passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (3) Lo
Balkan is being controlled here.
Balkan tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position. #T14#
Balkan wants to control but Lo postures up.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Balkan is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Balkan is not content to let Lo control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is letting Lo control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 3 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Pavlov vs Read
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Camara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (4) vs (0) Lo
The referee asks Camara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Camara prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Camara slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lo prevents Camara from improving position.
Camara 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.#T2#
Lo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (4) vs (4) Lo
Lo is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
Camara trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Camara tries to break free.
Lo controlling the position well here. Camara rolled but Lo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Camara can't escape the position.
#T3#
Camara trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks.
Lo is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
Camara trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks.
Lo keeps control of the position as Camara tries to break free.
Camara trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lo.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Lo avoiding Camara 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
I really don't envy Camara right now.
Lo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Camara doesn't escape.
Lo wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Camara rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
Lo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Camara's body.
Lo doesn't have the hooks in and Camara manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (4) Lo#T6#
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Lo controlling the position.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Camara'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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Camara trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo is pulling down on Camara's head. It's preventing any offense from Camara, at least for the moment.
Lo being controlled here, momentarily.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
Camara postures up.
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Camara preventing the sweep. #T11#
Camara wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lo pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
Camara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lo's guard.
Lo is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lo wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T13#
Camara trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
Camara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camara is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Lo tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Camara sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Abubakar Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Prelims
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci shoots in looking for a takedown but Lo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lavicci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Lavicci feints and as Lo raises his hands in defense, Lavicci changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Lo has Lavicci pulled in close to control his posture.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lo pulls Lavicci in close to his closed guard and prevents Lavicci from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment.
Lo passes into half guard.
Lavicci desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Lo prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Lo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face as Lo controls the position.
Lo working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is being controlled here.
Lavicci tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lo takes a little break here. Lavicci wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lavicci is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Lo working away.
Lo staying calm.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo controls the position.#T6#
Lo'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.
Lavicci tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
Lavicci controls the position for a moment.#T7#
Lo slows the pace down.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face as Lo controls the position.
Lo is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T8#
Lo taking a breather here.
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
Lo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lavicci will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T9#
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face as Lo controls the position. #T10#
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
Lo controls the position from side control.#T11#
Lavicci tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Lo controls the position.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lo takes a little break here. Lavicci wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T14#
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC 320 - Fiso vs Brown
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Lo keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
Skallagrimsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skallagrimsson controls the pace.#T1#
Skallagrimsson stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Skallagrimsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skallagrimsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Lo controlling Skallagrimsson's posture.
Skallagrimsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
Skallagrimsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Skallagrimsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skallagrimsson is still trying to improve position.
Skallagrimsson stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Skallagrimsson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Lo to sweep him here. #T4#
Skallagrimsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo is controlling Skallagrimsson's posture.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
Skallagrimsson is looking to pass into half guard but Lo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (4) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position. #T5#
Lo controlling Skallagrimsson's posture.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
Skallagrimsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skallagrimsson controls the pace.
It looks like Skallagrimsson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Skallagrimsson pushes down on Lo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skallagrimsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Skallagrimsson is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it.
Skallagrimsson prevents Lo from improving his position.
Skallagrimsson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (2) vs (7) Skallagrimsson
Lo holds on, trying desperately to control.#T9#
Skallagrimsson content just to control the position here.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Lo is having none of it. #T10#
Lo wants to hold on but Skallagrimsson pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
Skallagrimsson is stalling here but it's allowed Lo to get half guard.
Skallagrimsson controlling the pace.
Lo is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Skallagrimsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lo trying to control here.
Lo manages to get to full guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T12#
Lo controlling Skallagrimsson's posture.
Lo being controlled here, momentarily.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (7) Skallagrimsson#T13#
Skallagrimsson looking to control.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skallagrimsson wants to hit a sweep here but Lo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Skallagrimsson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (7) vs (7) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Skallagrimsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Lo is heads and Skallagrimsson is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Lo takes the fight on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
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 12 wins and 10 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hanagan shoots in and bounces Lo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (0) Lo
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Lo is controlling Hanagan's posture.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanagan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Lo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanagan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (0) Lo
Lo tries to buck Hanagan off but Hanagan is having none of it.
Hanagan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanagan (7) vs (0) Lo
Lo is squirming around, avoiding Hanagan's attempts to control the action.
Lo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lo can't escape the position.
Hanagan controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Lo tries to hold on but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan controlling his opponent.
Hanagan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo tries to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Hanagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape. #T3#
Lo tries to hold on but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Hanagan looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lo tries to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Hanagan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hanagan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Hanagan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape.
Hanagan prevents Lo from getting the reversal.
Hanagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape. #T5##SUB#
Hanagan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lo turns into him and now he's in Hanagan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (7) vs (2) Lo
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Hanagan.
Hanagan trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Hanagan 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: Hanagan (9) vs (2) Lo
Hanagan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lo! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (12) vs (2) Lo
Hanagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape. #T6#
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Hanagan is looking to take Lo's back but instead Lo gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Hanagan is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.#T7#
Hanagan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lo is positioning himself well to prevent Hanagan advancing to mount.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Lo keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Hanagan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lo is pressing down on Hanagan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
Hanagan content to control rather than advance.
Hanagan trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it. #T9#
Lo trying to hold on to Hanagan's head to control him but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lo! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (15) vs (2) Lo
Hanagan fails to advance to Lo's back.
Hanagan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hanagan is looking to work his way around to Lo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lo wants to control but Hanagan is having none of it.#T10#
Lo tries to reverse the position but Hanagan maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan controlling the pace for now.
Hanagan looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanagan wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Hanagan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lo is controlling an arm, preventing Hanagan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hanagan tries to control but Lo wriggling away.
Hanagan controlling from mount. #T12#
Hanagan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lo for as long as he can get away with.
Lo is squirming around, avoiding Hanagan's attempts to control the action.
Hanagan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanagan tries to take his opponent's back but Lo turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (15) vs (4) Lo#T13#
Hanagan wants to hit a sweep here but Lo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanagan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (15) vs (7) Lo
Hanagan is desperately trying to improve his position but Lo has a good base and remains in mount.
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lo prevents Hanagan from getting the reversal.#T14#
Hanagan is working hard here to advance position.
Lo content just to control the position here.
Hanagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanagan tries to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Charley Hanagan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
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 4 wins and 5 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gomes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lo is fending him off so far but Gomes persists. Nope, Lo circles away and we're back to standing.
Lo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomes as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Gomes closes the distance and pushes Lo back into the cage.
Gomes is pressed up against the cage. Lo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomes down to the mat. Gomes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gomes looks for a takedown but Lo sprawls well.#TD2#
Lo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Lo
Gomes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomes wants to hit a sweep here but Lo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gomes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Lo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo wants to take Gomes's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Gomes has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (8) Lo
Lo gets his hands free as Gomes looks to control.
Gomes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Good control from Lo.
Lo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Gomes just trying to survive but Lo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Lo controlling well, preventing Gomes from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lo controlling the positon.
More stalling from Lo.
Gomes trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Lo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gomes.
Gomes tries to escape the position.
Gomes trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Gomes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gomes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lo keeps control of the position as Gomes tries to break free.
Gomes trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Lo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lo gets his hands free as Gomes looks to control.
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.
Lo is not going to allow Gomes to sit and survive in this position.
Well, with Lo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gomes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
What can Gomes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T7#
Lo not allowing Gomes to control his hands.
Gomes wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Lo biding his time, controlling Gomes.
Gomes trying to control the action but Lo just sinks the hooks in.
Gomes wants to escape the position.
Lo controlling the position well here. Gomes rolled but Lo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gomes trying to control the action but Lo just sinks the hooks in. #T9#
Lo is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
Lo controls the position.
Gomes trying to control the hands but Lo won't let him.
Gomes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lo.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lo is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off. #T11##SUB2#
Gomes is looking to control the hands but Lo breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leandro Lo! |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
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 24 wins and 21 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; More IsMore!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo looks for a takedown but IsMore sprawls well.#CL2#
IsMore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Lo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) IsMore
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
IsMore looking for submissions off his back.
IsMore trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (0) IsMore
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
IsMore can't escape the position.
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
IsMore is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
IsMore wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (8) vs (0) IsMore
Lo is hanging on to IsMore's back as he tries to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo controlling the position well here. IsMore rolled but Lo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lo has the hooks in. IsMore is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Lo doesn't have the hooks in and IsMore manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (8) vs (2) IsMore
IsMore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
IsMore being controlled here momentarily.
IsMore trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
IsMore is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
IsMore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
IsMore wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
IsMore won't allow Lo to sweep him here.
Lo has control of IsMore's left arm, preventing IsMore from doing any damage. #T5#
IsMore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
IsMore tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Lo seems keen to control IsMore's posture.
IsMore trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (10) vs (2) IsMore#T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now IsMore is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (10) vs (4) IsMore
Lo looking to control.
IsMore trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
IsMore content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Lo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lo keeping full guard, as IsMore tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
IsMore wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving. #T8##SUB#
Lo working for a triangle but IsMore defends it easily.
Lo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
IsMore controlling from the top position.
Lo keeping full guard, as IsMore tries to pass. #T9#
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but IsMore is proving a slippery customer.
IsMore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lo keeping full guard, as IsMore tries to pass.
Lo seems keen to control IsMore's posture.#T10#
IsMore controls from within his opponent's guard.
IsMore trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom. #T11#
IsMore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
IsMore wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo keeping full guard, as IsMore tries to pass. #T12#
Lo wants to sweep here but IsMore controlling him for the moment.
IsMore wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
IsMore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
IsMore wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo is pulling down on IsMore's head. It's preventing any offense from IsMore, at least for the moment.#T13#
Lo keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
IsMore 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.
Lo trying to control the position here.
IsMore wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.#T14#
Lo looking to control.
Lo keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
IsMore looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (12) vs (4) IsMore
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. IsMore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 12 to 4. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Halli vs Brown
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 20 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camara pinned against the cage. Camara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Camara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lo did well to prevent Camara getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Camara
Camara content to control rather than advance.
Camara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Camara controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Camara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Lo is not content to let Camara control the position.
Camara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Camara might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Camara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lo defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Camara content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Camara has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camara passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Camara
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lo can't escape the position.
Camara avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Lo is desperately trying to improve his position but Camara has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Lo stops Camara from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Camara tries to control but Lo wriggling away.
Lo is looking to get to half guard.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Camara with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Lo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Camara is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camara is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Camara might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lo trying to control but Camara postures up.
#T7#
Camara not doing much here.
Lo gets full guard.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T8#
Lo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Camara forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Lo is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara controlling the action here.
Lo is not content to let Camara control the position.#T10#
Camara is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it.
Camara content to control rather than advance.
Camara passes into side control, despite Lo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (8) Camara#T11#
Lo is looking for a sweep.
Camara is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Camara is trying to get an arm triangle but Lo is defending well. #SUB2#
Camara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T12#
Lo prevents Camara from improving position.
Lo wants to control but Camara postures up.
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camara tries to advance to mount but Lo denies him.
Well,Lo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13##SUB2#
Camara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Camara content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lo tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Abubakar Camara 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:
CWC 305 - Montreal
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Toro but El Toro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lo fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
El Toro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lo (0) vs (4) El Toro
El Toro taking a breather here.
Lo is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo is looking for a sweep.#T1#
El Toro wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
El Toro is trying to get an arm triangle but Lo is defending well.
El Toro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
El Toro taking a break here but Lo is having none of it and regains half guard.
El Toro is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it.
Lo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (4) El Toro
El Toro wants to control but Lo postures up.#T3#
El Toro seems a little lost for a moment, as Lo dominates the positioning.
El Toro holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo slows the pace down.
El Toro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.#T4#
You can see the frustration on El Toro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Toro tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
El Toro wants to control but Lo postures up.
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
Lo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5#
El Toro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo staying calm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T6#
Lo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lo taking a breather here.
El Toro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (6) El Toro#T7#
El Toro is controlling the pace.
El Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
El Toro is stalling here. Lo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! El Toro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (8) vs (6) El Toro
El Toro is trying to get back to half guard.
Lo taking a breather here. #T8#
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
El Toro struggling a bit here.
Lo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
El Toro wants to control but Lo postures up.#T9#
Lo is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo is staying tight to El Toro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
El Toro tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T10#
El Toro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Toro is still trying to improve position.
Lo just content to control the position.
El Toro tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
El Toro seems a little lost for a moment, as Lo dominates the positioning.
