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Event:
WCF 43: Garcia vs Road
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs has his takedown stuffed
and Jeffries counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Briggs. #CL#
Briggs clinches up with Jeffries and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Briggs manages to break the clinch.
Jeffries lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Briggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Briggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Jeffries, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Jeffries as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Briggs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Jeffries preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Briggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jeffries's head. #SUB#
Briggs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jeffries doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Briggs.
Jeffries is looking for a sweep. Briggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jeffries really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Briggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jeffries is trying to stand back up but Briggs is controlling him
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Briggs seems to be working for a kimura but Jeffries defends the submission attempt.
Jeffries has his hands clasped together around Briggs's back. He's all about the action.
Briggs stalling.
Jeffries trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jeffries should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Briggs looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Jeffries wants to control but Briggs is having none of it.
Jeffries just holding on.
Jeffries tries to lock up and control but Briggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Briggs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jeffries has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Briggs with shots to the head and body - Jeffries looks very uncomfortable down there.
Briggs lands with some strikes.#T4#
Briggs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Briggs tries to control but Jeffries wriggling away.
Briggs content just to control the position here.
Jeffries in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Briggs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jeffries is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jeffries and Briggs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jeffries is trying to control Briggs's posture but Briggs avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briggs controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Briggs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jeffries lands with an overhand left.
Jeffries lands a jab to Briggs's midsection.
Briggs is looking to clinch but Jeffries is avoiding it.
#CL#
Briggs closes the distance and pushes Jeffries back into the cage.#BC2#
Jeffries breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jeffries.
Briggs has his takedown stuffed
and Jeffries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Briggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries cracks Briggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jeffries throws a series of strikes that have Briggs backpedaling.
Jeffries has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1##CL#
Jeffries gets tackled into the cage by Briggs. Briggs maintains the clinch.
Jeffries gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Briggs.
Briggs is trying to pull guard but Jeffries turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeffries throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Briggss head.
Briggs fails to pull guard.
Jeffries misses with some punches.
#TD#
Briggs successfully pulls guard.
Jeffries wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
Jeffries wants to stand but Briggs is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Briggs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Briggs will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Briggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jeffries is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeffries sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SU2#
Jeffries stands up and waves to Briggs to follow him.
Briggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jeffries darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Briggs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jeffries's waist but Jeffries gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Briggs off to one side.
Jeffries lands with a straight right. Briggs didn't see that one coming.
Briggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jeffries defends it nicely.
Briggs tries to clinch but Jeffries moves away
and Jeffries counters with a nice body shot.
Geoff Jeffries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Briggs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Briggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Jeffries scores with the left hand. Briggs knows he should have avoided that one.
Briggs misses with a takedown
and Jeffries counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Briggs swinging wildly here.
Shawn Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeffries throws a one two combo.
A cross from Jeffries lands.
Briggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Jeffries gets tackled into the cage by Briggs. Briggs maintains the clinch.
Jeffries is trying to break the clinch but Briggs has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Jeffries showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Jeffries throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeffries throws out a leg kick but Briggs moves out of range and Jeffries only half commits.
Briggs tries for a takedown but Jeffries circles away easily
and Jeffries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Briggs throws a right hand that misses
and Jeffries counters with a left to the body.
Briggs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Briggs shoots for a takedown but Jeffries saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Briggs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Jeffries explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries scores with a nice right hand.
Shawn Briggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jeffries keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Briggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jeffries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown but Jeffries shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeffries displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Briggs.
Briggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeffries uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Briggs.
Briggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jeffries swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeffries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##TD#
Jeffries gets caught napping as Briggs dives in and scores a takedown. Jeffries manages to retain guard.
Briggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeffries is keeping the position for now.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Jeffries keeps moving.
Briggs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jeffries is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jeffries tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Briggs. #T3#
Briggs trying to control from the bottom.
Jeffries prevents Briggs from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Briggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Jeffries 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.
Briggs controlling the position for now.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jeffries tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Briggs.
Briggs missing with punches from the bottom.
Briggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jeffries is working away from the top position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geoff Jeffries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jeffries 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoff Jeffries! |
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Event:
WCF 38.5: White Jr vs Anderson
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cann.#CL#
Briggs rushes Cann and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Briggs jumps into guard, dragging Cann to the mat.
Briggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cann throws a big right hand that misses.
