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Event:
HFC 106: Ivanovic vs Jack
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Sherk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sherk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Sherk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sherk dives into side control.
#REVR#
The referee asks Sherk politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sherk prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sherk swings around for an armbar but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sherk's guard.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sherk trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sherk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Sherk's legs - danger averted.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sherk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sherk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit stays in close to Sherk's body and controls the position.
Sherk managing to control the position.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Sherk won't let him.
Sherk is controlling Sitsongrit's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sherk shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sherk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sherk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Sherk had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sherk missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit jabs Sherk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sherk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sherk with a poor takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Sherk.#TD2#
Sherk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sherk showed some decent athleticism there.
Sherk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Sitsongrit is trying desperately to improve position.#T4##SUB2#
Sherk goes for an armbar but Sitsongrit turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sitsongrit. #SUB2#
Sherk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sherk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sherk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Sherk's head.
Sherk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sherk off to one side.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sherk misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Sherk dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Sherk.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sherk at a distance.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Sherk's body. Sherk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Sherk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Sherk manages to avoid it.
Sherk is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sherk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sherk throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sherk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sherk off to one side. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sherk working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sherk's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Sherk has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sherk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sherk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sherk looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sherk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Sherk misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sherk.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sherk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sherk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sherk can do to turn this around?
Sherk misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sherk tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Sherk's body.#T4#
Sherk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sherk shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.#KD#
Sitsongrit cracks Sherk with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sherk looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sitsongrit finish him?
#ROC#Sherk is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sherk is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?#KD#
Sitsongrit sends Sherk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sitsongrit is motioning to the referee to let Sherk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sherk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit leaves Sherk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sherk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sherk seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Sherk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sitsongrit quickly recovers to half guard.
Sitsongrit pushes Sherk off and gets back to his feet.
Sherk fails with the takedown.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD#
Sitsongrit lands a big right hand that sends Sherk crashing to the mat! Sitsongrit stays standing though and waves Sherk back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit drops Sherk with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sherk! Sitsongrit dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Bounty Tournament Finale
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai stuns Sherk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sherk slips a jab from Chai.
It seemed like Sherk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sherk.
As Sherk looks to move away, Chai throws a big counter combo but Sherk just gets out of the way.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sherk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Sherk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai moves away from the strike by Sherk.
Chai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai stuffs the takedown.
Sherk defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Chai lands with a right hand.
Sherk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sherk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sherk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Sherk should have avoided that one.
Sherk swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with an inside leg kick.
Sherk fails with the takedown
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chai - that will leave a mark!
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sherk misses with a lunging right hand
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chai slaps away a takedown attempt from Sherk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jeong Hoon Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Sherk.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sherk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Sherk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sherk throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
A counter left hand to the body from Chai misses its target.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sherk misses with a takedown
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Sherk misses with a looping left.
Sherk misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Sherk loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Chai thuds his shin into the meat of Sherk's side.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sherk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chai.
Sherk throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Sherk swings widly with a right hand
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai scores with a hook.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Sherk seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Hoon Chai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sherk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sherk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeong Hoon Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Sherk misses the target.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Chai.
Sherk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sherk throws a right hand that misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sherk moves out of range of the body kick from Chai.
Sherk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sherk.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Sherk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sherk throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sherk! But no joy.
Jeong Hoon Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sherk misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
Sherk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Sherk throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sherk thinking.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Sherk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sherk is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Sherk throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Sherk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sherk misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sherk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Sherk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sherk shoots and misses
and Chai counters with a three punch combo that has Sherk backing up. Sherk nods at Chai to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Sherk is rocked!
Jeong Hoon Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Sherk.#KD#
Chai lands a big uppercut and Sherk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sherk looks OK. Chai waves Sherk back to his feet!
Sherk is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Sherk out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeong Hoon Chai!
Our winner, Jeong Hoon Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 99: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Sherk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Wild throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Sherk counters with a shoot takedown. Von Wild fights it but they end up in 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.
Sherk wants to pass the guard but Von Wild is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Wild looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk trying to control but Von Wild is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Von Wild looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Sherk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Wild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sherk trying to control but Von Wild is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Von Wild escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sherk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sherk trying to control but Von Wild is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Von Wild working for a triangle but Sherk defends it easily.
#SUB#
Von Wild working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sherk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sherk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sherk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Wild has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sherk has managed to get both his arms back between Von Wild's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Wild looking to control but Sherk passes into half guard.
Von Wild tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sherk trying to mount his opponent but Von Wild defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Von Wild'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.
Sherk prevents Von Wild from improving his position.
Von Wild is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Sherk trying to pass the guard but Von Wild defending well.
Sherk thows a huge punch but Von Wild dodges it nicely.
Sherk trying to control from half guard but Von Wild is working away.
Sherk wants to pass to mount but Von Wild is defending the position.
Von Wild has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sherk is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Von Wild looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Wild tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Von Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Wild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sherk throws out the jab.
Sherk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Wild comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sherk lands a lovely overhand right.