Lo working away.
El Toro is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Lo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lo prefers to stall for the moment though.
El Toro is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
El Toro tries to improve position but can't.
El Toro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
El Toro wants to control but Lo postures up.#T12#
El Toro is looking to regain half guard here but Lo keeps moving and retains side control.
El Toro keeping his opponent close.
El Toro is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
El Toro can't do much from the bottom here.
El Toro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
El Toro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
El Toro is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?#T14#
Lo is taking a breather. El Toro 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.
El Toro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (11) vs (6) El Toro
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 11 to 6. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Silva Jr vs Sparxx
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen gets caught napping as Lo dives in and scores a takedown. Petersen manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen looking to control.
#T1#
Lo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lo stalling.
Petersen trying to hold on to Lo's head to control him but Lo postures up.
Petersen tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.#T2#
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen managing to control the position.
Petersen trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Petersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Petersen#T3#
Petersen is looking to advance position but Lo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (6) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen working to try and regain half guard.
Lo avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Lo controlling from the full mount.
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Lo has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen wants to control but Lo is having none of it.
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Petersen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (9) vs (2) Petersen
Lo keeps control of the position as Petersen tries to break free.
Lo is controlling the position but Petersen somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Lo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Petersen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (9) vs (4) Petersen
Lo has his hands on Petersen's head, controlling the position.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (11) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen is trying to keep Lo in close.
Lo won't allow Petersen to sweep him here. #T8#
Petersen trying to control the position.
Lo wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Lo preventing the sweep.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (11) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (11) vs (9) Petersen#SUB2#
Petersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petersen tries to move to mount but Lo blocks the move with his legs.
Lo is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it. #T10#
Lo manages to get back to half guard.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lo is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Petersen is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Petersen controlling the pace.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Lo is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well. #T12#
Petersen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lo's thigh. Lo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lo 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.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Lo wants to get back to full guard.
Lo won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Lo is in trouble now - Petersen has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (11) vs (12) Petersen
Lo tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.#T13#
Petersen controlling from mount.
Lo is trying to reverse the position but instead Petersen has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lo (11) vs (15) Petersen
Petersen biding his time, controlling Lo.
It looks like Petersen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T14#
Lo tries to escape the position.
Lo staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control.
Lo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Petersen.
Petersen controlling well, preventing Lo from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 15 to 11.
A very excited looking Conald Petersen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lo to the mat! Lo manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo is controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Silva Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Lo pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.#T4#
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Silva Jr pushes down on Lo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
Lo is staying active underneath Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Lo trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Well, if Silva Jr 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Silva Jr
Lo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva Jr off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (5) Silva Jr#T7#
Lo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Silva Jr just trying to survive but Lo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silva Jr tries to escape but Lo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Silva Jr can't escape the position.
Silva Jr breaks Lo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (7) Silva Jr
Silva Jr trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva Jr wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Silva Jr is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now. #T9#
Lo keeping hold of Silva Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Silva Jr tries to pass to full mount but Lo defends it. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lo is just riding it out for now. Silva Jr eventually gives up the hold. #T10##SUB2#
Lo is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva Jr.
Lo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Silva Jr passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Silva Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lo! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (4) vs (10) Silva Jr
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape. #T12#
Silva Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T13##SUB2#
Silva Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Lo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Silva Jr trying to control but Lo is having none of it.
Lo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 10 to 4.
Rich Silva Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
Rich Silva Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Priest vs Bangsit
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) Blood#SUB2#
Blood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lo defends it easily.
Blood controlling the position.
Lo 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blood for as long as he can get away with.
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.#T1#
Blood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lo postures up.
#T2#
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Blood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Lo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Blood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lo won't allow Blood to sweep him here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Blood keeps trying to improve his position.
Lo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blood being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Blood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blood is continuing to stall.#T6#
The adventures of Blood the control monster continue. Boring.
Lo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Lo'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.
Blood pulls Lo in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T9#
Lo wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Blood being controlled here, momentarily.
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Blood keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
Lo controlling from the top position.
Blood controlling the position.#T11#
Lo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Blood has control of Lo's left arm, preventing Lo from doing any damage.
Blood wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Lo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully.
Lo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blood seems keen to control Lo's posture.#T14#
Blood looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Leandro Lo retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
CWC 301 -Jackson vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morgan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lo shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lo shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Morgan tries to counter it with a takedown but Lo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Lo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lo off to one side.
Lo shoots in but no luck this time.
Lo shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morgan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely.#TD#
Lo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) Morgan#T1#
Morgan trying to hold on to Lo's head to control him but Lo postures up.
#SUB2#
Morgan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lo pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan is trying to reverse the position but instead Lo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lo (8) vs (0) Morgan#T2#
Morgan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lo not allowing Morgan to control his hands.
Lo controlling well, preventing Morgan from escaping the position.
Lo controlling the position well here. Morgan rolled but Lo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
Morgan trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Morgan really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Lo's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.#T4#
Lo controls the action.
Morgan just trying to survive but Lo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Morgan trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks.
Morgan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lo's guard. Nice work there by Morgan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (8) vs (2) Morgan#T5#
Morgan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lo controlling Morgan's posture.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Lo 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: Lo (10) vs (2) Morgan#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Morgan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (10) vs (6) Morgan
Morgan trying to control momentarily.
Morgan is trying to control but Lo is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Morgan controlling from mount.
Morgan wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
Morgan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T8#
Lo is squirming around, avoiding Morgan's attempts to control the action.
Morgan takes Lo's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (10) vs (9) Morgan
Lo holding both Morgan 's hands and preventing any damage.
Morgan biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T9#
Lo trying to control the position but Morgan manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Morgan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morgan is hanging on to Lo's back as he tries to escape.
Lo is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan is trying to stick to Lo's back but Lo is turning into Morgan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morgan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (12) vs (9) Morgan#T10##SUB2#
Morgan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lo uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (15) vs (9) Morgan
Morgan being controlled for a moment.
Morgan tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position. #T11#
Lo working away.
Morgan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (15) vs (13) Morgan
Good control from Morgan.#SUB2#
Lo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T12#
Morgan is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Morgan is working for a kimura but Lo is defending it quite comfortably.
Morgan is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.
Lo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Morgan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Lo is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morgan stalling.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
Lo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morgan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morgan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (19) vs (13) Morgan#T14#
Morgan just trying to survive but Lo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Lo.
Lo keeps control of the position as Morgan tries to break free.
Lo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan wants to control his opponent's hands but Lo gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 19 to 13.
Leandro Lo retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 30 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lo tries to sprawl but Bok drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Bok#SUB2#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bok frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Bok
Lo tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Bok prevents Lo from getting the reversal.
Bok with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
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.
Bok tries to control but Lo wriggling away.
Bok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok fails to advance to Lo's back.
Bok forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (0) vs (8) Bok#SUB2#
Lo is in a bad position with Bok working for a choke. Lo manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (8) Bok
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (8) Bok#T2#
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (5) vs (10) Bok
Bok trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Lo defends it.
Lo is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Bok trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Lo is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lo avoid being mounted?
Bok stalling.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Lo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Bok is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lo reverses the position - he's now on top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (7) vs (10) Bok
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lo preventing the sweep.
Bok keeps trying to improve his position.
Bok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (10) vs (10) Bok
Bok manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Bok wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (13) vs (10) Bok
Bok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lo content just to control the position here.
Lo prevents Bok from getting the reversal.#T6#
Lo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bok is looking to escape.
Bok manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bok wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lo prevents Bok from improving his position.
Lo controlling the pace. #T7#
Bok tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bok tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (16) vs (10) Bok#T8#
Bok working to try and regain half guard.
Lo controlling the pace for now.
Bok tries to reverse the position but Lo maintains control.
Lo controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Bok tries to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
Bok is trying desperately to improve position.
Bok gets back to half guard.
Bok wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lo won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Bok pulls Lo in to control the position.
Bok wants to hit a sweep here but Lo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bok there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (19) vs (10) Bok
Lo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bok is desperately trying to improve his position but Lo has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lo forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (22) vs (10) Bok
Bok tries to break free.
#T13#
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lo avoiding Bok 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Bok right now.
Bok trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Bok rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Lo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bok with the active half guard here but Lo passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (25) vs (10) Bok
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 25 to 10.
Leandro Lo retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Hirsch is pressing down on Lo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lo preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hirsch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo slips nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo prevents Hirsch from improving his position.#T1#
Lo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch regains half guard.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Hirsch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.
Hirsch wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Hirsch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hirsch is trying to keep Lo in close.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment.
Hirsch keeps trying to improve his position.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there. #T4#
Hirsch is trying to keep Lo in close.
Hirsch pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Hirsch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Hirsch is trying to keep Lo in close.
#T5#
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hirsch looking to control.
Lo won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Lo being controlled here momentarily.
Hirsch controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself. #T6##SUB2#
Hirsch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Lo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Lo won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Lo passes Hirsch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hirsch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hirsch is trying to control the position but Lo postures up.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.#SUB2#
Hirsch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but instead Lo has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Hirsch keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lo trying to pass the guard but Hirsch defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hirsch manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Hirsch wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirsch is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Lo controlling the action here.
Hirsch tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard but Lo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (8) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch being controlled for a moment.
Hirsch felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T10#
Hirsch tries to improve position but can't.
Hirsch regains half guard.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Hirsch moves into full guard.
#T11#
Hirsch 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#
Hirsch has his foot on Lo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lo works his way back into a safe position though.
Hirsch pulls Lo in close to prevent any damage.
Hirsch looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirsch, not yet.
Hirsch wants to hit a sweep here but Lo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hirsch there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (11) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch is looking to improve his position but Lo isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Lo content just to control the position here.
Hirsch tries to reverse the position but Lo maintains control.
Hirsch tries to lock up and control but Lo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hirsch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Hirsch tries to improve his position but instead Lo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lo (14) vs (0) Hirsch
Lo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hirsch tries to escape the position.
Hirsch trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip. #T14#
Hirsch tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lo controlling the positon.
Hirsch tries to escape but Lo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hirsch is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lo.
Lo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch just trying to survive but Lo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Leandro Lo retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Jackson vs Jones
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lo somewhat.#TD#
Camara dives in and scores a takedown into Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Camara is stalling in the full guard.
Lo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Lo#T1#
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.#SUB#
Camara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.#T2#
Camara can't keep his opponent in guard - Lo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camara is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?#T3#
Camara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (6) vs (2) Lo
Lo trying to control the hands but Camara won't let him.
Camara controlling from the back.
Lo is really stuck here.
#T4#
Lo is keeping busy.
Camara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lo wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Good control from Camara.
Camara wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Camara is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Camara biding his time, controlling Lo.
Lo wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free.
Camara is trying to stick to Lo's back but Lo is turning into Camara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Camara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (4) Lo#T6##SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lo defends it easily.
Lo pushing down on Camara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (6) vs (7) Lo
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lo wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Lo controlling from mount.
Camara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lo controlling from mount.
Camara wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (6) vs (10) Lo
Good control from Lo.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8#
Camara can't escape the position.
Lo tries to get the hooks in deep but Camara pushed the leg off.
Camara is trying to break free.
Camara trying to control the hands but Lo won't let him. #T9#
Lo has good solid back control here.
Camara tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
Good control from Lo.
Camara controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Lo is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Camara just trying to survive but Lo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Camara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Camara tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
Lo wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Camara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lo.
Camara is really stuck here.
Lo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lo controls the action.
Lo keeps control of the position as Camara tries to break free.
#T12#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lo doesn't have the hooks in and Camara manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (10) Lo#T13#
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Camara wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving. #T14#
Camara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Camara postures up.
Camara trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 10 to 8.
Leandro Lo is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Lemieux vs Kakuto
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pripyat circles away.
Pripyat stuffs the takedown.
Pripyat tries to counter by clinching up but Lo breaks away and moves out of range.
Lo shoots for a takedown but Pripyat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karelin Pripyat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Lo.#TD#
Lo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo pulls Pripyat in close to prevent any damage.
Pripyat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pripyat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (2) Lo
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Pripyat looking for a sweep. Not yet Pripyat, not yet.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lo advances to half guard.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Pripyat wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
#T3#
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
Lo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (2) vs (5) Lo
Pripyat is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Pripyat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pripyat.#SUB#
Pripyat looking for subs off his back but Lo has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pripyat is trying to control but Lo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (2) vs (8) Lo
Pripyat looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (2) vs (11) Lo
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Pripyat trying to control but not successfully.
