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Event:
BBFC Syndicate 2
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Volkenhause tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Volkenhause slips under a jab.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Volkenhause 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.#CL2#
Volkenhause gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volkenhause tries for a takedown. No joy.
Volkenhause prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Volkenhause controls the action.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Volkenhause has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Volkenhause.
Smith stuns Volkenhause with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Volkenhause closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith cracks Volkenhause with a nice body shot.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkenhause or not.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkenhause looks winded!
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkenhause or not. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Volkenhause avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Volkenhause is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkenhause or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Volkenhause drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Volkenhause moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkenhause takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Smith.
Volkenhause takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#Volkenhause is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith pounces like a tiger and cracks Volkenhause with a vicious hook! Volkenhause is down but not out! Smith follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rebel Smith!
After the big win, Rebel Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 7
Date: Jan 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Volkenhause fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnes, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Volkenhause pulls guard effortlessly.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Barnes wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Volkenhause's closed guard. He's half up but Volkenhause has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Volkenhause pivots and extends the arm, Barnes falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Volkenhause! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Volkenhause!
Sammy Volkenhause decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BFC SYNDICATE 6
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Volkenhause misses the body punch
and Montealdo counters with a straight right hand.
Volkenhause fails with a takedown attempt.
Montealdo looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkenhause is just out of range.
Sammy Volkenhause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montealdo with a nice cross.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volkenhause is pushing Montealdo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Volkenhause breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Volkenhause has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Volkenhause uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montealdo.
It looked like Volkenhause was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Volkenhause moves into the clinch.
Volkenhause doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Volkenhause breaks the clinch.
Montealdo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Volkenhause clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montealdo. #BC#
Volkenhause breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!#TD#
Volkenhause fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Montealdo sprawls well initially but Volkenhause persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Montealdo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Volkenhause passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Montealdo!
Montealdo is looking to improve his position but Volkenhause isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Volkenhause working for a submission but Montealdo is keeping him at bay.
Montealdo tries to reverse the position but Volkenhause maintains control.
Volkenhause lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Volkenhause looking to control but Montealdo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Volkenhause controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Volkenhause looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Montealdo 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.#T2#
Volkenhause is landing with some decent strikes but Montealdo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Montealdo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Volkenhause lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Volkenhause is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Montealdo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montealdo is desperately trying to improve his position but Volkenhause has a good base and remains in mount.
Volkenhause working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Volkenhause working Montealdo over with strikes here.
Volkenhause manages to capitalize on a mistake by Montealdo to take his back!
Volkenhause really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Montealdo.#T3#
Volkenhause tries to keep control of the position but Montealdo is staying busy.
Montealdo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Montealdo fending off the submission attempt from Volkenhause. #SUB#
Montealdo won't enjoy being in this position. Volkenhause looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Montealdo is tapping - it's over boys! Volkenhause picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sammy Volkenhause!
Our winner, Sammy Volkenhause, 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.
The defeated Javier Montealdo had this to say: 'Brasilia!!!! Voltarei como o vencedor...'. |
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Event:
BFC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Oct 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Rusnak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rusnak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Volkenhause controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusnak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkenhause.
Volkenhause 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.
Volkenhause pushing down on Rusnak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Volkenhause in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkenhause works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rusnak avoids a series of strikes thrown by Volkenhause.
#T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Volkenhause there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB#
Volkenhause throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rusnak has his hands clasped together but Volkenhause breaks the hold and Rusnak is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Volkenhause!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Volkenhause!
Sammy Volkenhause opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
CACC 121: Ty vs Gracie
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
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 7 wins and 1 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Sammy Volkenhause!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Volkenhause shoots in looking for a takedown. Petersen tries to sprawl out of it but Volkenhause keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Petersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkenhause shoots for a takedown but Petersen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkenhause shoots in for a takedown but Petersen shows good takedown defense.
Conald Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Volkenhause.
Volkenhause tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petersen swivels and escapes.#TD#
Petersen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (4) vs (0) Volkenhause
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.
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. #SUB#
Petersen is trying to get an arm triangle but Volkenhause is defending well.