Von Wild keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sherk misses with a right hand
and Von Wild counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Sherk.
Von Wild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sherk circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Wild misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Wild throws out the jab.
And Sherk tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Wild pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Wild scores with a decent looking hook.
Sherk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wolfgang Von Wild will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Von Wild takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Wild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sherk.
Von Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sherk was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Wild.
Von Wild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sherk doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Wild just misses with a punch to the body.
Sherk feints the counter takedown.
Von Wild stuffs the takedown attempt from Sherk. Sherk gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Sherk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Von Wild to the ground. Sherk is now in Von Wild's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sherk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sherk forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Von Wild is not content to let Sherk control the position.
Sherk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Von Wild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Wild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sherk throwing shots but Von Wild is blocking nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Von Wild wants to get back to full guard.
Von Wild is looking to control Sherk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Wild avoid being mounted?
Sherk is keen to just control but Von Wild is a slippery customer.
Von Wild has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sherk is working away from the top position though.
Von Wild tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
Sherk trying to control from half guard but Von Wild is working away.
Steve Sherk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sherk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Von Wild knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Von Wild looking for submissions off his back.
Von Wild trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Von Wild throws a shot from downtown. Sherk moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Sherk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Von Wild coming out on top.
Von Wild misses with an uppercut.
Von Wild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sherk dodges the punch combination from Von Wild.
Von Wild throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
Sherk moves out of range as Von Wild strikes.
A little jabbing left from Sherk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Wild misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sherk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Wild staying out of range there.
Wolfgang Von Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherk moves out of range as Von Wild strikes.
Von Wild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Von Wild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sherk misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sherk staying out of range there.
Von Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherk misses with a straight left.
Von Wild throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Wild looks to land a combination but Sherk avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Von Wild dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sherk dodges the punch combination from Von Wild.
Nice cross by Von Wild.
Sherk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Wild.
A little jabbing left from Sherk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Wild just misses with a punch to the body.
Sherk defending well as Von Wild loads up on a big left hand.
And Sherk tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Wild pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sherk ducks under a wild hook from Von Wild.
Von Wild swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Sherk counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Wild is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sherk is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Von Wild is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Sherk controlling the position easily from mount.
Sherk tries to control but Von Wild wriggling away.
Sherk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Von Wild haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sherk seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Von Wild is holding on tight.
Sherk moves to his opponent's back but Von Wild bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Sherk.
Von Wild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherk swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Sherk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Wild passes into side control.
Sherk is letting Von Wild control him for a moment.
Sherk wants to control but Von Wild postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Sherk wants to control but Von Wild postures up.#T3#
Sherk gets back to half guard.
Von Wild content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Von Wild is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sherk wants to improve his position but Von Wild is controlling well.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Von Wild trying to pass the guard but Sherk defending well.
Von Wild stalling.
Von Wild seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sherk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolfgang Von Wild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Sherk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Wild controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Wild throws a shot from downtown. Sherk moves away and avoids it.
Steve Sherk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Wild throws a hook to the side of Sherk's head but Sherk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wolfgang Von Wild.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Wild, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Von Wild!
A very excited looking Wolfgang Von Wild rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 69
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Sherk misses with a straight right.
Sherk throws a right hand that misses
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sherk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sherk misses with a hook
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve Sherk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jack. Jack obviously looking to wear him down.
Jack scores with a decent looking hook.
Sherk looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Jack let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sherk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack sprawls and moves away.
Jack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sherk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Sherk.
Sherk looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Sherk misses with a lunging right hand
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sherk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sherk somewhat.
Sherk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Sherk misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a one-two to the body.
Sherk walks into a stiff left hand from Jack.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sherk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sherk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Sherk misses with a hook
and Jack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jack scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sherk lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.#T3#
Jack throws a hook but Sherk avoids it easily.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sherk tries for a takedown but Jack circles away easily
and Jack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sherk has his takedown stuffed
and Jack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Sherk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sherk throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.#T4#
Jack scores with a jab to the body.
Sherk throws a jab when Jack was well out of range.
Sherk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sherk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sherk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sherk throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sherk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Sherk misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Sherk misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sherk throws out the jab.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kangaroo Jack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sherk shoots in and drives through. Jack sprawls well.
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Sherk's shoulder, as Sherk tries to avoid the shot.
Sherk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kangaroo Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sherk misses with a hook.
Sherk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jack.
Sherk misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sherk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jack's waist but Jack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sherk off to one side.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Sherk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
Sherk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Jack misses.
Sherk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Sherk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jack napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sherk trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Sherk tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jack's legs.
Jack is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sherk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy.
Jack is pushing Sherk's head away, looking to escape. Sherk manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Sherk advances to full mount.
Jack is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Sherk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sherk working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Sherk'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.
Sherk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Sherk wants to finish this one by submission but Jack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sherk. #ES2#
Jack bucks Sherk off and manages to get back to his feet!
A telegraphed right hand from Sherk misses the target.
Sherk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jack.
Kangaroo Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack stuffs the takedown.