Lo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pripyat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
#T7#
Pripyat tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
Lo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pripyat.
Lo has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lo is trying to stick to Pripyat's back but Pripyat is turning into Lo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pripyat. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (4) vs (11) Lo
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Pripyat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Pripyat slips nicely into half guard.
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well. #T9#
Lo wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat wants to take a breather but Lo is having none of it. #SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lo defends it well.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Lo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T10#
Lo is looking to control Pripyat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lo avoid being mounted?
Pripyat is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.
Lo tries to roll over but Pripyat keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Lo trying to hold on to Pripyat's head to control him but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
Pripyat moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (7) vs (11) Lo
Pripyat staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Pripyat wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Pripyat slows the pace down.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Pripyat works to advance to full mount. Lo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (9) vs (11) Lo#T13#
Lo is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Lo regains half guard.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
Pripyat wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy. #T14#
Pripyat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lo controlling the position well.
Pripyat is looking to stall here but Lo recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pripyat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (9) vs (15) Lo
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Addams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lo.
Nice takedown defense from Lo. No joy for Addams on that attempt.
Lo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Addams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Lo
Addams trying to control the pace.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Addams 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.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Lo gets full guard.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Lo is controlling Addams's posture.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lo controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
Addams passes into half guard.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Addams wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position.
Lo works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Lo
Addams trying to control the position.
#T3#
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams has Lo pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Lo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Addams is trying to keep Lo in close.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Lo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lo 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.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Addams keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
Addams has control of Lo's left arm, preventing Lo from doing any damage.
Addams working a defensive guard but Lo passes into half guard.
Lo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lo is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Addams wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.
Addams is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Addams avoid being mounted?
Lo prevents Addams from improving his position.#T7#
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Addams trying to control the position.
Addams is controlling Lo's posture.#T8#
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams wants to control the position but Lo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lo controlling the action here.
Addams is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Addams avoid being mounted?
Addams tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Addams gets back to full guard.
Addams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lo controlling from the top position.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Addams managing to control the position.
Addams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (2) Lo
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Lo
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
#T11#
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams trying to control but Lo postures up.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Lo seems content to control.
Addams is trying to control but can't.
Addams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T12#
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Lo slows the pace down in half guard.
Addams has a hand on Lo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (4) vs (7) Lo
Addams holds on to Lo around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T13#
Lo content just to control the position here.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams 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: Addams (6) vs (7) Lo
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (6) vs (9) Lo#T14#
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 9 to 6. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Pavlov vs Sakaraba
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silva Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lo to the ground. Silva Jr is now in Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo working a defensive guard here.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Lo keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Lo is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Lo looking to control but Silva Jr passes into half guard.
Lo is controlling Silva Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lo wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lo has his hands clasped together around Silva Jr's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Silva Jr 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Silva Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lo gets full guard.
Silva Jr 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Lo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva Jr controlling from the top position.
Silva Jr'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.#T6#
Silva Jr won't allow Lo to sweep him here.
Silva Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Silva Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Silva Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lo controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.#T9#
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T10#
Silva Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Silva Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Lo
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there. #T12#
Lo postures up.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo pushes down on Silva Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.#T13#
Silva Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva Jr 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.
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment.
Lo passes into half guard.
Silva Jr is pressing down on Lo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr controlling Lo's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Silva Jr gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - MacGowan vs Jones
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo shoots in for a takedown but Lavicci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leandro Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lavicci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lo to the mat! Lo manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Lo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Lo controlling Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Lavicci trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lo managing to control the position.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (0) Lo
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Lavicci trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
Lavicci seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lo for as long as he can get away with.
Lo tries to bench press Lavicci off him but Lavicci keeps the position. #T6#
Lavicci 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 Lo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lavicci in the domination position with Lo hanging on.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lavicci content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lo is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Lavicci tries to advance position but instead Lo slips a leg back in to half guard.
Lo is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Lo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T8#
Lo keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Lo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Lo
Lavicci tries to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
Lo content just to control the position here.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Lo content just to control the position here.
Lavicci gets back to half guard.
Lo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (7) Lo
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it. #T11#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Lo 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 Lavicci's shoulder. That is not cool.
It looks like Lo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci wants to control but Lo postures up.
A lull in the action here.#T12#
Lavicci tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Lavicci trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Lo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lavicci wants to control but Lo postures up.#T13#
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci struggling a bit here.#T14#
Lo taking a breather here.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - Camara vs Lo
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo looks for a takedown but Camara sprawls well.
Lo dives in for a single leg takedown but Camara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Camara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (4) vs (0) Lo
Camara moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lo is looking for a sweep.
Camara taking a breather here.
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.#T1#
Lo can't do much from the bottom here.
Camara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo's legs.
Camara slows the pace down.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lo for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camara content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Camara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camara in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T5#
What's Lo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Camara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
Camara in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lo tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.
Camara moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
I wouldn't like to be where Lo is right now.
Camara is trying to move to mount but Lo reverses beautifully and ends up in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (2) Lo
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Camara controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Camara is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lo wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Lo is stalling in the full guard.
Lo looking to pass the guard.
Lo trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #T10#
Camara is trying to control the position but Lo postures up.
Camara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lo preventing the sweep.
Camara is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Lo not doing much here.
#T11#
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Lo controlling from the top position.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet. #T12#
Camara controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T13#
Camara is trying to keep Lo in close.
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Camara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (2) Lo#T14#
Lo keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Camara looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (4) Lo
Camara wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Camara is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (4) Lo
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 292
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo looks for a takedown but Gelfen sprawls well.#CL#
Gelfen gets a clinch.
Lo tries for a takedown but Gelfen manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Gelfen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Lo
Gelfen stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Lo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Gelfen advances to half guard.
Lo trying to control here.
Gelfen wants to take a breather but Lo is having none of it.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well. #T2#
Lo wants to control but Gelfen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lo is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura here.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Gelfen is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Gelfen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gelfen is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lo is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Gelfen is working for a kimura but Lo is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Gelfen 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.
Gelfen trying to advance position but Lo counters by regaining guard. #T5#
Lo keeping full guard, as Gelfen tries to pass.
Gelfen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gelfen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gelfen stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position.
Lo wants to hit a sweep here but Gelfen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (5) vs (0) Lo
Gelfen controlling his opponent. #T7#
Lo tries to reverse the position but Gelfen maintains control.
Gelfen tries to control but Lo wriggling away.
Gelfen wants to take Lo's back here but Lo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T8#
Gelfen content just to control the position here.
Gelfen wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
Lo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Lo is staying active underneath Gelfen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Gelfen seems content to control.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Gelfen controlling the action here. #T10#
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Lo gets back to full guard.
Gelfen looking to pass the guard.
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Gelfen is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Gelfen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gelfen is fighting to break Lo's control of his arms but Lo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gelfen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lo is trying to keep Gelfen in close.
#T12#
Lo keeping full guard, as Gelfen tries to pass.
Gelfen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lo keeping full guard, as Gelfen tries to pass.
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13#
Gelfen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Gelfen trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Gelfen looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (5) vs (2) Lo
Gelfen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lo is now in half guard.
Gelfen wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
#T14#
Lo moves into full mount! Gelfen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (5) vs (5) Lo
Gelfen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gelfen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (5) vs (8) Lo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gelfen tries to control Lo's body but Lo pushes him off. Gelfen squirms to his side and now Lo has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (5) vs (11) Lo
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CWC 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lo (4) vs (0) Silva Jr
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva Jr is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo staying calm.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lo trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silva Jr tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Lo controlling the position from side mount.
Silva Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Lo prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Lo trying to control the pace.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Silva Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva Jr controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Silva Jr 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: Lo (4) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Silva Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lo is trying to maintain the position but Silva Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Silva Jr not doing much here.
It looks like Silva Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lo trying to control from the bottom.
Silva Jr stalling.
Lo is pressing down on Silva Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Lo is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
Lo can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lo is staying active underneath Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
Silva Jr passes into side control, despite Lo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (4) vs (5) Silva Jr
Lo wants to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr taking a breather here. #T9#
Lo prevents Silva Jr from improving position.
Silva Jr trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Silva Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lo is trying to control Silva Jr's posture but Silva Jr avoids it.
Silva Jr takes a little break here. Lo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T10#
Silva Jr advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lo (4) vs (7) Silva Jr
Lo can't escape the position.
Lo wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11##T12#
Lo is working to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva Jr tries to control but Lo wriggling away. #T13#
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lo is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva Jr prevents Lo from getting the reversal.#T14#
Silva Jr wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 289 Tokyo
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 32 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparxx's waist but Sparxx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lo off to one side.
And Sparxx tries to counter it with a takedown but Lo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Lo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sparxx! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lo (4) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to control but Lo postures up.
Sparxx tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
Lo slows the pace down.
Sparxx gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Lo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sparxx.
#T1#
Let's hope that Sparxx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sparxx is trying to stick to Lo's back but Lo is turning into Sparxx. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sparxx's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (6) vs (4) Sparxx#T2#
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Lo preventing the sweep.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Lo postures up.
Sparxx is controlling Lo's posture.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is trying to keep Lo in close.
Lo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sparxx pulls Lo in close to prevent any damage.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there. #T4#
Sparxx pulls Lo in close to prevent any damage.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Lo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (6) vs (6) Sparxx#T5#
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx is fighting to break Lo's control of his arms but Lo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.#T8#
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Lo has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Lo can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparxx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Sparxx wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx wants to take a breather but Lo is having none of it.
Lo has his hands clasped together around Sparxx's back. He's all about the action.
Sparxx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sparxx is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lo wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparxx is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lo tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Well, if Sparxx 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.
#T12#
Sparxx is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparxx with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Sparxx wants to take a breather but Lo is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.
Lo desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T14#
Lo wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Lo is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Lo is heads and Sparxx is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Lo takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CWC - Christmas Carnage
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo darts in looking for a takedown but Hirsch gets double underhooks and turns Lo into the ropes. #TD2#
Lo shoots in and gets a takedown into Hirsch's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Lo
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully.
Hirsch is trying to keep Lo in close.
#T1#
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hirsch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (2) Lo
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Lo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lo keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
Hirsch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hirsch is looking to pass into half guard but Lo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (4) Lo
Hirsch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hirsch controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Hirsch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hirsch is trying to hold Lo in close to prevent damage but Lo has managed to pass into half guard.
Hirsch gets full guard.#T4#
Hirsch is trying to keep Lo in close.
Hirsch has control of Lo's left arm, preventing Lo from doing any damage.
My spies in Outlier Martial Arts inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
Hirsch is pulling down on Lo's head to control his posture.
Hirsch is trying to hold Lo in close to prevent damage but Lo has managed to pass into half guard.
#T5#
Hirsch is refusing to be controlled, as Lo sits in half guard.
Hirsch trying to hold on to Lo's head to control him but Lo postures up.
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo is looking to take a break and control but Hirsch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Hirsch wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hirsch is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (2) vs (7) Lo
Hirsch manages to get back to half guard.
Lo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hirsch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (6) vs (7) Lo
Lo tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lo really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Hirsch's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Hirsch not allowing Lo to control his hands.
What can Lo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8#
Hirsch wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Hirsch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lo's body.
Hirsch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T9#
Hirsch really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lo.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hirsch's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Hirsch working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T10#
Hirsch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Hirsch.
Hirsch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lo for as long as he can get away with.
Lo prevents Hirsch from getting a body triangle.#T11#
Hirsch biding his time, controlling Lo.
Lo is really stuck here.
Hirsch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hirsch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lo's body.
Lo is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Lo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hirsch.
Lo turns into Hirsch and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (6) vs (9) Lo
Hirsch is trying to keep Lo in close.
Lo won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here. #T13#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hirsch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch controlling Lo's posture. #T14#
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch pulls Lo in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 9 to 6. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Las Vegas
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 22 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dominguez wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Lo drives through with a takedown into Dominguez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Lo
Dominguez pulls Lo in to control the position.
Lo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez is trying to control the position but Lo postures up.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo pushes down on Dominguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #T1#
Dominguez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dominguez trying to control here.
Dominguez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.#T2#
Lo wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dominguez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez controlling the position for now.
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lo content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Lo preventing the sweep.
Lo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dominguez controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez managing to control the position.
Lo 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. #T4#
Lo postures up.
Dominguez has his hands on Lo's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lo 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. #T5#
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez managing to control the position.