Cann stopping the sweep attempt from Briggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cann throwing strikes from guard but Briggs blocks nicely.
Cann throws a strike but Briggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Cann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Briggs defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Cann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Briggs stays in close to Cann's body and controls the position.
Briggs trying to control but Cann is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cann looking for a guillotine here but Briggs defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Briggs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Briggs'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.
Briggs trying to control but Cann is working from the bottom.
Briggs content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Cann looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cann has his foot on Briggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Briggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Briggs pushing down on Cann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Briggs is looking to take a break and control but Cann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Briggs is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cann dodges the punch combination from Briggs.
Cann looks for a takedown but Briggs sprawls well.
Briggs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Briggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cann circles away.
Cann with the counter takedown but Briggs avoids it easily.#CL#
Briggs clinches.
Cann jumps guard but Briggs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shawn Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domaydo Cann.
Briggs jumps guard but Cann stands there with Briggs around his waist. Briggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Briggs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Briggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Briggs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Cann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Briggs is trying to defend but Cann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Briggs has his hands clasped together around Cann's back. He's all about the action.
Briggs is trying to stand back up but Cann is controlling him
Briggs tries to get to full guard but Cann has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cann trying to mount his opponent but Briggs defends it.
Briggs wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Briggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cann is trying to control. Briggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Cann is working for a kimura but Briggs is defending it quite comfortably.
Briggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cann is working away from the top position though.
Briggs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cann winds up and cracks Briggs with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Cann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Briggs defends it well.
Briggs wants to get back to his feet.
Briggs trying to hold on to Cann's head to control him but Cann postures up.
Briggs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cann has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3##TD2#
Cann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Briggs is trying to buck Cann off.
Briggs is looking to get back to his feet here but Cann is keeping cool and he's managed to take Briggs's back.#SUB2#
Cann is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Briggs is defending well though. Cann let's go of the attempt for now.
Briggs manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Briggs. #T4##SUB#
Briggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cann defends well.
Domaydo Cann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Briggs wants to stand but Cann is controlling the position. #SUB#
Briggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cann defends well.
Cann is looking to work some ground and pound but Briggs has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cann cracks Briggs with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domaydo Cann 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#
Cann lets loose with a powerful body kick. Briggs will feel that in the morning.
Cann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Briggs pinned against the cage. Briggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Briggs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Briggs showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Cann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Briggs pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cann is defending against the submission attempts here by Briggs.
#T1##SUB2#
Cann actively working from the bottom here.
Briggs trying to control from half guard but Cann is working away.
Briggs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Cann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Briggs pulls his head out easily.
Briggs is taking a breather. Cann 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cann wants to get back to his feet.
Briggs trying to control the action but Cann is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown but Cann shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Cann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Briggs did well to prevent Cann getting side control.
Briggs is trying to control but can't.
Briggs is trying to stand up here but Cann is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Cann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Briggs is just riding it out for now. Cann eventually gives up the hold.
Briggs wants to control but Cann is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Briggs tries to roll over but Cann keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cann moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Cann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Cann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Cann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Domaydo Cann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cann 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domaydo Cann! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 14: Garcia vs Bolsdeep
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legionarius stuffs the takedown attempt from Briggs. Briggs gets slowly back to his feet. #KD#
Legionarius lands a left and a right that send Briggs crashing to the mat, dazed. Legionarius thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Shawn Briggs has been cut.#CL#
Legionarius gets a clinch.
Legionarius avoiding damage as Briggs throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Legionarius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Legionarius clinches up with Briggs and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Legionarius breaks the clinch.
Briggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Legionarius tries to avoid it but Briggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Legionarius to the ground. Legionarius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Legionarius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Legionarius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legionarius. #TD2#
Briggs jumps guard.
Legionarius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Briggs is working an open guard so Legionarius takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Legionarius takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Legionarius breaks the clinch.
Briggs tries for a takedown but Legionarius circles away easily
enabling Legionarius to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcellus Legionarius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Briggs.
Briggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Legionarius connects with a superb combination that knocks Briggs out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Legionarius before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Briggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcellus Legionarius!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcellus Legionarius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 105
Date: Jul 04, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Uncle Fester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Shawn Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fester looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Briggs! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fester (4) vs (0) Briggs
Briggs struggling a bit here.
Briggs is looking for a sweep.
Fester controls the position from side control.
Briggs tries to bench press Fester off him but Fester keeps the position.