Jack is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Sherk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack works over Sherk's head and body with a nice combination.
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Jack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sherk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack throws a counter combo.
Sherk fails with the takedown.
Sherk misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Sherk throws a right hand that misses
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sherk circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kangaroo Jack 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#
Sherk slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
Jack staying out of range there.
Sherk doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
Jack is looking to chop away at Sherk's legs.
Jack stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack feints a jab promting Sherk to slip. Jack then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sherk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sherk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Sherk swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Sherk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sherk walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jack.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sherk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sherk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack tries to land a leg kick but Sherk saw it coming and moves away.
Sherk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Sherk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sherk misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sherk throws a poor cross that misses
and Jack counters with a three punch combo that has Sherk backing up. Sherk nods at Jack to acknowledge the strikes.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Sherk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sherk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sherk taking a break here but Jack is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sherk missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Jack tries to kick Sherk off but Sherk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sherk is trying to control the action in half guard but Jack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Jack has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sherk is on him like a limpet, forcing Jack back against the cage.
Sherk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sherk throws an off balance right hand
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Jack.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sherk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Jack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sherk under the eye.
Jack scores with a decent looking hook.
Sherk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Jack lands a lovely overhand right.
Sherk lands the left hand.
Kangaroo Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sherk looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jack misses.
Jack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve Sherk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack moves forwards but Sherk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kangaroo Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jack 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kangaroo Jack! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 64
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Cedillo connects with a crisp jab.
Sherk misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Cedillo.
Cedillo's corner calls for a 1-2. Cedillo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Sherk is rocked!
Sherk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Sherk.
Cedillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sherk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cedillo.
Sherk looks to throw the jab but Cedillo is out of range.
Cedillo throws out a loose jab but Sherk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Cedillo.
Oh Sherk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sherk moves away from the strike by Cedillo.
Cedillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sherk seems to have got his legs back now.
Cedillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sherk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cedillo throws a series of strikes that have Sherk backpedaling.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cedillo.
Cedillo misses with a body kick.
Sherk lands an overhand right.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Cedillo there.#KD2#
Cedillo lands a big right hand that sends Sherk crashing to the mat! Cedillo stays standing though and waves Sherk back to his feet!
Sherk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cedillo misses with a body shot.
Cedillo misses with an uppercut. Sherk saw that one coming.#KD2#
Cedillo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sherk sprawling to the canvas! Sherk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cedillo finish him?!
Kylan Cedillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cedillo. Sherk does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Sherk misses the target.
Cedillo lands a brutal uppercut that launches Sherk off his feet! Sherk tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kylan Cedillo! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 57
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Sherk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sherk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Dan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sherk to the ground. Dan is now in Sherk's guard.
Sherk controls Dan momentarily but Dan frees himself.
Sherk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dan pushing down on Sherk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sherk moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan wants to pass the guard but Sherk is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sherk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dan has Sherk in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Dan has Sherk pulled in close to control his posture.
Sherk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dan keeping full guard, as Sherk tries to pass.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Sherk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sherk stopping the sweep attempt from Dan .#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dan seems keen to control Sherk's posture.
Dan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dan misses with a head shot. Sherk uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dan preventing the sweep.
Dan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sherk works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Sherk keeping full guard, as Dan tries to pass.
Dan postures up and lands a big shot to Sherk's brow.
Sherk working a defensive guard here.
Dan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dan pushes down on Sherk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dan trying to pass the guard but Sherk defending well.
Dan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Dan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dan is nestled in close to Sherk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sherk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sherk controls Dan momentarily but Dan frees himself.
Sherk has his hands on Dan 's head, controlling the position.
Sherk trying to keep a closed guard but Dan is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sickwat Dan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sherk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Steve Sherk has been cut.
Dan shoots in looking for a takedown but Sherk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dan 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sherk throws out a counter right but Dan avoids it with no problem.
Sherk misses with a hook.
Dan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sherk pinned against the cage. Sherk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sherk! But no joy.
Dan shoots in for a takedown but Sherk shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sickwat Dan . 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.
A jab from Sherk misses.
Dan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sherk can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Sherk. No joy for Dan on that attempt.
Dan dives in for a single leg takedown but Sherk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sherk misses with some punches.
#T1#
Sherk taking a breather.
Dan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sherk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sherk misses with a body punch.
Dan avoids the elbow strike from Sherk, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sherk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dan 's brow.
Sherk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sherk wants to stall.
#TD#
Dan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dan wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
Sherk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Sherk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sherk is staying active underneath Dan , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dan working over Sherk with some ground and pound. Sherk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sickwat Dan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sherk wants to control the action here but instead Dan manages to pass to full mount!
Sherk tries to hold on but Dan postures up.
Sherk is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Dan throws some wild stikes that Sherk manages to avoid easily.
Dan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sherk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sherk trying to control but Dan postures up.
Sherk controlling the position well.
Sherk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Sherk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sherk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dan is posturing up here but Sherk has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dan has to tap! Slick submission there by Sherk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Sherk!
Steve Sherk managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 49
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Sultsina will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sherk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sultsina defends it well.