Volkenhause is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petersen 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 tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Volkenhause tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (0) Volkenhause
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Volkenhause for as long as he can get away with.
Petersen forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (10) vs (0) Volkenhause
Petersen not allowing Volkenhause to control his hands.
Volkenhause breaks Petersen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (10) vs (2) Volkenhause
Petersen seems keen to control Volkenhause's posture.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Volkenhause is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Volkenhause wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Volkenhause manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (12) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Volkenhause being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen pushing down on Volkenhause's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Volkenhause works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Volkenhause keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen stands and throws Volkenhause's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (15) vs (2) Volkenhause#SUB#
Petersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Petersen slows the pace down.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Petersen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Petersen trying to control the action but Volkenhause is working from the bottom.
Petersen controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Petersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6#
Volkenhause is trying to escape the position but Petersen is controlling the position.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.
Petersen working away.
Volkenhause gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Petersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Volkenhause is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (18) vs (2) Volkenhause#T7##SUB#
Petersen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Volkenhause trying to remain calm as Petersen controls from the top position.
Volkenhause stops Petersen from passing to mount.
Petersen controlling the position from side mount.
Petersen'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.
Petersen works to advance to full mount. Volkenhause defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (20) vs (2) Volkenhause
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Volkenhause is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen looking to control but Volkenhause is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Volkenhause to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (23) vs (2) Volkenhause#SUB#
Petersen is looking for the choke from the back position but Volkenhause is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Petersen goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Volkenhause escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (23) vs (4) Volkenhause
Petersen won't allow Volkenhause to pass to mount. #T10#
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Volkenhause passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (23) vs (7) Volkenhause#SUB2#
Volkenhause is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petersen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkenhause wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Volkenhause is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petersen has escaped the position, nice work there. #T11#
Petersen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petersen pulls Volkenhause in to control the position.
Volkenhause won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Volkenhause looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (25) vs (7) Volkenhause
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkenhause swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Volkenhause is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen pushing down on Volkenhause's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Petersen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Volkenhause! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (28) vs (7) Volkenhause
Volkenhause is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Volkenhause is squirming around nicely. #T14##SUB#
Petersen working for a guillotine from mount but Volkenhause is in no mood to give up.
Petersen forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (31) vs (7) Volkenhause
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Volkenhause's body.
#SUB#
Petersen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen keeps control of the position easily here as Volkenhause tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 31 to 7.
Conald Petersen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES PLAYOFF
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Sammy Volkenhause! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roberto Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Volkenhause fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jimenez sprawls well initially but Volkenhause persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Volkenhause (2) vs (0) Jimenez
Volkenhause tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jimenez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jimenez is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkenhause is looking to advance position but Jimenez won't allow it.
Jimenez tries to get to full guard but Volkenhause has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkenhause looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Jimenez is not content to let Volkenhause control the position.
Jimenez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkenhause works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Volkenhause (5) vs (0) Jimenez
Volkenhause trying to control but Jimenez is having none of it.
Jimenez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Jimenez tries to control Volkenhause's body but Volkenhause pushes him off. Jimenez squirms to his side and now Volkenhause has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Volkenhause (8) vs (0) Jimenez
Jimenez tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Jimenez showing good submission defense here.
Jimenez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Volkenhause is looking for the choke from the back position but Jimenez is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Jimenez right now.
#SUB#
Jimenez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Volkenhause tightening his grip on Jimenez, looking for the choke.
Jimenez is really stuck here.
Volkenhause is not going to allow Jimenez to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Volkenhause working for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Jimenez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Volkenhause.
Jimenez is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Volkenhause looking for the RNC.
Jimenez tries to roll but Volkenhause sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Jimenez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Will Volkenhause go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Volkenhause looking for the choke but no joy. #T5##SUB#
Volkenhause is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jimenez is defending well though. Volkenhause let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Jimenez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jimenez wants to control his opponent's hands but Volkenhause gets his hands free. #SUB#
Volkenhause is looking for a rear naked choke here but Jimenez reverses the position brilliantly into Volkenhause's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Volkenhause (8) vs (2) Jimenez
Jimenez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Volkenhause working a defensive guard here.