Briggs trying to remain calm as Fester controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fester has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fester passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Briggs! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fester (6) vs (0) Briggs#T1#
Briggs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fester looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Briggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Briggs keeps trying to improve his position.
Fester controlling from the full mount.
Fester avoids the attempt from Briggs to control.
Fester sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Fester wants to control the pace but Briggs is squirming around nicely.
Fester controlling the pace for now.
Fester wants to control the pace but Briggs is squirming around nicely.
Fester content just to control the position here. #T3#
Briggs is desperately trying to improve his position but Fester has a good base and remains in mount.
Briggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fester controlling the position easily from mount.
Briggs is trying desperately to improve position.
Fester looking to control and managing it successfully.
Briggs wants to control but Fester is having none of it.#T4#
Briggs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fester tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fester'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.
Fester avoids the attempt from Briggs to control.
Fester controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Fester avoids the attempt from Briggs to control.
Briggs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Briggs tries to lock up and control but Fester gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Briggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fester tries to control but Briggs wriggling away.
Briggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Fester controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from Fester.
Briggs tries to reverse the position but Fester maintains control.
Fester controlling the position easily from mount.
Fester seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Briggs for as long as he can get away with.
Fester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Briggs is looking to escape. #T7#
Fester content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Fester working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Briggs is looking to get to half guard.
Fester controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Briggs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fester tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Briggs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Fester controlling the pace for now.
Fester prevents Briggs from getting the reversal.
Fester takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Briggs is squirming around, avoiding Fester's attempts to control the action.
Briggs can't escape the position.
Fester controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Briggs is working to get back to half guard.
Fester controlling the position easily from mount.
Fester prevents Briggs from getting the reversal.#T11#
Fester trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Briggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fester content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fester.
Fester looking to control but Briggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Briggs wants to hold on but Fester pushes him away.
Fester controlling the position easily from mount.
Fester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13#
Fester continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Fester.#T14#
Briggs is looking to get to half guard.
Fester controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fester takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 102
Date: Jun 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Shawn Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Briggs moves to clinch but Jiurgite breaks away #TD#
and Jiurgite decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Briggs's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Briggs
Briggs keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite stays in close to Briggs's body and controls the position.
Jiurgite sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Briggs's guard. #SUB2#
Briggs looking for subs from the bottom but Jiurgite mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (0) Briggs
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Briggs is trying to reverse the position but instead Jiurgite has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (8) vs (0) Briggs#SUB#
Briggs is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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.#SUB#
Jiurgite looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Briggs taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ze Jiurgite!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ze Jiurgite waved his t-shirt featuring Groove Gear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 98
Date: Jun 13, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Shawn Briggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Ganesha Om!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Briggs tries to clinch but Om moves away #TD2#
and Om decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Briggs's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Briggs (0) vs (2) Om
Briggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Om is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Om 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.
Briggs tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Briggs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Om stays in close to Briggs's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Briggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Om can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Briggs controls Om momentarily but Om frees himself. #SUB#
Briggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Briggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Om engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Briggs wants to control the position but Om says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Om controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Om wants to take a breather but Briggs is having none of it.
Om moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (0) vs (5) Om
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.#SUB2#
Om is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Briggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Om working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Om in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Briggs is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ganesha Om!
After winning the bout, Ganesha Om 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 87
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 24391 p4p, 155 weight class) and Shawn Briggs (ranked 7948 p4p, 143 weight class). Boudreaux comes to the ring accompanied by Degenerate Boy - Mark of Cain. Shawn Briggs acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Jethro Boudreaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Shawn Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boudreaux gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boudreaux (4) vs (0) Briggs
Boudreaux works to advance to full mount. Briggs defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boudreaux (6) vs (0) Briggs
Boudreaux looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Briggs is squirming around, avoiding Boudreaux's attempts to control the action.
Briggs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boudreaux trying to control but Briggs is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs tries to hold on but Boudreaux postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Boudreaux locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Briggs is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jethro Boudreaux!
Jethro Boudreaux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 79
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Finn Johns (ranked 4389 p4p, 112 weight class) and Shawn Briggs (ranked 7758 p4p, 167 weight class). 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Finn Johns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Shawn Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Briggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Briggs clinches.
Briggs pulls guard successfully.
Briggs 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.
Johns is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Briggs has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johns is looking to defend but Briggs has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johns! Briggs pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johns taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shawn Briggs!