Dominguez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard but Lo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (5) Lo
Dominguez wants to control but Lo postures up.#T6#
Dominguez is trying to improve his position.
Lo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
Dominguez struggling a bit here.
Lo happy to just control the position for now.
Dominguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom here.
Dominguez tries to improve position but can't.
Dominguez seems a little lost for a moment, as Lo dominates the positioning.#T8#
Dominguez is trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez isn't going anywhere.
Dominguez manages to get back to half guard.
Lo content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Lo trying to mount his opponent but Dominguez defends it.
Dominguez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Dominguez gets full guard.#T10#
Lo is fighting to break Dominguez's control of his arms but Dominguez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dominguez being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Dominguez wants to control but Lo passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (8) Lo
Dominguez is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it. #T11#
Dominguez sneaks back into half guard.
Dominguez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dominguez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (11) Lo
Lo avoids the attempt from Dominguez to control.#T12#
Dominguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dominguez is doing well to control the position and prevent Lo from advancing to side control.#T13#
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez trying to control here.
#T14#
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Lo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 11 to 0.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC 285
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Iain Tower! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tower (0) vs (2) Lo
Lo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tower tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under 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.
Lo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB#
Tower looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lo content to control rather than advance.
Lo prevents Tower from improving his position.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Tower is defending well.
Tower trying to control but Lo postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Tower's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Lo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lo prevents Tower from improving his position.#SUB#
Tower is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lo pulls his head out easily.
Tower is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Tower looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tower trying to control here.
Lo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tower is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tower trying to control from the bottom.
Tower tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Tower manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Lo looking to pass the guard.
Lo preventing the sweep.
Lo stays in close to Tower's body and controls the position.
Tower looking for a sweep. Not yet Tower, not yet.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tower throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lo escapes and throws Tower's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (0) vs (5) Lo#T5#
Tower is looking for a sweep.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tower is working hard here to advance position.
Lo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tower tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.#T6#
Tower can't do much from the bottom here.
Tower tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Lo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tower tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Lo just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Tower tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
Tower trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Tower tries to improve position but can't.
Tower trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Tower tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.#T8#
Lo taking a breather here.
Tower is looking to reverse the position.
Tower sneaks back into half guard.
Lo controlling the action here.
It looks like Lo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T9#
Tower is looking to improve his position.
Lo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tower trying to control from the bottom.
Lo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Tower tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Lo trying to control the pace.
Tower is looking to improve his position.
Tower wants to get back to full guard but Lo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (0) vs (8) Lo
Tower tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Tower is trying desperately to improve position.
Lo controlling from the full mount.
Tower working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Tower 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.
Tower trying to control from the bottom.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Tower is defending well.
Tower is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tower is in trouble now - Lo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (0) vs (11) Lo
Tower really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lo controlling from the full mount.
Tower is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Lo content just to control the position here.
Tower is looking to improve his position but Lo isn't that keen on the idea.
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tower really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tower is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tower wants to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
Tower can't escape the position.
Lo content just to control the position here.
Tower 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!
Tower is controlling an arm, preventing Lo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gelfen gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lo (0) vs (4) Gelfen
Lo isn't going anywhere.
Gelfen controls the position.
Gelfen trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Lo tries to buck Gelfen off but Gelfen is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working. #T1#
Gelfen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gelfen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gelfen wants to free his trapped foot but Lo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Lo won't allow Gelfen to pass to mount.
Lo is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lo keeping full guard, as Gelfen tries to pass.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo controlling the position.#T3#
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gelfen stands and throws Lo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (7) Gelfen
The referee asks Gelfen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gelfen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gelfen's best efforts.#T4##SUB2#
Gelfen is working for a kimura but Lo is defending it quite comfortably.
Gelfen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gelfen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Gelfen is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.
Gelfen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lo's thigh. Lo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo controlling the position.
Gelfen looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (7) Gelfen#T6#
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Lo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Gelfen trying to control the position.
Gelfen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (9) Gelfen
Gelfen passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lo won't allow Gelfen to pass to mount.
Lo controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Lo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gelfen is working away from the top position though.
Lo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gelfen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Lo has a hand on Gelfen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gelfen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (2) vs (12) Gelfen
Gelfen avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Lo is looking to improve his position but Gelfen isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Lo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gelfen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gelfen looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (12) Gelfen
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Lo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gelfen wants to sweep but no luck.
Gelfen working a defensive guard here.
Gelfen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for a guillotine here but Lo defends easily.
#T12#
Gelfen 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.
Lo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gelfen is trying to get back to full guard.
Lo is looking to advance position but Gelfen won't allow it. #T13#
Gelfen is trying to get back to full guard.
Gelfen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.
Gelfen tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.#T14#
Lo is thwarting Gelfen's attempts to control the position.
Gelfen is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gelfen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lo passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (7) vs (12) Gelfen
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen wins on points by 12 to 7.
A very excited looking Eddie Gelfen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 272
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bok shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Bok
Bok passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bok.
Lo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Lo wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is stalling here. Lo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bok seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (2) Bok
Bok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo controlling the position from side mount.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Lo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bok can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Bok is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok keeps trying to improve his position.
Bok regains half guard.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Lo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bok moves into full guard.
Lo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (4) Bok#T4#
Lo is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bok controls the pace.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (4) vs (7) Bok#T5#
Bok wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo prevents Bok from improving position.
Bok wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy. #T6#
Bok tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo's legs.
Bok working away.
Bok tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo's legs.
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.
Bok controlling the position from side mount.
Bok trying to control the position but Lo is working away. #T7##T8#
Lo wants to control but Bok postures up.
Bok looking to control but instead Lo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bok wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Bok is looking to pass Lo's guard but actually Lo recovers to full guard.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Bok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Bok trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.#T11#
Bok wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (6) vs (7) Bok
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.#T12##SUB2#
Bok working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lo has passed into half guard!
Bok is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #T13##SUB#
Lo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bok wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Bok has his hands clasped together around Lo's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Lo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bok is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Bok felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo wants to free his trapped foot but Bok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 267
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lo shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Lo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morgan tries to counter with a takedown but Lo is quick to defend against it.
Lo fails with the takedown.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan attempts a counter takedown but Lo avoids it well and moves away.
Richard Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Lo.#TD2#
Lo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morgan's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Lo
Morgan wants to get back to full guard but Lo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (5) Lo
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is controlling Lo's trapped leg to prevent Lo from advancing to side control.
Morgan tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Morgan looking for subs from the bottom but Lo mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (8) Lo
Morgan wants to control but Lo is having none of it.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan tries to improve his position but instead Lo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (0) vs (11) Lo
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Morgan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Lo looking for the choke from the back.
Morgan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lo is hanging on to Morgan's back as he tries to escape.
Morgan trying to control the hands but Lo won't let him.
Lo controlling well, preventing Morgan from escaping the position.
#T3#
Morgan trying to control the hands but Lo won't let him.
Morgan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lo avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.#T4#
Morgan is desperately trying to improve his position but Lo has a good base and remains in mount.
Lo content just to control the position here.
Lo avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lo prevents Morgan from getting the reversal.#T5#
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morgan tries to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lo controlling from the full mount.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan prevents Lo from taking his back.
Lo moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (0) vs (14) Lo
Morgan tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Morgan wants to control his opponent's hands but Lo gets his hands free.
Good control from Lo.#T8#
Morgan rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
Morgan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morgan working to try and regain half guard.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Morgan can't escape the position.
Lo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morgan is looking to get to half guard.
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Morgan wants to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
Morgan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lo content to control rather than advance.
Lo is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #T11#
Morgan trying to control here.
Morgan wants to control the action here but instead Lo manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (17) Lo
Morgan is looking to get to half guard.
Morgan tries to control the position but Lo now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (0) vs (20) Lo#T12#
Morgan breaks Lo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (20) Lo
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (22) Lo#SUB#
Morgan working for a triangle but Lo defends it easily.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Morgan is looking for a triangle here but Lo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (2) vs (25) Lo
Morgan wants to control but Lo postures up.
Lo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Morgan is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it. #T14#
Morgan tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Lo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 25 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC 258
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
El Toro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) El Toro
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lo is doing well to control the position and prevent El Toro from advancing to side control.
Well, if El Toro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if El Toro 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.
#T1#
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
El Toro is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
El Toro controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Toro in particular looking to stall.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Toro keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Well, if El Toro 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.
It looks like El Toro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
El Toro passes into side control, despite Lo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) El Toro
El Toro wants to take a breather but Lo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for El Toro.
Lo is pulling down on El Toro's head. It's preventing any offense from El Toro, at least for the moment.#T6#
El Toro preventing the sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lo keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro is fighting to break Lo's control of his arms but Lo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lo wants to sweep here but El Toro controlling him for the moment. #T7#
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
Lo trying to control the position.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
El Toro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Lo keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully. #T9#
El Toro pushes down on Lo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
El Toro is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it.
El Toro content to control rather than advance. #T10#
El Toro is continuing to stall.#T11#
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
El Toro content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Lo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
El Toro is still trying to improve position.
El Toro 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. #T13#
Lo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
El Toro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lo is controlling El Toro's posture.#T14#
Lo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but El Toro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
El Toro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
El Toro is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Lo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Galtero El Toro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 256
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hirsch fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hirsch darts in and clinches Lo up against the cage.
Hirsch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lo smiles and moves away.
Hirsch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leandro Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Hirsch.#TD#
Lo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lo (4) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hirsch tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch keeps trying to improve his position.
Hirsch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (4) Hirsch#SUB2#
Hirsch is persistently looking for the submission but Lo is defending it well.
A lull in the action here.
#T1#
Hirsch gets his hands free as Lo looks to control. #SUB2#
Lo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch trying to control momentarily.
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Lo buck him off. #T2##SUB2#
Hirsch 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, Lo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lo trying to control the position but Hirsch manages to sink in the hooks.
Lo rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
Hirsch biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Hirsch is persistently looking for the submission but Lo is defending it well.
Hirsch tries to get the hooks in deep but Lo pushed the leg off. #T3#
Lo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirsch looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lo holds on to Hirsch as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#T4#
Hirsch controlling the pace for now.
Hirsch trying to control but Lo is having none of it.
Hirsch fails to advance to Lo's back. #T5#
Hirsch looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hirsch wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
Lo prevents Hirsch from taking his back.#T6#
Hirsch avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Hirsch content just to control the position here.
It looks like Hirsch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T7#
Hirsch looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hirsch content just to control the position here.
Lo wants to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Lo is working to get back to half guard.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Hirsch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape. #T9#
Hirsch avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hirsch looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lo tries to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Hirsch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Hirsch avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Hirsch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape.
Hirsch controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Hirsch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hirsch is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Well,Lo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hirsch controlling his opponent.
Hirsch prevents Lo from getting the reversal.
Hirsch looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Hirsch controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Hirsch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape.
Lo tries to control the position but Hirsch now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lo (4) vs (7) Hirsch
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Harry Hirsch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 247
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva Jr tries to avoid it but Lo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva Jr to the ground. Silva Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Lo is quick to defend against it.
Lo fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lo.
Silva Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rich Silva Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Lo.
Lo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leandro Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lo fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo closes the distance and clinches up with Silva Jr, looking for a takedown. Lo pushes Silva Jr against the cage but Silva Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva Jr defends it nicely.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lo.
Lo has a takedown stuffed.
Silva Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lo sprawls and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Silva Jr as Lo shoots in.
Silva Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lo sprawls and moves away.
Lo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lo shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Lo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lo sprawls and moves away.
Lo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva Jr defends it nicely.#T2#
Lo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lo sprawls and moves away.
Lo shoots in for a takedown but Silva Jr shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Lo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Lo
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Silva Jr is not content to let Lo control the position.#T3#
Lo wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Silva Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva Jr controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Lo preventing the sweep.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Silva Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Lo
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Lo wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
Silva Jr tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Silva Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #T7#
Silva Jr trying to control here.
Lo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (8) Lo
Silva Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (0) vs (11) Lo#T8#
Lo has the hooks in. Silva Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silva Jr is trying to break free.
#T9#
Lo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lo is riding his opponent, not letting Silva Jr buck him off.
Lo controlling well, preventing Silva Jr from escaping the position.
Lo biding his time, controlling Silva Jr. #T10#
Silva Jr is really stuck here.
Lo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lo keeps control of the position as Silva Jr tries to break free.
#T11#
Lo controls the action.
Lo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T12#
Lo avoiding Silva Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Lo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silva Jr rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Lo controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silva Jr trying to control but not successfully.