No joy there for Sultsina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sultsina getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Steve Sherk has been cut.
Sultsina moves to clinch but Sherk breaks away #TD2#
and Sherk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sultsina is trying to stand up here but Sherk is controlling him well.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Sherk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sultsina wants to get back to his feet.
Sherk wants to take a breather but Sultsina is having none of it. #T1#
Sultsina pushes Sherk off looking to stand but Sherk dives back in and keeps control.
Sherk is looking to take a break and control but Sultsina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sultsina looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sherk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sherk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Sultsina lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sherk doesn't seem phased though.#KD#
Sultsina lands a big head kick that sends Sherk tumbling to the mat! Sultsina takes a step backwards and waves Sherk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Sherk is rocked!
No joy there for Sultsina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sultsina falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Sherk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Sherk 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.
Sultsina is trying to stand up here but Sherk is controlling him well. #T2#
Sherk is taking a breather. Sultsina 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.#SUB2#
Sherk is working for a kimura but Sultsina is defending it quite comfortably.
Sherk is looking to advance position but Sultsina won't allow it.
Sultsina wants to get back to his feet.
Sherk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Sherk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sultsina trying to hold on to Sherk's head to control him but Sherk postures up.
Sultsina tries to kick Sherk off but Sherk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sultsina defends it well.
Sherk moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sultsina has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Sherk controlling the position. #SUB2#
Sherk has hold of Sultsina's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sultsina tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sherk cranks the arm and Sultsina screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sultsina, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Steve Sherk!
After the big win, Steve Sherk made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 40
Date: Apr 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Sherk avoids the head kick by Sultsina.
Sherk with the counter takedown but Sultsina avoids it easily.
Sultsina tries to clinch there but Sherk circles away.
Sherk with the counter takedown but Sultsina avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sultsina. #CL#
Sultsina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sultsina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sherk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sultsina avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Sultsina breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Sultsina has knocked Sherk down with a huge combo! Sultsina steps away and waves a wobbly Sherk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Sherk is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Steve Sherk has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sultsina misses with a head kick.
And Sherk tries to counter it with a takedown but Sultsina pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sherk is still on wobbly legs! Can Sultsina finish him?
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Sultsina has cracked Sherk with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Sultsina lands another huge swinging hook and Sherk tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Sherk, before Sultsina can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lubomir Sultsina!
Lubomir Sultsina decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 35
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Sherk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sherk moves away from the strike by Harged.
Sherk feints the counter takedown.
Harged jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sherk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harged connects with a single shot there.
Harged throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Sherk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harged's 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.#SUB#
Harged throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sherk escapes and throws Harged's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk controls the position from side control.
It looks like Sherk 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.#T1#
Harged is looking to regain half guard here but Sherk keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harged has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sherk laying and praying for a moment but Harged takes advantage and regains half guard.
Harged wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Sherk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sherk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Harged is trying to get back to full guard.
Harged is looking to control Sherk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harged avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sherk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Sherk passes to full mount!
Sherk avoids the attempt from Harged to control.
Sherk wants to take Harged's back here but Harged is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sherk controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harged is trying to escape the mount.
Sherk moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Sherk looking to break Harged's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Harged remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sherk will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherk just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Sherk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Harged is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sherk.
And Sherk tries to counter it with a takedown but Harged pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sherk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Sherk tries to counter it with a takedown but Harged pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harged throws a jab but it's blocked by Sherk.
Harged clobbers Sherk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sherk swats away the attempt to clinch by Harged.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harged lands with an uppercut that bounces Sherk off the cage and back into range.
Good shot there by Harged.#T1#
Sherk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harged.
Sherk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harged defends it well.
Sherk defending well as Harged loads up on a big left hand.
Harged loads up on a big right hand but Sherk slips the punch.
Harged misses with a hook. Sherk ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Harged shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harged showed some decent athleticism there.
Harged trying to control from Sherk's half guard. Sherk has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harged trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve Sherk has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Sherk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sherk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Harged looking to control.
Harged can't keep his opponent in guard - Sherk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sherk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sherk wants to pass to mount but Harged is defending the position. #T3#
Sherk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Harged wants to get back to full guard but Sherk has mounted him!
Harged tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sherk is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Harged is in real trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sherk is hanging on to Harged's back as he tries to escape.
Sherk controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Sherk is working for a rear naked choke. Harged is not defending it well and Sherk has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Harged refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Harged's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Sherk!
Steve Sherk made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 100 Shaver vs Chancel
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai tries to clinch there but Sherk circles away.
Sherk keeps the fight on the outside.
Sherk attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Sherk closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
Chai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sherk pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Sherk closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
Chai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sherk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sherk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steve Sherk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardinho Chai.
Chai looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sherk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chai regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai wants to sweep here but Sherk controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Sherk pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Sherk seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.
Sherk is taking a breather. Chai 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.
Sherk trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away. #SUB#
Sherk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai wants to control but Sherk is keeping busy.
#T2#
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sherk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Sherk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai controlling the position for now.