A relieved looking Shawn Briggs 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 69
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shawn Briggs (ranked 6126 p4p, 160 weight class) and Antonio Gallo (ranked 23742 p4p, 179 weight class). Antonio Gallo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Shawn Briggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gallo moves in looking to clinch but Briggs pushes him off.
Briggs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Briggs moves into the clinch.
Briggs pulls guard successfully.
Briggs seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Briggs keeping full guard, as Gallo tries to pass.
Gallo sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Briggs doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Gallo paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Briggs - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shawn Briggs!
Shawn Briggs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 62
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shawn Briggs (ranked 6080 p4p, 151 weight class) and Ricky Judge (ranked 5842 p4p, 147 weight class). Judge has chosen The Game- Disturbed as his entrance music. 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shawn Briggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Briggs closes the distance and clinches.
Judge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Briggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Briggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Judge tries to sprawl out of it but Briggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Judge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Briggs closes the distance and clinches.
Briggs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Judge is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge can't get the takedown.
Judge is looking for a takedown.
Briggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Judge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Briggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Briggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Briggs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judge defends it easily.
Briggs trying to control the position.
Briggs being controlled here, momentarily.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Briggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Briggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Briggs has his hands on Judge's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge passes Briggs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Briggs is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Briggs avoid being mounted?
Judge looking for a submission but Briggs manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Briggs is looking for a triangle here but Judge uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (0) vs (3) Judge
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judge wants to control but Briggs is keeping him busy.
Briggs wants to control but Judge postures up.
Briggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Judge tries for a kimura but Briggs is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Briggs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is looking to regain half guard here but Judge keeps moving and retains side control.
Judge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Judge takes a little break here. Briggs wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Briggs gets one leg under and gets the fight 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.
Briggs wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Briggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Briggs is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold.
Briggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Briggs looking for submissions off his back.
Briggs looking for submissions off his back.
Briggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Judge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Briggs is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Briggs avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Judge trying to work for an americana but Briggs has managed to regain full guard.
Judge advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (0) vs (6) Judge
Judge 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 Briggs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Judge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Briggs tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Briggs (0) vs (8) Judge
Briggs 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: Briggs (2) vs (8) Judge
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Judge 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.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Judge 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.
Judge can't keep his opponent in guard - Briggs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Judge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Judge keeping full guard, as Briggs tries to pass.
Briggs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Judge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Briggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Judge pulls Briggs in close to his closed guard and prevents Briggs from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Judge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Judge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Judge looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Briggs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Judge is trying to get back to full guard.
Briggs stalling away here and it's allowed Judge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Judge is pulling down on Briggs's head. It's preventing any offense from Briggs, at least for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Briggs preventing the sweep.
Briggs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (5) vs (8) Judge
Judge can't do much from the bottom here.
Briggs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Judge's legs.
Briggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judge keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Judge can't do much from the bottom here.
Judge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Briggs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is not content to let Briggs control the position.
Briggs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Judge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 8 to 5.
After the big win, Ricky Judge made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kore Fight Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shawn Briggs (ranked 6093 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hill (ranked 6359 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill has chosen King Of The Hill Theme as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Shawn Briggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Hank Hill!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hill has Briggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Hill gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Briggs (0) vs (2) Hill
Hill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hill moves into full mount! Briggs won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (0) vs (5) Hill
Hill moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Briggs has worked his arm free - good work by Briggs!
Briggs is letting Hill control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Briggs! Score +2 for reaching mount: Briggs (0) vs (7) Hill
Hill looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Briggs is trying to reverse the position but instead Hill has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Briggs (0) vs (10) Hill
Hill 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, Briggs has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hill biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill gets his hands free as Briggs looks to control.
Good control from Hill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs tries to roll but Hill sticks to his back.
Briggs is working hard here to advance position.
Hill biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Briggs right now.
Briggs is breathing heavily.
Hill is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Briggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Briggs trying to control the action but Hill just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is trying to control the position but Hill manages to sink in the RNC - Briggs is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hank Hill!
Hank Hill 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 28 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dez Havok (ranked 6642 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Briggs (ranked 6088 p4p, 0 weight class). Briggs has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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 1 wins and 2 losses; Dez Havok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shawn Briggs!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Havok shoots in for a takedown but Briggs shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Havok is defended easily by Briggs.