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.
Volkenhause wants to sweep here but Jimenez controlling him for the moment.
Jimenez is looking to advance position but Volkenhause has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Volkenhause (12) vs (2) Jimenez
Jimenez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Volkenhause fails to move to back control. #T7##SUB#
Volkenhause goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jimenez turns into him and now he's in Volkenhause's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Volkenhause (12) vs (4) Jimenez#SUB#
Volkenhause has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
Jimenez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Volkenhause is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jimenez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Volkenhause 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! Jimenez rolls with it to try and escape but Volkenhause cranks on the arm and Jimenez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Volkenhause!
An intense looking Sammy Volkenhause took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'A lot of my guys back at the gym are competing in TWGC so good luck to them, but win or lose I'm proud of my man Beau Lauzon making his MMA debut tonight. We grew up together, got into MMA together, so tonight is a big deal to him. Take no prisoners Beau!'. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 4
Date: Aug 25, 2020 |
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 3 wins and 2 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sammy Volkenhause!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mondragon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkenhause drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mondragon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
I was talking to Mondragon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Volkenhause goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mondragon prevents it.
Volkenhause fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Esteban Mondragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Volkenhause.#TD2#
Volkenhause jumps into guard, dragging Mondragon to the mat.
Mondragon postures up.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Volkenhause is looking for a triangle but Mondragon pushes his legs off easily.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkenhause keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Volkenhause looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkenhause, not yet. #T1#
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkenhause has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Volkenhause's legs - danger averted.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Volkenhause keeps moving.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkenhause swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkenhause controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon stays in close to Volkenhause's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Volkenhause is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mondragon escapes and throws Volkenhause's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (3) vs (0) Volkenhause#T2#
Mondragon just content to control the position.
Volkenhause tries to improve position but can't.
Volkenhause wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon controls the position.
Volkenhause tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
Mondragon wants to control but Volkenhause is keeping him busy.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Volkenhause is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkenhause is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Volkenhause struggling a bit here.
Volkenhause is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mondragon is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Volkenhause
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Volkenhause is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Volkenhause sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mondragon stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Volkenhause looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mondragon pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (0) Volkenhause
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.
Volkenhause is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Volkenhause is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Volkenhause is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Volkenhause is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.
Volkenhause is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Volkenhause is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkenhause is looking to escape.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Volkenhause tries to improve his position but instead Mondragon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (11) vs (0) Volkenhause
Volkenhause tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Volkenhause can't escape the position.
Volkenhause is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mondragon wants to take Volkenhause's back here but Volkenhause is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Volkenhause is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Volkenhause manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Volkenhause wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Volkenhause is staying active underneath Mondragon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volkenhause wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Volkenhause is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Volkenhause is trying to control but Mondragon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (14) vs (0) Volkenhause
Volkenhause working to try and regain half guard.
Volkenhause is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (17) vs (0) Volkenhause
Volkenhause is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mondragon not allowing Volkenhause to control his hands.
Volkenhause wants to escape the position.
#T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Volkenhause tries to escape but Mondragon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Volkenhause.
Volkenhause can't escape the position.
Volkenhause tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Volkenhause is trying desperately to improve position.
Mondragon controlling from mount. #T9#
Volkenhause tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Volkenhause has given up his back. Will we see Mondragon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (20) vs (0) Volkenhause
A lull in the action here.
Mondragon gets his hands free as Volkenhause looks to control.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Volkenhause from escaping the position.
Volkenhause trying to control the hands but Mondragon breaks the grip. #T10#
Mondragon wants to control but Volkenhause is keeping busy.
Volkenhause is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon not allowing Volkenhause to control his hands.
Volkenhause is really stuck here.
Mondragon trying to control momentarily.
Mondragon controlling from the back.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Volkenhause's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Volkenhause staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control.
Volkenhause turns into Mondragon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (20) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause advances to half guard.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Volkenhause's head to control him but Volkenhause postures up.
#T12#
Mondragon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Volkenhause is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mondragon won't allow Volkenhause to pass to mount.