Silva Jr tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 11 to 0.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
OWGP Sweet 16
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Coe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Coe
Lo wants to get back to full guard.
Lo's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Coe trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away. #SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Coe wants to work for an arm triangle but Lo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lo is controlling Coe's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1##SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura but Lo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coe to get the leverage.
Lo is positioning himself well to prevent Coe advancing to mount.
Lo continues to stall.
Lo trying to control here.
Coe working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lo's thigh. Lo counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coe controls the pace.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Coe
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Coe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Coe has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lo doesn't defend quickly enough and Coe has managed to lock this one up! Can Lo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Coe on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Allan Coe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, David Allan Coe waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 239
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Bok has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Bok scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Lo#SUB#
Bok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Bok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bok.
Bok trying to advance position but Lo counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo is pulling down on Bok's head to control his posture. #T1#
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo has his hands on Bok's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Bok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Bok looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo trying to control the position here.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Lo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there. #T4#
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Lo managing to control the position.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T5#
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Lo pulls Bok in close to prevent any damage.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Bok trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bok is pushing down on Lo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lo is fighting to maintain full guard but Bok has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bok is thwarting Lo's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bok is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Lo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bok is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8##SUB#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bok is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it.
Bok is just content to waste time from the top position. Lo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Lo keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Bok looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Bok passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Bok is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Lo won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Lo gets full guard.
Bok wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving. #SUB#
Bok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Lo
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet. #T12#
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Lo has moved into half guard.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
Lo stalling.
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (6) vs (2) Lo
Lo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Bok looking to break Lo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bok will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Lo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Bok working for a choke but Lo is defending well.
Bok tries to get the hooks in deep but Lo pushed the leg off. #T14##SUB#
Bok looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Lo is trying to defend against the choke here but Bok has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bok Tightens the hold and Lo taps out furiously! Bok displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxim Bok!
Maxim Bok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 230
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gelfen dives in and scores a takedown into Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Lo pulls Gelfen in close to prevent any damage.
Gelfen trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo controlling the position.#T1#
Gelfen controlling from the top position.
Lo is controlling Gelfen's posture.
Gelfen controlling from the top position. #T2#
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Gelfen prevents Lo from improving his position.
Gelfen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Gelfen prevents Lo from improving his position.
Lo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gelfen is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it. #T4#
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lo is concentrating on defense, preventing Gelfen from advancing position. #SUB2#
Gelfen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gelfen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gelfen is looking to stall here but Lo recovers full guard. #T5#
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo can't keep his opponent in guard - Gelfen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gelfen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Gelfen#T6#
Lo is trying to improve his position.
Lo is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Gelfen working away.
Lo stops Gelfen from passing to mount. #T7#
Gelfen is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo regains half guard.
Gelfen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Gelfen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (8) Gelfen#T8#
Gelfen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gelfen goes for an armbar but Lo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (8) Gelfen
Gelfen wants to improve his position but instead Lo has moved into half guard.
#T9#
Lo controlling the pace.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lo pulls his head out easily.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Lo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (8) Gelfen#T10#
Gelfen is looking to get to half guard.
Lo controlling from the full mount.
Gelfen wants to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
Gelfen is trying to reverse the position but instead Lo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lo (8) vs (8) Gelfen
Lo doesn't have the hooks in and Gelfen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (8) vs (10) Gelfen
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving. #T11#
Gelfen looking to pass the guard.
Lo being controlled here, momentarily.
Gelfen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (10) vs (10) Gelfen#T12#
Lo won't allow Gelfen to sweep him here.
Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gelfen looking to control.
Lo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (13) vs (10) Gelfen
Gelfen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gelfen struggling a bit here.#T13#
Gelfen tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen wants to control but Lo postures up.
Gelfen is looking for a sweep.
Lo takes a little break here. Gelfen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gelfen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (13) vs (12) Gelfen#T14#
Gelfen tries to pass to full mount but Lo defends it.
Gelfen content to control rather than advance.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo is looking for a sweep. Gelfen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 13 to 12. |
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Event:
CWC 224
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva Jr's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Lo prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silva Jr is holding on to half guard well.
Silva Jr gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr seems keen to control Lo's posture.
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva Jr is pulling down on Lo's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lo is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva Jr working a defensive guard here.
Silva Jr trying to control the position here. #T3#
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva Jr looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lo 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.
Silva Jr is controlling Lo's posture.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Silva Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lo is now in half guard.
Silva Jr gets back to full guard.
Lo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Lo postures up. #T6#
Lo 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.
Silva Jr controlling Lo's posture.
Lo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva Jr controlling Lo's posture. #T7#
Silva Jr looking to control.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Lo content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Silva Jr is pulling down on Lo's head to control his posture.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Silva Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Lo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Lo won't allow Silva Jr to sweep him here.
Silva Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lo won't allow Silva Jr to sweep him here.
Lo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12##SUB2#
Silva Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Lo controlling the position.
Silva Jr keeps Lo under control for a moment.#T13#
Silva Jr is being controlled here.
Silva Jr is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Silva Jr holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Silva Jr is not content to let Lo control the position.
Lo 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 Silva Jr's shoulder. That is not cool. #T14#
Silva Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
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 6 wins and 8 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 3 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Lo as Hozdic shoots in.#TD2#
Hozdic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Hozdic
My spies in Hitters inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hozdic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hozdic is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Lo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Lo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Hozdic
Lo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lo wants to hold on but Hozdic pushes him away.#T2#
Hozdic controlling his opponent.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo tries to lock up and control but Hozdic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hozdic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo tries to hold on but Hozdic postures up.#T3#
Hozdic controlling his opponent.
Lo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hozdic has a good base and remains in mount.
Lo tries to hold on but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Hozdic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hozdic avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Lo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hozdic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Hozdic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hozdic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lo tries to lock up and control but Hozdic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount.
Hozdic avoids the attempt from Lo to control.#T8#
Lo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hozdic has a good base and remains in mount.
Hozdic wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
Lo is trying to escape the mount.
Hozdic controlling from mount. #T9#
Lo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lo is trying desperately to improve position.
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount.
Hozdic prevents Lo from getting the reversal.#T10#
Hozdic controlling from mount.
Lo is looking to get to half guard.
Hozdic works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lo (0) vs (8) Hozdic
Hozdic is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11#
Lo is really stuck here.
Lo staying busy and making it hard for Hozdic to control.
Lo breaks Hozdic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (8) Hozdic
Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hozdic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Lo preventing the sweep.
Well,Lo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Hozdic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Hozdic controlling Lo's posture. #T13#
Lo wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
Lo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Hozdic.#T14#
Hozdic has Lo pulled in close to control his posture.
Lo is stalling in the full guard.
Hozdic pulls Lo in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lo is fighting to break Hozdic's control of his arms but Hozdic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 8 to 2.
Dragan Hozdic really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLS BALLS RECOVERY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 204: Sparxx vs Bennett
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Neuer is looking to clinch but Lo is avoiding it.
#CL#
Lo has Neuer up against the ropes in a clinch.
Neuer wants a takedown.
Neuer wants to take the fight to the mat but Lo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Lo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lo manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lo (4) vs (0) Neuer
Neuer is looking to reverse the position.
Neuer is still trying to improve position.
Lo happy to just control the position for now.
Neuer tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Neuer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neuer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (4) Neuer#SUB2#
Neuer tightening his grip on Lo, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Neuer working for the choke. #T2##SUB2#
Neuer looking for the choke from the back.
Lo wants to control his opponent's hands but Neuer gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Neuer working for a choke but Lo is defending well. #SUB2#
Lo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Neuer's arms. #SUB2#
Lo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Neuer. #SUB2#
Neuer looking to break Lo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Neuer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3##SUB2#
Neuer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Neuer looking for the choke but no joy.
Neuer is trying to stick to Lo's back but Lo is turning into Neuer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Neuer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (6) vs (4) Neuer
Neuer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neuer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (6) vs (6) Neuer#T4#
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Lo working a defensive guard here.
Neuer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neuer is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Neuer forces his way into half guard.
Neuer trying to advance position but Lo counters by regaining guard. #T5#
Neuer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neuer postures up.
#SUB2#
Neuer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (8) vs (6) Neuer#SUB2#
Lo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neuer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lo has managed to get both his arms back between Neuer's legs - danger averted.
Lo 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. #T6#
Lo passes Neuer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lo trying to control the pace.
Neuer trying to get back to full guard but Lo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (11) vs (6) Neuer
Neuer is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Neuer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lo (14) vs (6) Neuer
Neuer tries to escape the position.
Lo has good solid back control here.
Lo is hanging on to Neuer's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
What can Neuer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lo keeps control of the position as Neuer tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Neuer is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Lo controls the action.
Neuer wants to escape the position.
Lo controls the position.
Neuer tries to escape but Lo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Lo is looking to control Neuer but Neuer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Neuer tries to break free.
#T11#
Neuer staying busy and making it hard for Lo to control.
Neuer is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Neuer right now.
Lo has the hooks in. Neuer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Will Lo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Neuer tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
Lo tries to get the hooks in deep but Neuer pushed the leg off.
Lo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Neuer for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Neuer tries to escape but Lo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Neuer tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Lo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Good control from Lo.
I really don't envy Neuer right now.
What can Neuer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neuer tries to escape but Lo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lo controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 14 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Declan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Declan lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Declan
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
Declan stands and throws Lo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Declan
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Declan taking a break here but Lo is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Lo is concentrating on defense, preventing Declan from advancing position.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Declan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lo is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lo is controlling Declan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Declan trying to control from Lo's half guard. Lo has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Declan being controlled here momentarily.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Declan trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan won't allow Lo to sweep him here.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
Declan looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Declan trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Declan content to stall in guard here.
Lo 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.
Declan 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.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully. #T5#
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Declan passes into half guard.
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Declan is looking to stall here but Lo recovers full guard.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Declan wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo being controlled here, momentarily.
Declan trying to move into half guard but instead Lo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (5) Declan
Lo preventing the sweep.
Lo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Declan pulls Lo in to control the position.
Declan is trying to keep Lo in close.
#T7#
Lo slips nicely into half guard.
Declan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Declan for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Lo'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.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Declan is positioning himself well to prevent Lo advancing to mount.
Declan tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.#T9#
Lo trying to control the pace.
Declan is trying to control but Lo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (5) Declan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Declan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10#
Lo is controlling the pace.
Declan tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Declan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Declan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (5) vs (7) Declan
Declan trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Declan stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position.
Lo pulls Declan in to control the position.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Declan pushing down on Lo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Declan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lo sees it coming and defends easily.
Lo trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
Declan controlling the action here.
Declan is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it. #T13#
Declan wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lo looking for submissions off his back.
Lo is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Declan wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Declan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (10) Declan#T14#
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape.
Lo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Declan tries to control but Lo wriggling away.
Declan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan wants to take Lo's back here but Lo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Declan wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan wins on points by 10 to 5.
A very excited looking Aedan Declan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Igor Smizhonich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Lo has clasped his hands together around Smizhonich's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (4) Lo
Lo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Smizhonich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smizhonich is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smizhonich is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Smizhonich seems a little lost for a moment, as Lo dominates the positioning.
Smizhonich sneaks back into half guard.
Smizhonich won't allow Lo to pass to mount.
Lo controlling the action here.
Smizhonich is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Smizhonich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Smizhonich with the active half guard here but Lo passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (7) Lo
Smizhonich tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.#T3#
Smizhonich seems a little lost for a moment, as Lo dominates the positioning.
Smizhonich is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Lo controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Lo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smizhonich is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Lo taking a breather here.
Smizhonich tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Lo controlling the position.
Lo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smizhonich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smizhonich sneaks back into half guard.
Smizhonich tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.#T6##SUB#
Smizhonich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Smizhonich actively working from the bottom here.
Smizhonich tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Lo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smizhonich wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Lo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smizhonich! Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (10) Lo
Smizhonich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smizhonich regains half guard.
Lo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Smizhonich wants to get back to full guard.
Lo tries to pass to full mount but Smizhonich defends it. #SUB#
Smizhonich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Smizhonich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Smizhonich actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB#
Smizhonich has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lo! Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (13) Lo
Smizhonich is breathing heavily.
Lo taking a breather here. #T10#
Smizhonich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo 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 Smizhonich's shoulder. That is not cool.
Smizhonich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smizhonich trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Smizhonich is looking to reverse the position.
Smizhonich is letting Lo control him for a moment. #T11#
Smizhonich is trying to improve his position.