Havok dives in and grabs Briggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Briggs pushes down on Havok's head and hops out.
Briggs wants to counter with a clinch but Havok pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dez Havok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Havok or perhaps it was just good defense by Briggs, which made it look bad.
Briggs tries to clinch up but Havok circles away and keeps his distance.
Havok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Briggs but Briggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Havok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Briggs is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Havok (0) vs (4) Briggs
Briggs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Havok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Briggs stalls from top position.
Briggs looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs has hold of Havok's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Havok seems comfortable defending it but Briggs has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Havok is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Havok is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Briggs couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Briggs!
An out of breath Shawn Briggs 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 Full Contact Special
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Briggs darts in trying to clinch
and Kim Jong Un counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck for Kim Jong Un with that takedown attempt.
Briggs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kim Jong Un .
Briggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Briggs shoots in and drives through. Kim Jong Un sprawls well.
Kim Jong Un looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Briggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kim Jong Un 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.
Kim Jong Un in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kim Jong Un distracts Briggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Kim Jong Un trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Briggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Briggs, not yet.
Briggs wants to stand up but Kim Jong Un is controlling him.
Briggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim Jong Un lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Briggs seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kim Jong Un 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kim Jong Un stops Briggs from standing up.
Kim Jong Un landing with the ground and pound.
Kim Jong Un is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kim Jong Un lands a couple of digs.
Briggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim Jong Un cracks Briggs with a solid left hand.
Kim Jong Un stops Briggs from standing up. #T2#
Kim Jong Un content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kim Jong Un postures up.
Briggs wants to sweep here but Kim Jong Un controlling him for the moment.
Kim Jong Un scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Briggs controls Kim Jong Un momentarily but Kim Jong Un frees himself.
Kim Jong Un has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kim Jong Un is working Briggs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kim Jong Un 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Briggs 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kim Jong Un 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim Jong Un is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Kim Jong Un postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kim Jong Un with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
Briggs is rocked!
Kim Jong Un loads up on a big left hand. Briggs felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kim Jong Un looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Briggs can't hide his disappointment, as Kim Jong Un celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un !
An out of breath and clearly excited Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un thanked Condemned for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonny Sins (ranked 23112 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Briggs (ranked 5571 p4p, 476 weight class). Sins has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jonny Sins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shawn Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Briggs has Sins up against the cage in a clinch.
Briggs jumps guard.
Briggs wants to sweep here but Sins controlling him for the moment.
Sins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Briggs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Briggs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sins is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sins defends well.
Briggs is controlling Sins's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs working for a triangle but Sins defends it easily.
Briggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sins defends well.
Our spies down at at The Kegerator - 650$ inform us that Briggs has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Briggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sins stopping the sweep attempt from Briggs.
Briggs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Briggs managing to control the position.
Sins is posturing up here but Briggs has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sins has to tap! Slick submission there by Briggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Briggs!
A victorious Shawn Briggs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jonny Sins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Turns out I suck'. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shawn Briggs (ranked 5557 p4p, 479 weight class) and Grey Ape (ranked 5708 p4p, 0 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shawn Briggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Grey Ape!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Briggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ape swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ape clinches.
Ape changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Briggs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Briggs tries to clinch but Ape moves out of range.
Briggs darts in and clinches Ape up against the cage.
Ape drops down looking for an ankle pick but Briggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ape rushes Briggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Briggs tries to pull guard but Ape won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape tries to score a body lock takedown but Briggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shawn Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grey Ape.
Briggs is trying to pull guard but Ape turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Briggs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ape has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Briggs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Briggs pulls 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.
Briggs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Briggs working a defensive guard but Ape passes into half guard.
Briggs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Briggs pulls Ape in close to prevent any damage.
Briggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Briggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ape wants to pass the guard but Briggs is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ape doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ape manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
Briggs working for a triangle but Ape defends it easily.
Briggs looking for a guillotine here but Ape defends easily.
Briggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs trying to keep a closed guard but Ape is proving a slippery customer.
Ape must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ape 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.
Briggs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ape gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Briggs is controlling Ape's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Briggs working for a triangle but Ape defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Briggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Briggs keeping full guard, as Ape tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Briggs has an active guard here but Ape has managed to pass into half guard.
Briggs wants to get back to full guard.
Ape is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Briggs is looking for a sweep. Ape is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ape not doing much here.
Briggs tries to get to full guard but Ape has control of the leg.