Chai wants to control but Sherk is keeping busy.
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sherk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (2) Chai
Sherk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Sherk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (4) vs (2) Chai
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sherk pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sherk is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Sherk is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sherk to get the leverage.
Sherk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai trying to control here.
Sherk is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now. #T5#
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sherk is working away from the top position though.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Sherk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sherk trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Sherk is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai working a defensive guard but Sherk passes into half guard.
Sherk is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it. #T6#
Sherk is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Sherk is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Chai is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Sherk is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sherk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sherk's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sherk (4) vs (6) Chai
You can see the frustration on Sherk's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sherk breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (6) vs (6) Chai
Sherk is looking to advance position but Chai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sherk (6) vs (10) Chai
Chai wants to control but Sherk has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T8#
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai moves into full mount! Sherk won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (6) vs (13) Chai
Sherk tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.#T9#
Chai controlling from mount.
It looks like Chai 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.
Sherk is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Sherk wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Sherk tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Sherk prevents Chai from taking his back.
Sherk tries to improve his position but instead Chai has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (6) vs (16) Chai#T11#
Chai has the hooks in. Sherk is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sherk wants to control his opponent's hands but Chai gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for the choke from the back position but Sherk is controlling his hands well.
Sherk is trying to break free.
Chai controls the position.
Sherk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sherk is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chai tightening his grip on Sherk, looking for the choke.
Sherk is keeping busy.
#T12#
Chai controlling the position well here. Sherk rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sherk tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
#T13#
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Sherk's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sherk is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chai.
#SUB2#
Chai looking for the choke from the back.
Chai is hanging on to Sherk's back as he tries to escape.
Chai is trying to control but Sherk is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T14#
Sherk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sherk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherk prevents Chai from taking his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 16 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Leonardinho Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 93
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sherk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snowstrinski circles away.#TD2#
Snowstrinski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sherk napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sherk (0) vs (4) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sherk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sherk is looking to regain half guard here but Snowstrinski keeps moving and retains side control.
Snowstrinski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sherk! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sherk (0) vs (6) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sherk is now in Snowstrinski's guard. A big mistake from Snowstrinski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Sherk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sherk slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Snowstrinski trying to get back to full guard but Sherk takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (5) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Sherk controlling the pace for now.
Snowstrinski tries to reverse the position but Sherk maintains control.
Snowstrinski wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (8) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Sherk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Sherk is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snowstrinski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Sherk is looking for the choke from the back position but Snowstrinski is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Snowstrinski rolls, trying to escape but Sherk keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Sherk has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Snowstrinski defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (8) vs (8) Snowstrinski
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving. #T3#
Sherk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (10) vs (8) Snowstrinski
Sherk is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sherk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowstrinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sherk has managed to get both his arms back between Snowstrinski's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sherk defends well.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sherk is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Sherk preventing the sweep.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sherk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snowstrinski's guard.
Snowstrinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sherk is keen to just control but Snowstrinski is a slippery customer.
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Sherk wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position. #T5#
Sherk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Snowstrinski! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (13) vs (8) Snowstrinski
Sherk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sherk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snowstrinski is looking to escape.
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Sherk working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Snowstrinski's thigh. Snowstrinski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sherk passes into half guard. #T7#
Snowstrinski trying to control from the bottom.
Sherk wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is defending well. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.
Snowstrinski is staying active underneath Sherk, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Sherk is just content to waste time from the top position. Snowstrinski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sherk looking to sit in guard and control but Snowstrinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (13) vs (10) Snowstrinski
Sherk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sherk has his hands on Snowstrinski's head, controlling the position.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sherk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Snowstrinski looking to sit in guard and control but Sherk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (15) vs (10) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Sherk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sherk is taking a breather. Snowstrinski 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.
Sherk wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is defending well. #T10#
Sherk controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sherk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snowstrinski is in trouble now - Sherk has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (18) vs (10) Snowstrinski#T11#
Sherk works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (21) vs (10) Snowstrinski
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowstrinski prevents Sherk from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Snowstrinski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Sherk just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Sherk looking for the choke but no joy. #T12#
Snowstrinski trying to control the hands but Sherk breaks the grip. #SUB#
Sherk working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sherk doesn't have the hooks in and Snowstrinski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (21) vs (12) Snowstrinski
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sherk is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (23) vs (12) Snowstrinski
Sherk trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. #T13#
Snowstrinski managing to control the position.
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
Snowstrinski looking to control but Sherk passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sherk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snowstrinski has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
Sherk trying to mount his opponent but Snowstrinski defends it. #SUB#
Sherk is working for an americana but Snowstrinski has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sherk was thinking about the submission.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the position but Sherk postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherk trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sherk takes the fight on points by 23 to 12. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 89
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sherk tries to keep at a distance but Hole has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Hole has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sherk regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (0) Sherk
Hole advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (0) Sherk
A lull in the action here as Hole stalls from top position.
Sherk prevents Hole from improving position.
Sherk struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sherk's face as Hole controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole'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.
Sherk is looking to regain half guard here but Hole keeps moving and retains side control.