Lo is staying tight to Smizhonich's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smizhonich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo controlling the position from side mount.
Smizhonich tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
A lull in the action here as Lo stalls from top position.
Smizhonich tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
Lo staying calm.
Smizhonich is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
The referee asks Lo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smizhonich is trying to improve his position.
Lo just content to control the position. #T14#
Smizhonich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lo controlling the action here. #SUB#
Smizhonich with the active half guard here but Lo passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (16) Lo
Smizhonich is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 16 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 184: Hozdic vs Neuer
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 23 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bystrom closes the distance and pushes Lo back into the ropes.#TD#
Lo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bystrom regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) Bystrom#SUB2#
Bystrom has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bystrom. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (0) Bystrom
Bystrom is looking to reverse the position.
Bystrom seems a little lost for a moment, as Lo dominates the positioning.
Bystrom is looking to regain half guard here but Lo keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
Lo slows the pace down.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bystrom is trying to get back to half guard.
Bystrom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Bystrom tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Lo controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Lo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Bystrom is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bystrom avoid being mounted?#T4#
Bystrom tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bystrom trying to control but Lo postures up.
Bystrom tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2#
Bystrom has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lo! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (8) vs (0) Bystrom
Lo working away.
Bystrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bystrom is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Bystrom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bystrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bystrom.#T6##SUB2#
Bystrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.#SUB2#
Bystrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bystrom has an active guard here but Lo has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Lo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lo pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Lo stalling.
Lo uses his free foot to push down on Bystrom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bystrom. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (11) vs (0) Bystrom
Bystrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bystrom tries to lock up and control but Lo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bystrom working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Bystrom 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: Lo (11) vs (2) Bystrom
Lo seems keen to control Bystrom's posture.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
Lo is trying to control the position but Bystrom postures up. #T10#
Bystrom preventing the sweep.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Bystrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Bystrom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (13) vs (2) Bystrom
Lo trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bystrom throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lo escapes and throws Bystrom's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (16) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Lo just content to control the position.
Bystrom is trying to improve his position.
Lo trying to control the position but Bystrom is working away. #T12#
Bystrom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bystrom gets full guard.#T13#
Lo trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bystrom looking for subs off his back but Lo has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Lo controlling the pace.
Bystrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Lo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (19) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Bystrom's face as Lo controls the position.
Bystrom tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Lo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bystrom struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
CACC 176: Jello vs Vicini
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blood keeps the fight on the outside.
Lo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blood circles away.
Lo tries to clinch but Blood is having none of it.
Leandro Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lo shoots for a takedown but Blood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Blood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lo is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jack Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Lo.
Blood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lo wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Blood gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood looking to pass the guard.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Lo keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass. #T1#
Lo trying to control the position.
Blood wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Blood's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blood advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (5) vs (0) Lo#SUB#
Blood swings around for an armbar but Lo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blood's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (5) vs (2) Lo
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lo postures up.
#T2#
Lo won't allow Blood to sweep him here.
Blood controlling Lo's posture.
Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blood is trying to keep Lo in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Blood wants to control the position but Lo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Blood is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blood (9) vs (2) Lo#T4##SUB#
Blood is looking for the choke from the back position but Lo is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Lo defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (9) vs (4) Lo
Blood keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully.
Lo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lo trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Lo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lo has managed to get both his arms back between Blood's legs - danger averted.
Blood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully. #T6#
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard.
Blood is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Lo wants to take a breather but Blood is having none of it.
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blood works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Blood managing to control the position.
Lo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (9) vs (7) Lo
What's Blood going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Blood regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T8#
Blood controlling the position well.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Lo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Blood is looking to improve his position.
Blood keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Blood trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Lo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood has control of Lo's left arm, preventing Lo from doing any damage.
Blood wants to improve his position but instead Lo has moved into half guard.
#T11#
Blood controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blood trying to control from the bottom.
Blood is controlling Lo's trapped leg to prevent Lo from advancing to side control.#T12#
Lo is looking to advance position but Blood won't allow it.
Blood has his hands clasped together around Lo's back. He's all about the action.
Blood is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Blood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blood is looking to improve his position.
Blood keeping hold of Lo's head, controlling as best he can.
Blood wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Lo is keen to just control but Blood is a slippery customer.
Lo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blood takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
After winning the bout, Jack Blood 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:
CACC 169: Andersson vs Jello
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 22 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini shoots in but Lo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Lo has managed to clinch.
Vicini is looking for a takedown.
Vicini is trying to drag Lo to the mat but Lo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dido Vicini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vicini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vicini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lo.
Lo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vicini defends it nicely.
Dido Vicini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lo's waist but Lo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vicini off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Vicini. No joy for Lo on that attempt.
Lo looks for a takedown but Vicini sprawls well.#TD#
Lo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vicini to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Lo#T1#
Vicini trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lo wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini controlling the action here. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position.
Vicini stalling away here and it's allowed Lo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Lo is controlling Vicini's posture.
Vicini slips nicely into half guard.
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it. #SUB#
Vicini is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dido Vicini!
A victorious Dido Vicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 163: Morrison vs Pavlov 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Martez Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lo darts in and clinches Lopez up against the ropes.#TD#
Lopez is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Lo can't fight it off and eventually Lopez manages to take the fight to the floor. Lo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (0) Lo
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hells Balls Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez passes into half guard. #SUB#
Lopez is working for a kimura but Lo is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lo sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lo sees it coming and defends easily.
Lo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez sits in half guard.
Lo wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Lopez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Lopez is just content to waste time from the top position. Lo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Lopez is looking to pass into half guard but Lo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (2) Lo
Lopez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lopez 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#
Lopez working for submissions but it's allowed Lo to get to half guard.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
#T3#
Lo trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Lo wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Lopez is trying to control but Lo passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (2) vs (5) Lo#T4#
Lopez wants to control but Lo postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Lopez tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lo trying to control the position but Lopez is working away. #T5#
Lo happy to just control the position for now.
Lopez is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Lopez tries to improve position but can't.
Lopez struggling a bit here.#T6#
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Lo 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 Lopez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Who's going to make the next move?
Lo trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
The referee asks Lo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lo prefers to stall for the moment though.#T7#
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Lo wants to control for a moment but Lopez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lopez is staying active underneath Lo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lo not doing much here.
#T8#
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Lo trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez has his hands clasped together around Lo's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lo trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away. #T10#
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lo is working away from the top position though.
Lopez tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Lopez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lopez.#T11#
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Lopez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lopez controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself. #T12#
Lo content to stall in guard here.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lopez holds on and takes a little breather. #T14#
Lo wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lo postures up.
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez is trying to keep Lo in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CACC 156: Ribbler v Dravezesdi
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grappler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lo's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Grappler#SUB2#
Grappler 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.
Grappler is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grappler is working for a kimura but Lo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Grappler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1##SUB2#
Grappler seems to be looking for submissions.
Lo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grappler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grappler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (2) Grappler
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Grappler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Grappler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Grappler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Grappler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grappler is still trying to improve position.
Grappler is trying to reverse the position but instead Lo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lo (7) vs (2) Grappler
Grappler rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grappler is keeping busy.
Lo keeps control of the position as Grappler tries to break free.
#T3#
Grappler trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Grappler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Grappler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lo controlling well, preventing Grappler from escaping the position.
#T4#
Grappler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lo.
Grappler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Grappler tries to escape the position.
Grappler keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T5#
Lo controlling well, preventing Grappler from escaping the position.
Lo keeps control of the position easily here as Grappler tries to buck him off.
Lo has the hooks in. Grappler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grappler turns into Lo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (7) vs (4) Grappler
Lo has his hands on Grappler's head, controlling the position.
Lo'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 fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Lo can't keep his opponent in guard - Grappler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Grappler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grappler. #SUB2#
Grappler is looking for a kimura but Lo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grappler to get the leverage.
Grappler trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it. #SUB2#
Grappler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7#
Grappler wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position. #SUB2#
Grappler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Grappler seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Grappler is working for a submission of some sort.
Grappler is looking to stall here but Lo recovers full guard. #T8#
Grappler looking to pass the guard.
Grappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grappler pushing down on Lo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Grappler wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo won't allow Grappler to pass to mount.
Grappler is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lo reverses the position - he's now on top in Grappler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (9) vs (4) Grappler
Lo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lo trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
Grappler wants to control but Lo passes easily into half guard.
#T10#
Grappler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lo controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Grappler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Grappler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lo has picked Grappler up and slammed him! Grappler can't keep hold of the triangle and Lo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (12) vs (4) Grappler
Grappler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Grappler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Grappler wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Lo wants to control but Grappler is keeping him busy.
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Grappler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12##SUB2#
Grappler actively working from the bottom here.
Grappler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (15) vs (4) Grappler
Lo avoids the attempt from Grappler to control.
Grappler is trying desperately to improve position.
Lo looking to control but Grappler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Grappler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grappler 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: Lo (15) vs (6) Grappler
Lo wants to sweep here but Grappler controlling him for the moment.
Lo is pulling down on Grappler's head. It's preventing any offense from Grappler, at least for the moment.
Grappler is looking to advance position but Lo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (19) vs (6) Grappler#T14#
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grappler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 19 to 6. |
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Event:
CACC 147: Pancake v Sakuraba 2
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Brown
Brown trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
My spies in Xtreme Black House inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Brown trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Lo trying to control here.
Lo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Lo is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Lo won't allow Brown to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Lo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lo tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it. #T5#
Lo is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Lo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Lo is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown 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.
Lo wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#T6#
Lo won't allow Brown to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown is looking to pass Lo's guard but actually Lo recovers to full guard. #T7#
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Brown wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Brown might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Brown#T9##SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Lo pushes his legs off easily.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Lo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Brown controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Lo trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown pulls Lo in to control the position.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lo postures up.
#T11#
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lo is now in half guard.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Brown wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
#T12#
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Lo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brown's thigh. Brown counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brown looking to control.
#T13#
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brown seems keen to control Lo's posture.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Brown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lo trying to control the pace. #T14#
Brown wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lo trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Lo seems content to control.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Lo sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Brown gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Brown wins on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Jab Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs McDonnell
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Schoff tries to keep at a distance but Lo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Schoff jumps guard and drags Lo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Lo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lo has managed to get both his arms back between Schoff's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Schoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Schoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lo defends it easily.
Schoff being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Lo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Schoff working for submissions but it's allowed Lo to get to half guard.
Schoff is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lo is taking a breather. Schoff 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.
Schoff is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Schoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.
Lo passes to full mount!
Schoff is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Lo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schoff regains half guard.#SUB2#
Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lo pulls his head out easily.
Lo slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Schoff is in trouble now - Lo has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Lo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Schoff looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Lo! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leandro Lo! |
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Event:
SMASH: McQuirre vs Barbosa
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Jordon sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jordon avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams slips under a jab.
Jordon missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jordon tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jordon to the ground. Jordon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James Jordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jordon as he jumps to the side.
Jordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Jordon attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries for a takedown but Jordon circles away easily
and Jordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Jordon gets caught flat footed, as Williams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jordon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Jordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jordon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Williams escapes and throws Jordon's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Williams decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jordon to his feet.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Jordon shows good takedown defense.
Jordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordon.#TD#
Jordon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Williams kicks Jordon off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
A big left from Jordon misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Williams looking to score a takedown here. Jordon is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in Jordon's guard.#SUB#
Jordon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Williams has passed into half guard!
Jordon is looking to improve his position.
Jordon is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jordon avoid being mounted?
Jordon wants to sweep but Williams has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Jordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Jordon is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Williams stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jordon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Williams wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
David Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Jordon, which made it look bad.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordon.
Jordon throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams shoots in but Jordon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Jordon sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Jordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jordon leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Jordon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Williams's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Williams misses with a takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Jordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Jordon drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams wants to stall.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Jordon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Jordon.
Jordon missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jordon sprawls well. Jordon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Jordon has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Jordon - that landed with a thud.
Jordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jordon misses with a punch to the body.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jordon is defending well for now.
Jordon prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Jordon.
A nice left hand lands by Jordon.
#T1#
Jordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Jordon can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Jordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Jordon has him pressed against the cage.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Jordon tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Jordon back against the cage.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jordon avoids it.
Jordon lands with a right to the head.
Williams blocks a body shot from Jordon.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Jordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Williams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James Jordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jordon blocks it with crossed arms.
Jordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams lands a left hand.
Jordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordon tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Jordon back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordon.
Williams avoiding damage as Jordon throws knees to the body.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams is trying to drag Jordon to the mat but Jordon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jordon avoids it.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Jordon avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Jordon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Williams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Williams manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #T3#
Williams fails to land the takedown.
James Jordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jordon.
Jordon misses with a body kick.
Jordon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordon somewhat.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Jordon gets caught flat footed, as Williams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4##SUB#
Jordon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into side control.
Jordon tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jordon to take his back!
Jordon is in bad spot here.
Williams really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jordon.
Jordon tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Jordon 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#
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jordon to the ground. Williams is now in Jordon's guard.
Jordon working a defensive guard but Williams passes into half guard.
Jordon wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Jordon is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Jordon has a hand on Williams's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Williams takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SU2#
Williams is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD2#
Williams looking to score a takedown here. Jordon is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in Jordon's guard.
Williams won't allow Jordon to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
James Jordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Jordon.#T2#
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jordon avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Jordon shows good takedown defense.
James Jordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Jordon leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
David Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams goes for a double leg but Jordon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jordon continues to drive forward.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Jordon.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jordon avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Jordon.
Jordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams with a poor takedown
and Jordon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jordon misses the jab.
Williams wants to clinch up but Jordon keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Jordon misses the target.
Jordon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Jordon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Jordon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jordon is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Jordon throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Williams works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jordon wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jordon.
Jordon throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jordon's guard. Nice move by Williams!#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Jordon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jordon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jordon!
A relieved looking James Jordon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Walcott vs Weudke
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Power Swingers in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gomez wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Gomez pulls Williams in to control the position. #SUB2#
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomez manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Gomez's guard. #SUB2#
Williams 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gomez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Gomez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gomez lands with a good body shot.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Gomez sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##TD2#
Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomez! #REVR#
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Gomez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Williams tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Gomez tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomez's best efforts.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Williams misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Well, if Gomez 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.
Gomez thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Gomez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Williams has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomez is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Gomez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gomez is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gomez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Schwartz Gomez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Williams slips a straight right by Gomez.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomez circles away.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a nice body shot.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez, which made it look bad.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
David Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Gomez.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Gomez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Williams goes for a double leg but Gomez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomez continues to drive forward.
Williams defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand.
Williams blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Williams shoots in.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomez is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Gomez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomez lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams blocks a body shot from Gomez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Williams. #TD2#
Williams pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Williams has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Gomez stands up from Williams's guard - Gomez perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gomez is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Gomez tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.#T3#
Gomez trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gomez wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Williams prevents Gomez from improving his position.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
Gomez trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
#SUB2#
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomez sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
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.
Gomez trying to control from the bottom.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomez is working hard here to advance position.
Gomez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Gomez is in trouble!
David Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Williams jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gomez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gomez is trying to get back to half guard.
Gomez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Williams asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schwartz Gomez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gomez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Gomez counters with a nice right hand that sends Williams toppling to the canvas! Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gomez finish him?!#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomez counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schwartz Gomez!
Schwartz Gomez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Jordon vs Williams
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Jordon moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but Jordon gets an underhook and turns Williams into the cage.
Jordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordon prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams blocks a body shot from Jordon.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordon avoids the damage to the body.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jordon.
Jordon misses with a body punch.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Jordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Jordon presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jordon misses with a body punch.
Jordon lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Jordon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jordon scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Jordon is blocking nicely.
Jordon lands an uppercut.
Jordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Jordon misses with a body punch.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams prevents a body shot from Jordon.
Jordon managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Jordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jordon fails to land.
Williams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Jordon goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.#TD#
Williams gets caught flat footed, as Jordon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Williams keeping full guard, as Jordon tries to pass. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jordon passes into side control.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Jordon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Williams tries to buck Jordon off but Jordon is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Jordon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jordon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Jordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jordon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jordon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jordon is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordon to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Williams throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Jordon to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! Williams is forced to tap! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Jordon!
James Jordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Llosa vs OMalley
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams dives in and grabs Weudke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weudke pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Weudke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Weudke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Weudke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roland Weudke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Weudke to counter with a crisp jab.
Weudke tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
David Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weudke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Williams has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Weudke is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Williams yanks on the arm and Weudke is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Williams.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Williams! |
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Event:
CACC 87
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Professor Dickweed (ranked 1908 p4p, 261 weight class) and David Williams (ranked 2156 p4p, 292 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Professor Dickweed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; David Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dickweed stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Dickweed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams looking to score a takedown here. Dickweed is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in Dickweed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dickweed (0) vs (2) Williams
Williams forces his way into half guard.
Dickweed gets full guard.
Dickweed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Dickweed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dickweed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams 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.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickweed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dickweed is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickweed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickweed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickweed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (2) vs (2) Williams
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Dickweed looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for subs off his back but Dickweed has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dickweed seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickweed content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dickweed moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Williams. Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (5) vs (2) Williams
Dickweed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Williams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Dickweed is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dickweed content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dickweed trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dickweed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is still trying to improve position.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dickweed off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dickweed (5) vs (6) Williams
Williams gets his hands free as Dickweed looks to control.
Williams is persistently looking for the submission but Dickweed is defending it well.
Williams is hanging on to Dickweed's back as he tries to escape.
Dickweed is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Williams working for the choke.
Williams gets his hands free as Dickweed looks to control.
Dickweed tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams is persistently looking for the submission but Dickweed is defending it well.
Dickweed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dickweed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dickweed sees it coming and defends easily.
Dickweed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dickweed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dickweed.
Williams is looking to pass into half guard but Dickweed pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dickweed is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (7) vs (6) Williams
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dickweed defends it easily.
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is looking for a triangle here but Dickweed uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (10) vs (6) Williams
Williams is not content to let Dickweed control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
Williams wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Dickweed has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Williams'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! Williams is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Dickweed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Professor Dickweed! |
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Event:
CACC 78
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guillo Perez (ranked 3605 p4p, 423 weight class) and David Williams (ranked 2031 p4p, 264 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Guillo Perez ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; David Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perez wants to clinch.
Perez is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Perez takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams is pressed up against the ropes. Perez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perez (0) vs (2) Williams
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Perez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Williams frees his head nicely. Oh but Perez has switched to an armbar! Williams is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Guillo Perez !
A relieved looking Guillo Perez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 67
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 4127 p4p, 419 weight class) and David Williams (ranked 1982 p4p, 246 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; David Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dalton shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Dalton didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Williams
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dalton's guard.
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dalton is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dalton defends it well.
Dalton controlling the position well.
Dalton's coaches at Xtramarital Floating Shingles have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dalton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dalton controlling the position.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dalton defends it well.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dalton defends it well.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dalton is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Williams has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams 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.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Dalton pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton trying to control the position.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams passes Dalton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dalton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dalton is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dalton is controlling Williams's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dalton wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dalton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams 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.
Williams 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.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton trying to control the position.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Dalton is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Dalton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dalton manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Dalton's guard.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton is pulling down on Williams's head. It's preventing any offense from Williams, at least for the moment.
Williams 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.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton 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: Dalton (2) vs (2) Williams
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dalton prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (2) Williams
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dalton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Williams is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dalton is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton prevents Williams from improving his position.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Dalton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (8) vs (2) Williams
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Williams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Dalton trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Williams being controlled for a moment.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Dalton is staying tight to Williams's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dalton trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Williams sneaks back into half guard.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Williams won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Pacer Dalton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 58
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 931 p4p, 132 weight class) and David Williams (ranked 1934 p4p, 241 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rudi Dassler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; David Williams!
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.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dassler (0) vs (2) Williams
Dassler working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Dassler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dassler manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Dassler's guard.
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams won't allow Dassler to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dassler (0) vs (5) Williams
Dassler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dassler 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams is working for a kimura but Dassler is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dassler defends it well.
Dassler gets back to full guard.
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Williams is pushing down on Dassler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dassler is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dassler is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dassler (0) vs (8) Williams
Dassler stops Williams from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dassler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Dassler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dassler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dassler moves into full guard.
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams passes Dassler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dassler sees it coming and defends easily.
Dassler is looking to improve his position.
Dassler moves into full guard.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dassler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
Dassler keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams passes Dassler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dassler wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Dassler wants to get back to full guard.
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Dassler defends the submission attempt.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dassler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dassler wants to get back to full guard.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Dassler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dassler (0) vs (11) Williams
Dassler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dassler is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dassler is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dassler.
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dassler looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dassler defends it well.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Dassler is defending well.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is looking for a kimura but Dassler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working for a kimura but Dassler is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Dassler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dassler tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dassler is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Williams! |
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Event:
Demolition 9 - TBA
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slayin pinned against the cage. Slayin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams has his takedown stuffed
letting Slayin counter with a right hand.
Williams shoots in but Slayin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rhymin Slayin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.#TD2#
Williams gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slayin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Slayin is trying to buck Williams off.
Slayin's coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Slayin is looking for a sweep.
Williams working the body and head with strikes.
Williams working the strikes but Slayin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slayin is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Williams with the ground and pound but Slayin uses the opportunity to regain guard. #ES#
Slayin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Slayin pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##BC2#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
David Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slayin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams tries to clinch but Slayin is having none of it.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams shoots in but Slayin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slayin throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Slayin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slayin wants it to stay on the feet.
Slayin throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams slips under a jab.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Slayin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slayin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Slayin.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Slayin misses with a head kick.
Slayin misses with a head kick.
Rhymin Slayin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Slayin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams moves out of range as Slayin strikes.
Slayin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Williams walks into a left hand.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Slayin gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
Slayin stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab from Slayin.#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
The fighters circling - Slayin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slayin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Slayin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slayin as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slayin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Slayin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slayin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Slayin finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Slayin.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Slayin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Williams dives in and grabs Slayin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slayin pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.#TD2#
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Slayin to the ground. Williams is now in Slayin's guard.
Slayin is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Slayin dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Slayin from standing up. #SU#
Slayin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Williams shoots for a takedown but Slayin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slayin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhymin Slayin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Slayin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slayin throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Slayin.
Slayin cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slayin throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Slayin counters with a nice right hand that sends Williams toppling to the canvas! Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Slayin finish him?!
Slayin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slayin wants it to stay on the feet.
Slayin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhymin Slayin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Slayin throws a monster overhand right that drops Williams! Slayin follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhymin Slayin!
Rhymin Slayin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Demolition 4 - Dee v HW
Date: Jan 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith Jr as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Smith Jr. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith Jr is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Smith Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams tries for a takedown but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Smith Jr shows good takedown defense.
Smith Jr cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Williams shoots in and bounces Smith Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams won't allow Smith Jr to sweep him here. #SUB#
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Smith Jr in his guard.#REVB#
Smith Jr wants to stand but Williams is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SU2#
Williams is working an open guard so Smith Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a jab.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith Jr.
Williams dives in and grabs Smith Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith Jr pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Williams dives in and grabs Smith Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith Jr pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Smith Jr shows good takedown defense.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Smith Jr, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Smith Jr against the cage but Smith Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams shoots in but Smith Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith Jr counters with a big right hand! Oh Williams is in trouble here! Smith Jr follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Smith Jr!
An out of breath Corey Smith Jr 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:
RISE 122
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Orndorf, which made it look bad.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Orndorf slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daniel Orndorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orndorf is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Orndorf circles away and we're back to standing.
Orndorf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Orndorf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orndorf as he jumps to the side.
David Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orndorf lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looks for a takedown but Orndorf sprawls well.#TD2#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orndorf to the mat! Orndorf manages to get full guard.
Orndorf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Orndorf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orndorf's guard.
Orndorf tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Orndorf is defending well.
#SUB#
Orndorf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Orndorf manages to get to full guard.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Orndorf.
Orndorf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Orndorf slows the pace down in half guard.
Williams gets full guard.#T2#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Orndorf from controlling successfully.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Orndorf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orndorf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Williams working for a triangle but Orndorf defends it easily.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Orndorf from controlling successfully.
Orndorf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orndorf wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #SUB2#
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Orndorf looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Orndorf defends easily.
Orndorf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orndorf trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orndorf sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Williams has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Orndorf should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Williams has tightened it up now! Orndorf 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 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Williams!
The defeated Daniel Orndorf had this to say: 'I'll be back. I will reclaim what's mine.'.