Mondragon moves into full guard.
Volkenhause trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #T13#
Volkenhause is looking to advance position but Mondragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (24) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Volkenhause working to try and regain half guard.
Mondragon looking to control but Volkenhause is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon prevents Volkenhause from getting the reversal.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkenhause is looking to escape. #T14#
Volkenhause is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mondragon prevents Volkenhause from getting the reversal.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkenhause is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Esteban Mondragon 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 114
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
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 1 losses; Sebastian Bach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sammy Volkenhause!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bach gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bach (2) vs (0) Volkenhause
Bach controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for submissions off his back.
Volkenhause is not content to let Bach control the position.
Bach is controlling the pace.
Bach is keen to just control but Volkenhause is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bach trying to pass the guard but Volkenhause defending well.
Bach not doing much here.
Volkenhause moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Volkenhause is trying to control the position but Bach postures up. #SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bach sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Volkenhause working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bach might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkenhause is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bach (2) vs (2) Volkenhause
Bach looking to control.
Volkenhause wants to control from the top but Bach keeps moving.
Bach wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bach is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkenhause defends well.#T2##SUB#
Bach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkenhause gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volkenhause avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volkenhause is pushing down on Bach's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bach is fighting to maintain full guard but Volkenhause has managed to sneak the leg through.
Volkenhause is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bach trying to get back to full guard but Volkenhause takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bach (2) vs (5) Volkenhause
Bach tries to hold on but Volkenhause pushes him away. #T3#
Volkenhause tries to control but Bach wriggling away.
Bach regains half guard.
Volkenhause with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volkenhause is thwarting Bach's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Volkenhause passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bach (2) vs (8) Volkenhause
Bach regains half guard.
Bach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkenhause has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bach (2) vs (11) Volkenhause
Volkenhause controlling from the full mount.
Volkenhause looking to control but Bach is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Bach tries to reverse the position but Volkenhause maintains control.
Volkenhause takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Volkenhause can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bach is looking to escape.
Volkenhause controlling from mount.
Bach tries to control Volkenhause's body but Volkenhause pushes him off. Bach squirms to his side and now Volkenhause has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bach (2) vs (14) Volkenhause#SUB2#
Volkenhause has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T6#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bach with him. Bach is trying to defend but Volkenhause has an arm under the chin now! Bach grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sammy Volkenhause! |
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Event:
CACC 111
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sammy Volkenhause!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sulvar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Volkenhause's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Volkenhause#SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for a guillotine here but Sulvar defends easily.
Sulvar passes Volkenhause's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Volkenhause is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Volkenhause actively working from the bottom here.
Sulvar content to control rather than advance.
Volkenhause tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.#T1#
Sulvar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Volkenhause wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Volkenhause wants to get back to full guard.
Volkenhause is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sulvar passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (0) Volkenhause
Volkenhause tries to improve position but can't.
Sulvar happy to just control the position for now.
Volkenhause tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
Volkenhause struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Volkenhause's face as Sulvar controls the position.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Volkenhause manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sulvar's best efforts.
Sulvar prevents Volkenhause from improving his position.
Sulvar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (8) vs (0) Volkenhause
Sulvar controlling the position easily from mount.
Volkenhause wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Volkenhause is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Sulvar controlling the position easily from mount.
Volkenhause is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Sulvar fails to advance to Volkenhause's back.
Volkenhause is trying to escape the mount.
Sulvar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Volkenhause slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sulvar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Volkenhause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
Sulvar prevents Volkenhause from improving his position.
Volkenhause is in trouble now - Sulvar has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (11) vs (0) Volkenhause#T5#
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
Sulvar'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.
Volkenhause is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Sulvar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sulvar fails to advance to Volkenhause's back.
Sulvar prevents Volkenhause from getting the reversal.
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
Volkenhause really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Volkenhause is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Volkenhause keeps trying to improve his position.
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sulvar prevents Volkenhause from getting the reversal.
Sulvar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Volkenhause to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (14) vs (0) Volkenhause
Sulvar 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.
I really don't envy Volkenhause right now.