Well, if Ape 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.
Briggs wants to get back to full guard.
Briggs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Briggs managing to control the position.
Briggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ape is posturing up here but Briggs has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ape tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ape has to tap! Slick submission there by Briggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Briggs!
An out of breath Shawn Briggs 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Briggs tries to clinch there but Korpolombolo circles away.
Korpolombolo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Briggs fails with the takedown
and Korpolombolo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Briggs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Korpolombolo struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Briggs decides to stand back up.
Briggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Briggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korpolombolo.
Shawn Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Briggs closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Briggs stalling against the cage.
Briggs keeps control of Korpolombolo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Korpolombolo gets underhooks to prevent Briggs's takedown attempt.
Bango Korpolombolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Briggs.#TD2#
Briggs gets control of Korpolombolo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Briggs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Briggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at The Kegerator - 650$ inform us that Briggs has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korpolombolo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Briggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korpolombolo is one step ahead there.
Korpolombolo wants to pass the guard but Briggs is keeping the position.#T2#
Briggs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Korpolombolo preventing the sweep.
Korpolombolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Briggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Korpolombolo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Korpolombolo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Briggs has control of Korpolombolo's left arm, preventing Korpolombolo from doing any damage.
Korpolombolo is working Briggs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Briggs is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Korpolombolo rolls with it to try and escape but Briggs cranks on the arm and Korpolombolo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Briggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Briggs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans's half guard.
Briggs slows the pace down in half guard.
Evans could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Evans wants to control but Briggs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans wants to control but Briggs is keeping busy.
#T1#
Briggs wants to stand up but Evans manages to regain full guard.
Briggs stays in close to Evans's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Briggs content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Briggs misses with a head kick.
Briggs throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Briggs 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Briggs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Briggs throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Briggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Briggs clinches.
Briggs blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Briggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Briggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Briggs lands an upkick as Evans stands over him.
Evans wants to stand but Briggs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Briggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Briggs, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Briggs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Briggs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Briggs throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Evans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Briggs's guard.
Briggs scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Evans wants to stand but Briggs has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Evans moves out of range as Briggs throws a body kick.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Shawn Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Briggs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Briggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Briggs looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Briggs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Briggs gets a double leg takedown into Evans's guard.
Briggs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Evans's guard.
Briggs controlling the action here.
Shawn Briggs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Briggs tries to pass to full mount but Evans defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Evans!
Evans is bucking up trying to escape but Briggs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1##SUB2#
Briggs moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Evans has worked his arm free - good work by Evans!
Evans is trying to control Briggs's posture but Briggs avoids it.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Evans regains half guard.
Evans is trying is best to control the position here.
Briggs is controlling the pace.
Evans trying to control but Briggs postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans is looking to improve his position.
Briggs is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Briggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Evans is not content to let Briggs control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Briggs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Evans on his heels. He'll look to pass Evans's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Evans manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Evans working hard to break the clinch.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Briggs is controlling the position. #BC2#
Briggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Briggs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Evans's guard.
Briggs trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Briggs. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Briggs looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Briggs is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Briggs is trying to control the position but Evans postures up. #T4##SUB2#
Briggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Briggs trying to control the position.
Evans wanted to stand there but Briggs had control of the position. #SUB2#
Briggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans lands a couple of elbows.
Briggs has control of Evans's left arm, preventing Evans from doing any damage.
Briggs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shawn Briggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Evans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Briggs content to stall in guard here.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Briggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Briggs on the side of the head. #CL2#
Briggs rushes Evans and presses him up against the cage.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Briggs has him pressed against the cage.
Briggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Briggs prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Briggs is trying to trip Evans. He has hold of a leg but Evans is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Briggs persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2#
Briggs trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Briggs looking to pass the guard.
Briggs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Briggs preventing the sweep. #T3#
Briggs working some strikes from top position.
Briggs tries to stand but Evans is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Evans shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Evans was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Briggs is looking for a sweep.
Briggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Evans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Briggs wants to control but Evans postures up.
Evans tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Briggs tries to buck Evans off but Evans is having none of it.#SU#
Evans stands up and beckons Briggs to his feet. #TD2#
Briggs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Briggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Briggs throws a strike but Evans avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Briggs stays in close to Evans's body and controls the position.
Everette Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Briggs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Evans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Briggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Briggs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Briggs!
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