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Event:
RISE 111 Jones v Bizihwaelle
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Salmi, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Salmi against the cage but Salmi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Salmi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salmi.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salmi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Salmi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eerikki Salmi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salmi pinned against the cage. Salmi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams blocks a jab.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Salmi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Salmi looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams goes for a double leg but Salmi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salmi continues to drive forward.
Salmi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Salmi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Salmi. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Salmi misses the shot to the body.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Salmi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Salmi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head. #ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Salmi throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eerikki Salmi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Salmi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salmi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Salmi throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salmi sprawls well. Salmi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Salmi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams with a poor takedown
and Salmi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Salmi finish him?
Williams looks to clinch
and Salmi counters with a right hand from hell and Williams is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eerikki Salmi!
Eerikki Salmi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Williams (ranked 1862 p4p, 232 weight class) and Badr Al Din (ranked 340 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Al Din's choice of entrance music: RUNNING BACK. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Badr Al Din!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Williams dives in and scores a takedown into Al Din's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Al Din
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams passes Al Din's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Din sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Din actively working from the bottom here.
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Din doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Al Din looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is looking for a kimura but Al Din is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Al Din defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Al Din has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Al Din! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Badr Al Din!
An out of breath Badr Al Din 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:
EFC Izmir VS Kagonbo 2
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Page gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage. #TD#
Page drives through with a takedown into guard.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Page makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Page is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.#ROC#
Williams is rocked!#SUB2#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Page defends easily.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Page finish him?#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Williams has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Williams's head off the mat! Williams is out! He's out! Page jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Franky Page!
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Event:
EFC Izmir vs Pulu
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Bailey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bailey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bailey but Bailey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bailey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bailey as he avoids it easily.
Bailey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Williams throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bailey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Williams is in Bailey's guard.
Bailey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bailey wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Bailey wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position. #ES#
Bailey has his feet on Williams's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1##TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bailey tries to escape but Williams is in control.
Bailey regains half guard, as Williams was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bailey defends it well.
Bailey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams. #SUB2#
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Bailey defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bailey wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bailey defending well though.
Bailey is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Bailey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES#
Bailey has one foot on Williams's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Williams forces Bailey back against the cage and clinches.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Bailey blocks with his arms.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Bailey.
A left lands for Bailey.
Bailey throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bailey swivels and escapes.
Zammy Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bailey has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES#
Bailey throws Williams to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey.#T4#
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Bailey counters with a crisp one two that drops Williams! Bailey thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Williams to his feet! Williams is in big trouble!#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Bailey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bailey.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Bailey tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bailey avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Bailey.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams misses with a takedown
and Bailey counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zammy Bailey!
Zammy Bailey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFC Panda vs Takeishi
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whymer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Williams 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.
Whymer is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whymer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams. #SUB#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Whymer is defending well.
Whymer is trying is best to control the position here.
Williams throwing shots but Whymer is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Whymer is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whymer defends it well.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Whymer defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whymer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whymer defends it well.
Whymer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Whymer is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Whymer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Whymer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whymer.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams postures up in Whymer's guard and throws a big left but Whymer blocks it.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whymer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whymer defends it nicely.
Whymer scores with a kick to the body.
Whymer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whymer swivels and escapes.#TD#
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Whymer to the ground. Williams is now in Whymer's guard.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whymer has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Williams swings around for an armbar but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Williams's guard.#SUB#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Whymer defends easily.
Whymer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whymer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whymer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Williams isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Whymer stacks Williams on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Whymer!
Williams seems a little lost for a moment, as Whymer dominates the positioning.#T2#
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Williams tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Whymer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whymer controlling the position easily from mount.
Whymer prevents Williams from getting the reversal.#T3#
Whymer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Williams working to try and regain half guard.
Williams regains half guard.
Williams landing strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Williams looking for subs from the bottom but Whymer mounts him!
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Whymer controlling the action here. #SUB#
Whymer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Williams.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Just Whymer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whymer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams slips under a jab.#KD2#
Whymer lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Whymer takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!
David Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whymer is looking to stand back up but Williams counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Whymer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB##SUB#
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
David Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whymer is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Williams 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.
Whymer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Whymer is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
#SUB#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whymer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Whymer moves into full guard.
Williams looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Whymer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Williams tries for a kimura but Whymer is defending well. #T4#
Whymer struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Williams goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Whymer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Williams but great work by Whymer.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Just Whymer.
I think Whymer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Whymer!
A victorious Just Whymer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EFC Izmir vs Dorn
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams blocks a jab.#TD#
Williams drives through with a takedown into Page's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Page looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page pulls Williams in to control the position.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Page uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Page!#REVB#
Williams 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.#SUB#
Williams working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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.
Page stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Page avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Page lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Williams has his foot on Page's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Page works his way back into a safe position though.
Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Page defends it easily.
Page wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Page distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Williams working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Page passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Page lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Page.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Page has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Page 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.
Page working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Ground and pound from Page. #ROC2#
Williams is rocked!#SUB2#
Page is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Page to get the leverage.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Williams is hurt! He's hurt bad - Page fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Williams from any more punishment! Congratulations to Page! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Page!
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Event:
EFC Pulu vs Izmir
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Whymer cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been told by Whymer's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams tries for a takedown but Whymer circles away easily
letting Whymer counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Williams tries for a takedown but Whymer circles away easily
and Whymer counters with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Whymer wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whymer defends it well.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Whymer defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Whymer defends the submission attempt.
Whymer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.#SUB2#
Whymer is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
#SUB2#
Whymer is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but Whymer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Whymer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Williams thows a huge punch but Whymer dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Whymer still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Whymer has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Williams throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Whymer has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Williams has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Whymer. Oh but Williams has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Whymer goes limp - he's gone! Williams jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Williams!
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Event:
EFC Braz vs Lambton
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khaan throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Khaan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Khaan.
Khaan slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khaan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Chinggis Khaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Khaan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khaan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams slips a jab from Khaan.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khaan thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Khaan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khaan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khaan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Khaan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khaan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khaan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams avoids the head kick by Khaan.
#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Khaan.#TD2#
Williams drives through with a takedown into Khaan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Khaan blocks nicely.
Williams prevents Khaan from getting back to his feet.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Khaan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khaan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khaan's guard. #SUB2#
Williams 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#
Williams 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.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Khaan is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Khaan defends the submission attempt.
Williams stops Khaan from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams 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.
#SUB2#
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Khaan defends the submission attempt.
Williams prevents Khaan from standing back up.
Khaan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but Khaan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Khaan is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Khaan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES#
Khaan kicks Williams off and gets back to his feet.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khaan scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khaan misses with a wild body shot.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Khaan is looking for a counter combo.
Khaan tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khaan. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khaan leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Chinggis Khaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Khaan.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khaan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Khaan.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khaan.
Khaan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khaan misses the jab.
Khaan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khaan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chinggis Khaan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Khaan works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Khaan.
Khaan takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Khaan slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Khaan gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Khaan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chinggis Khaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khaan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khaan.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khaan's waist but Khaan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khaan feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Khaan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khaan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khaan is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Khaan circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Khaan pushes him off.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khaan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Khaan tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khaan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Khaan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams blocks a head kick by Khaan.
Khaan looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Khaan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams. #TD2#
Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khaan's guard.
Khaan is looking to stand back up but Williams counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khaan. #REVR#
Khaan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Khaan is trying to stand.
#T2##SUB2#
Khaan is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Khaan defending well.
Khaan is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well.
Khaan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khaan defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Khaan is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Williams prevents Khaan from standing back up.
#T3##SUB2#
Williams maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Khaan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Williams has cracked it and Khaan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Williams!
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Event:
EFC Pulu vs Vale
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Williams flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Williams is out cold! Jackson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ninja Jackson!
After winning the bout, Ninja Jackson 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:
EFC DeSilva vs Page
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Khaan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams tries for a takedown but Khaan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khaan throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Khaan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Williams keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Khaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khaan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Khaan. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Khaan shows good takedown defense.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Chinggis Khaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Khaan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khaan.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Khaan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khaan scores with a hook.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Khaan lands a body shot.
Khaan lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Williams clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khaan avoids it.#BC#
Khaan breaks from the clinch.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Khaan gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Khaan manages to retain guard.
Khaan is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Khaan has his feet on Williams's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Khaan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khaan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khaan misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams shoots in but Khaan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Khaan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khaan throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Khaan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Khaan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Khaan and sends Williams crashing to the mat! Khaan follows him down to the mat - Williams regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Khaan works his way into side control.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Khaan finish him?
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Khaan cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Williams stops Khaan from passing to mount.
Williams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Khaan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Khaan unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Williams wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Khaan celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chinggis Khaan!
A less than humble Chinggis Khaan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
EFC Williams vs Page
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Page misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Page has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Williams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Page is defending well for now.
Page lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Page lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams prevents a body shot from Page.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Page lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Page turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Page manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Page tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Page in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Williams is rocked!
Williams tries to bench press Page off him but Page keeps the position. #SUB2#
Page tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams tries to buck Page off but Page is having none of it.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Page in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Page scores with punches from side control.
Page cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Page creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Williams tries to buck Page off but Page is having none of it.
Page connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Williams some visible discomfort.
Page crunches a massive hammerfist down on Williams - he's out! Page Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Franky Page!
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Event:
EFC Teodor vs Del Bosque
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samedov as he jumps to the side.
Samedov misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Samedov's coaches at CrossFit Sydney have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Williams prevents Samedov from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Williams 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.
Samedov tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams 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.
Samedov is trying to stand.
#T1##SUB2#
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Samedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams. #SUB2#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Samedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Samedov pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Williams has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Samedov defend it? Williams steps over the head and cranks it - Samedov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Williams!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 28
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nig sprawls well. Nig wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams 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.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams goes for a double leg but Nig avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nig continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nig misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Nig misses with a straight left.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Nig gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
Nig paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams fails to land the takedown.#KD2#
Nig drops Williams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Williams looks back up at him and smiles so Nig waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Williams is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig cracks Williams with a left hook right on the temple and Williams goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Nig lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Williams is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig is the new light heavyweight champion!
Nig Nig was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 24
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Okafor tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Williams is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Okafor is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Williams!
David Williams is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 17
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Williams clinches up with Howell and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams tries to work over Howell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Howell tightens his grip and picks Williams up, before dumping him to the ground. Williams manages to land in guard.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Howell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howell defends well.#SUB#
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Williams pushes a forearm under Howell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Howell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Williams!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 11
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Engelhard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Engelhard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engelhard slows the pace down.
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Engelhard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engelhard is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it. #SUB#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelhard winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Engelhard has control of the leg.
Engelhard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Engelhard lands a heavy elbow.
Engelhard dominating with strikes here.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engelhard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Engelhard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Engelhard!#REVB##SUB#
Engelhard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Engelhard has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Engelhard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Engelhard trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Engelhard defends it easily.
Engelhard stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Engelhard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Engelhard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Engelhard has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Williams has his foot on Engelhard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Engelhard works his way back into a safe position though.
Engelhard wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Engelhard wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Engelhard advances to half guard. #SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Engelhard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well. #T3#
Engelhard works his way into full mount!
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Engelhard is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Engelhard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Williams wants to improve his position but Engelhard is controlling well.
Engelhard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engelhard wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.
Williams tries to roll over but Engelhard keeps him under control.
Engelhard trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams is not content to let Engelhard control the position.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Engelhard trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Engelhard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Engelhard is looking for the big counter here.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Engelhard counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams slips a straight right by Engelhard.
Engelhard throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Engelhard defends it nicely.
And Engelhard tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Engelhard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Engelhard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Engelhard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Engelhard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Engelhard lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Engelhard is working for a submission of some sort.
Engelhard prevents Williams from improving his position.
Engelhard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Engelhard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.
Engelhard wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Engelhard trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away. #T2#
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Engelhard.
Engelhard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Engelhard wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it. #SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Engelhard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Engelhard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Engelhard.
Engelhard slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.#SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.
Engelhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Engelhard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Engelhard eventually gives up the hold.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Engelhard in his half guard. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Engelhard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Engelhard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Engelhard.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Engelhard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Engelhard's back!
Williams has the hooks in. Engelhard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4##SUB#
Engelhard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Williams has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Engelhard is in real trouble here. Williams gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Engelhard is tapping out! Williams wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Williams!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 6
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Davis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Davis pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis pulls Williams in to control the position. #SUB2#
Williams drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Williams as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Davis screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Williams! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). David Williams!
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