#T8#
Volkenhause turns into Sulvar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (14) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here.
Volkenhause sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sulvar managing to control the position.
Volkenhause wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.#T9#
Volkenhause being controlled here momentarily.
Further stalling from Sulvar.
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkenhause is one step ahead there.
Sulvar is pulling down on Volkenhause's head to control his posture. #T10#
Sulvar can't keep his opponent in guard - Volkenhause advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sulvar gets full guard.
Volkenhause is looking to pass into half guard but Sulvar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sulvar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (16) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
Sulvar is pushing down on Volkenhause's leg trying to pass to half guard. Volkenhause is fighting to maintain full guard but Sulvar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Volkenhause gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for subs off his back but Sulvar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Sulvar not doing much here.
#T12#
Sulvar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Volkenhause for as long as he can get away with.
Volkenhause is looking to improve his position.
Volkenhause trying to get back to full guard but Sulvar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (19) vs (2) Volkenhause#T13#
Volkenhause is desperately trying to improve his position but Sulvar has a good base and remains in mount.
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sulvar prevents Volkenhause from getting the reversal.#T14#
Volkenhause has given up his back here. Will Sulvar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (22) vs (2) Volkenhause
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is not going to allow Volkenhause to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Tres Sulvar thanked Top Gun Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Neil Nucombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sammy Volkenhause!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Volkenhause is looking to clinch but Nucombe is avoiding it.
Volkenhause tries to clinch up.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Volkenhause and move into the clinch.
Volkenhause tries to clinch up but Nucombe circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkenhause moves in looking to clinch but Nucombe pushes him off.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Volkenhause will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volkenhause tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nucombe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkenhause fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volkenhause.
Volkenhause fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkenhause manages to circle out of the way.
Sammy Volkenhause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkenhause tries to close the distance and clinch but Nucombe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkenhause manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Volkenhause drives through and clinches with Nucombe against the cage.
Volkenhause is working for takedown but Nucombe is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Nucombe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nucombe (4) vs (0) Volkenhause
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Nucombe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Volkenhause wants to control but Nucombe postures up.
Nucombe tries to advance to mount but Volkenhause denies him.
Nucombe controls the position.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.
Volkenhause tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nucombe easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nucombe (6) vs (0) Volkenhause
Volkenhause working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Volkenhause stops Nucombe from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nucombe controlling the position easily from mount.
Nucombe fails to advance to Volkenhause's back.
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volkenhause is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Nucombe controlling the position easily from mount.
Volkenhause is desperately trying to improve his position but Nucombe has a good base and remains in mount.
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volkenhause gets back to half guard.
Nucombe controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Volkenhause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nucombe pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Volkenhause is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkenhause gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause working for submissions but it's allowed Nucombe to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe not doing much here.
Volkenhause trying to control here.
Well, if Nucombe 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.
#T5#
Volkenhause is trying to maintain the position but Nucombe is very close to passing his half guard.
Nucombe trying to pass the guard but Volkenhause defending well.
Volkenhause wants to control the action here but instead Nucombe manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (9) vs (0) Volkenhause
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volkenhause tries to reverse the position but Nucombe maintains control.#T6#
Volkenhause has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nucombe (12) vs (0) Volkenhause
Nucombe is riding his opponent, not letting Volkenhause buck him off.
Nucombe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkenhause on the ground.
I really don't envy Volkenhause right now.
Nucombe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nucombe is trying to stick to Volkenhause's back but Volkenhause is turning into Nucombe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nucombe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Volkenhause. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (12) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nucombe pulls Volkenhause in close to prevent any damage. #T7##SUB2#
Volkenhause drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nucombe dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (14) vs (2) Volkenhause#SUB2#
Volkenhause has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nucombe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nucombe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nucombe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Volkenhause working a defensive guard but Nucombe passes into half guard.
#T8#
Volkenhause won't allow Nucombe to pass to mount.
Volkenhause is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nucombe jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (17) vs (2) Volkenhause
Nucombe slows the pace down.
Nucombe'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.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.
Volkenhause gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nucombe prevents Volkenhause from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nucombe in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkenhause wants to control but Nucombe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Volkenhause is looking to improve his position.