Hole controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Sherk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherk is looking for a sweep.
Hole taking a breather here.
Sherk tries to improve position but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sherk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Hole 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.
#T2#
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sherk is pressing down on Hole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sherk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hole stays in close to Sherk's body and controls the position.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Hole postures up.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard.
Sherk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hole controlling from the top position.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sherk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hole won't allow Sherk to sweep him here. #T4#
Hole advances to half guard.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Sherk defends it.
Hole works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (8) vs (0) Sherk
Sherk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Sherk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sherk tries to get to full guard but Hole has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sherk manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Sherk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (8) vs (2) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hole is trying to control but can't.
Hole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sherk controlling from the top position.
Sherk is fighting to break Hole's control of his arms but Hole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (10) vs (2) Sherk
Sherk is looking to control Hole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sherk avoid being mounted?
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Sherk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sherk is trying to keep Hole in close.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T7#
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherk is keeping the position for now.
Hole is fighting to break Sherk's control of his arms but Sherk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sherk 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.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Hole is looking to pass into half guard but Sherk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sherk is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (10) vs (4) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sherk trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole looking to control.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sherk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (12) vs (4) Sherk
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (15) vs (4) Sherk
Hole moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T10#
Sherk stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Hole has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (17) vs (4) Sherk
Hole wants to control the action but instead Sherk gets a body lock and reverses into Hole's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (17) vs (6) Sherk
Sherk tries to free his leg and advance position but Hole is retaining full guard.
Hole is pulling down on Sherk's head. It's preventing any offense from Sherk, at least for the moment.
Sherk stopping the sweep attempt from Hole.
Hole trying to control the position.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Hole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Hole seems keen to control Sherk's posture.
Hole keeping full guard, as Sherk tries to pass.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hole wants to improve his position but instead Sherk has moved into half guard.
#T12#
Hole trying to control here.
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sherk tries to pass to full mount but Hole defends it.
Hole tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
Hole gets full guard.
Hole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (19) vs (6) Sherk
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Sherk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hole wants to free his trapped foot but Sherk is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Hole prevents Sherk from improving his position.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hole is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (22) vs (6) Sherk
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Sherk tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Hole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Sherk gets back to half guard.
Hole wants to pass to mount but Sherk is defending the position.
Hole controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Hole.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Sherk defends it.
Sherk wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sherk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sherk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Hole made sure he mentioned The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 82
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Christmas gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (0) Sherk
Sherk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christmas is thwarting Sherk's attempts to control the position.
Christmas trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Christmas works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (0) Sherk#T1#
Sherk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sherk is still trying to improve position.
Christmas controlling the pace for now.
Sherk is desperately trying to improve his position but Christmas has a good base and remains in mount.
Christmas controlling the position easily from mount.
Sherk wants to control but Christmas is having none of it.#T2#
Sherk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas controlling from the full mount.
Christmas seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sherk is holding on tight.
Christmas controlling the pace for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christmas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sherk is looking to escape.
Sherk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christmas controlling from the full mount.
Christmas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sherk to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (8) vs (0) Sherk
You can see the frustration on Sherk's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Christmas is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Christmas is hanging on to Sherk's back as he tries to escape.
Christmas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sherk doesn't escape.
Christmas has the hooks in. Sherk is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sherk rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Sherk wants to improve his position but Christmas is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christmas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christmas tries to pass to full mount but Sherk defends it.
Sherk is looking to control Christmas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sherk avoid being mounted?
Sherk tries to get to full guard but Christmas has control of the leg. #T6#
Christmas works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (11) vs (0) Sherk
Christmas is looking to take a break and control but Sherk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherk struggling a bit here.
Sherk tries to buck Christmas off but Christmas is having none of it.
Christmas is looking to take a break and control but Sherk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherk prevents Christmas from moving into mount. #T7#
Sherk is looking to reverse the position.
Christmas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Christmas moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Christmas (13) vs (0) Sherk
Christmas wants to take Sherk's back but he can't do it this time.
Christmas controlling the pace for now.
Sherk is looking to get to half guard.
Sherk tries to lock up and control but Christmas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Christmas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Christmas moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (16) vs (0) Sherk
What can Sherk do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9#
Sherk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Christmas wants to take his opponent's back but Sherk doesn't allow it.
Christmas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sherk is looking to escape.
Sherk is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Sherk tries to hold on but Christmas pushes him away.
Christmas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Christmas'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.
Sherk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sherk is trying desperately to improve position.
Sherk is trying to escape the mount but Christmas keeps good control and instead manages to take Sherk's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (19) vs (0) Sherk#T11#
Christmas just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sherk looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Christmas.
Sherk just trying to survive but Christmas is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12##SUB#
Christmas is looking for the choke from the back position but Sherk is controlling his hands well.
Sherk is in bad spot here.
Christmas doesn't have the hooks in and Sherk manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (19) vs (2) Sherk
Christmas is pulling down on Sherk's head. It's preventing any offense from Sherk, at least for the moment.
Christmas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sherk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (21) vs (2) Sherk#T13#
Christmas forces his way into half guard.
Christmas is taking a breather. Sherk 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.
Christmas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sherk for as long as he can get away with.
Sherk is looking to improve his position.
Sherk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Christmas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T14#
Christmas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Christmas wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
Christmas preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christmas takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
LLoyd Christmas 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:
Stepping Stone 79
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cheese forces Sherk back against the cage and clinches.
Sherk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sherk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cheese walks away with a smile on his face. Sherk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sherk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheese tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Cheese closes the distance and pushes Sherk back into the cage.
Cheese goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sherk prevents it.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sherk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cheese pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Sherk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheese is trying to pull guard but Sherk has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sherk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheese is trying to pull guard but Sherk has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese jumps guard but Sherk stands there with Cheese around his waist. Cheese gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cheese is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sherk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese is trying to pull guard but Sherk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cheese tries to pull guard but Sherk holds him up against the cage and eventually Cheese drops back down to his feet.
Cheese fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Sherk prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheese drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sherk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sherk tries for a takedown but Cheese sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Cheese rushes Sherk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sherk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cheese is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sherk to keep the fight standing.
Cheese is trying to pull guard but Sherk has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese tries to pull guard but Sherk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sherk prevents the takedown attempt.
Sherk jumps guard but Cheese stands there with Sherk around his waist. Sherk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cheese is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sherk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cheese tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sherk smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Sherk jumps guard but Cheese turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cheese is trying to pull guard but Sherk has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sherk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cheese just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cheese jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sherk walks away with a smile on his face. Cheese gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sherk is looking to clinch.
Cheese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sherk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steve Sherk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cheese moves into range and clinches up with Sherk.#T3#
Sherk is trying to pull guard but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese can't get the takedown.
Cheese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sherk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cheese is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sherk to keep the fight standing.
Cheese goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sherk prevents it.
Cheese can't get the takedown.
Sherk looking for a takedown.
Cheese wants a takedown.
Sherk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cheese gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cheese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sherk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cheese jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sherk walks away with a smile on his face. Cheese gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4##CL2#
Cheese rushes Sherk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cheese drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sherk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sherk is trying to pull guard but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sherk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cheese tries for a takedown but Sherk manages to get underhooks.
Cheese fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cheese tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cheese tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sherk smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T5#
Cheese wants a takedown.
Sherk is trying to pull guard but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Sherk is trying to pull guard but Cheese turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cheese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sherk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cheese is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sherk is defending well.
Sherk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cheese jumps guard but Sherk stands there with Cheese around his waist. Cheese gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cheese is working for takedown but Sherk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cheese tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sherk smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Cheese clinches up against the cage.#T6#
Sherk is pressed up against the cage. Cheese has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sherk down to the mat. Sherk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sherk tries to clinch there but Cheese circles away.
Cheese tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sherk tries to clinch up but Cheese circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheese tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Cheese clinches with his opponent.
Cheese can't get the takedown.
Cheese jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sherk walks away with a smile on his face. Cheese gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sherk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheese avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheese stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Cheese forces Sherk back against the cage and clinches.
Sherk is trying to pull guard but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.#T7#
Cheese jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sherk walks away with a smile on his face. Cheese gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sherk tries to clinch up but Cheese circles away and keeps his distance.
Sherk moves in looking to clinch but Cheese pushes him off.
Sherk doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheese circles away.
Sherk tries to clinch but Cheese is having none of it.
Cheese wants to counter the offense by Sherk and move into the clinch position.
Sherk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cheese sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sherk tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cheese wants a takedown.
Cheese has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sherk after a bit of a struggle.
Sherk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cheese pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T8#
Cheese tries to pull guard but Sherk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cheese is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cheese is pressed up against the cage. Sherk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheese down to the mat. Cheese avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cheese has Sherk up against the cage in a clinch.
Sherk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cheese gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cheese is trying to pull guard but Sherk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cheese tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sherk fails to pull guard.
Cheese tries to pull guard but Sherk holds him up against the cage and eventually Cheese drops back down to his feet.
Sherk tries to score a body lock takedown but Cheese shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sherk gets underhooks to prevent Cheese's takedown attempt.
#T9#
Cheese is trying to pull guard but Sherk has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese tries to pull guard but Sherk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sherk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cheese is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sherk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sherk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cheese is trying to pull guard but Sherk has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese wants a takedown.
Cheese looks winded!
Cheese tries to pull guard but Sherk holds him up against the cage and eventually Cheese drops back down to his feet.
Cheese drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Sherk jumps guard and drags Cheese to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Cheese slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sherk is trying to keep Cheese in close.
Cheese won't allow Sherk to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sherk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cheese is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sherk. Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (0) vs (3) Cheese#T11#
Sherk is looking for a sweep.
Cheese in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sherk is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control.
Cheese working away.#T12#
Sherk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cheese's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cheese tries to pass to full mount but Sherk defends it.
Sherk is holding on to half guard well.
Sherk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Sherk looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Sherk is in trouble now - Cheese has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (0) vs (6) Cheese
Sherk tries to hold on but Cheese pushes him away.