Volkenhause gets full guard.
Nucombe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkenhause swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nucombe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Volkenhause trying to keep a closed guard but Nucombe is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Volkenhause is trying to control the position but Nucombe postures up.
Nucombe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (20) vs (2) Volkenhause#T10#
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.
Nucombe advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nucombe (22) vs (2) Volkenhause
Nucombe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Volkenhause 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: Nucombe (22) vs (4) Volkenhause
Volkenhause trying to move into half guard but instead Nucombe has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (24) vs (4) Volkenhause
Nucombe content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Volkenhause working a defensive guard here.
Volkenhause can't keep his opponent in guard - Nucombe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nucombe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volkenhause gets back to full guard.
Nucombe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Volkenhause looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkenhause, not yet. #T12#
Volkenhause controls Nucombe momentarily but Nucombe frees himself. #SUB2#
Volkenhause throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nucombe escapes and throws Volkenhause's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (27) vs (4) Volkenhause
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.
Volkenhause trying to remain calm as Nucombe controls from the top position.
Nucombe continues to stall.
Volkenhause manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for submissions off his back.
Nucombe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13##SUB2#
Volkenhause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nucombe pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nucombe in particular looking to stall.
Volkenhause is looking to get back to full guard here but Nucombe has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (30) vs (4) Volkenhause
Nucombe staying calm.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Nucombe just content to control the position.
Volkenhause is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe controls the position.
Volkenhause struggling a bit here.
Volkenhause tries to bench press Nucombe off him but Nucombe keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe takes the fight on points by 30 to 4.
Neil Nucombe 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 30 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sammy Volkenhause!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Volkenhause
Ramirez working away.
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.
Volkenhause is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez happy to just control the position for now.
Volkenhause is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Volkenhause struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Volkenhause is working away.
Volkenhause trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.
Volkenhause wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Volkenhause can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Volkenhause tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Volkenhause is working away.
Volkenhause is trying to get back to half guard.
Volkenhause trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Volkenhause is working away.
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Ramirez works to advance to full mount. Volkenhause defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (6) vs (0) Volkenhause
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Volkenhause is squirming around nicely.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Volkenhause is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ramirez looking to control but Volkenhause is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volkenhause keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Volkenhause is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (9) vs (0) Volkenhause
What can Volkenhause do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Volkenhause is in bad spot here.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Volkenhause's body.
Ramirez'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.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Volkenhause manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Volkenhause is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Volkenhause advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (5) Volkenhause
Ramirez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ramirez moves into full guard.
Volkenhause preventing the sweep. #T6#
Volkenhause tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Volkenhause trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkenhause is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Volkenhause wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez is pulling down on Volkenhause's head to control his posture. #T7#
Volkenhause wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkenhause is one step ahead there.
Volkenhause wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Volkenhause passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ramirez keeping hold of Volkenhause's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ramirez.
Ramirez continues to hold on tight.
Volkenhause is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Volkenhause has control of the leg. #T9#
Volkenhause wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez has his hands clasped together around Volkenhause's back. He's all about the action.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Volkenhause sits in half guard.
Volkenhause passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (8) Volkenhause
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Volkenhause is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Volkenhause is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volkenhause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #SUB2#
Volkenhause maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ramirez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Volkenhause has cracked it and Ramirez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Volkenhause!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Volkenhause! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Keith Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sammy Volkenhause!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Anderson instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Volkenhause wants the takedown. Anderson is fighting it off but Volkenhause persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anderson's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Volkenhause
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volkenhause tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson 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.
Volkenhause engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Volkenhause won't allow Anderson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Volkenhause drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Volkenhause off! Volkenhause jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Volkenhause trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkenhause stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson has control of Volkenhause's left arm, preventing Volkenhause from doing any damage.
Volkenhause sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volkenhause pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to control but Volkenhause is keeping busy.
Anderson is staying active underneath Volkenhause, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Volkenhause has latched onto it... Big trouble! Volkenhause pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Anderson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Volkenhause!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Volkenhause! |
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