Sherk is looking to get to half guard.
Sherk wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (0) vs (9) Cheese
Cheese doesn't have the hooks in and Sherk manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (9) Cheese#T14#
Cheese is pulling down on Sherk's head. It's preventing any offense from Sherk, at least for the moment.
Sherk looking to pass the guard.
Sherk trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherk slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese wins on points by 9 to 2.
A victorious Charles Eric Cheese thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 76
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes forces Sherk back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Sherk.
#TD2#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sherk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sherk (0) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is hanging on to Sherk's back as he tries to escape.
Sherk prevents Barnes from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sherk's chin but Sherk turns very nicely into Barnes's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sherk.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes pulls Sherk in close to his closed guard and prevents Sherk from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #T1#
Barnes is not content to let Sherk control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is controlling Sherk's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sherk is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Barnes gets full guard.
Sherk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Barnes controlling Sherk's posture.
Sherk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Sherk.#T3##SUB#
Sherk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sherk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (2) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the action but Sherk is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sherk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sherk has a hand on Barnes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (2) vs (12) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes working for a submission but Sherk is keeping him at bay.
Barnes wants to take Sherk's back here but Sherk is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barnes prevents Sherk from getting the reversal.#T5#
Sherk tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Barnes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sherk is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sherk and Barnes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6##SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sherk tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Barnes trying to control the action but Sherk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sherk can't do much from the bottom here.
Sherk tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sherk, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Sherk is defending well. #T8#
Barnes wants to control but Sherk is keeping him busy.
Barnes working away.
Sherk is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Sherk wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Sherk sneaks back into half guard.
Sherk is looking to improve his position.
Sherk is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (2) vs (15) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sherk has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sherk! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (4) vs (15) Barnes
Barnes controlling Sherk's posture. #T10#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes has Sherk pulled in close to control his posture.
Sherk trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T11#
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (4) vs (17) Barnes
Sherk looking for a sweep. Not yet Sherk, not yet.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sherk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (6) vs (17) Barnes
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sherk is working away from the top position though.
Sherk slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Sherk is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Sherk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Sherk tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Sherk passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (9) vs (17) Barnes
Sherk looking to control but instead Barnes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Sherk tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes is holding on to half guard well.
Barnes is not content to let Sherk control the position.#SUB#
Sherk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sherk prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 17 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Trevor Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rickson Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sherk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Caceres.
Caceres dives in for a single leg takedown but Sherk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sherk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Caceres defends it well.#TD2#
Sherk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Caceres regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (0) vs (2) Sherk#SUB#
Caceres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Caceres is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sherk has his hands clasped together but Caceres extends and breaks Sherk's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Caceres.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Caceres!
Rickson Caceres was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 63
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gambini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sherk to the mat! Sherk manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (0) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sherk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gambini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Sherk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gambini is aware though and is defending well.
Sherk controls Gambini momentarily but Gambini frees himself.
Gambini passes Sherk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk trying to hold on to Gambini's head to control him but Gambini postures up.
Sherk wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
#T1#
Gambini stalling.
Gambini'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.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Sherk is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gambini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sherk is holding on to half guard well.
Sherk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sherk wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gambini is taking a breather. Sherk 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.
Sherk is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Sherk is trying to control but can't.
Gambini is controlling the pace.
Sherk is controlling Gambini's trapped leg to prevent Gambini from advancing to side control.
Gambini is controlling the pace.
Sherk wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Well, if Gambini 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.
Sherk is trying to control but can't.
Sherk is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sherk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sherk.#SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a triangle but Gambini pushes his legs off easily.
Gambini stays in close to Sherk's body and controls the position. #T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gambini.
Gambini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sherk 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.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Sherk is keeping the position.
Gambini is stalling in the full guard.
Gambini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gambini passes Sherk's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Gambini is looking to advance position but Sherk won't allow it.
Gambini controlling the action here.
Sherk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gambini is pushing down on Sherk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sherk is fighting to maintain full guard but Gambini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gambini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gambini trying to pass the guard but Sherk defending well. #T8#
Gambini trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Sherk wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Gambini is taking a breather. Sherk 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.
Sherk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Sherk is still trying to improve position.
Sherk is looking to control Gambini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sherk avoid being mounted?
Gambini slows the pace down in half guard.
Sherk trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sherk is looking to improve his position.
Gambini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sherk wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy.
Gambini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sherk is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Gambini not doing much here.
Sherk gets back to full guard.
Gambini passes Sherk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gambini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sherk gets back to full guard.
Gambini tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard. #T13#
Sherk being controlled here, momentarily.
Gambini preventing the sweep.
Sherk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gambini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gambini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gambini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Gambini is thwarting Sherk's attempts to control the position.
Gambini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sherk tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Gambini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sherk actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Gino Gambini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 56
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hole clinches up with Sherk and pushes him back against the cage.
Hole can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Hole is trying to trip Sherk. He has hold of a leg but Sherk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hole persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sherk (0) vs (2) Hole
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sherk trying to control the position.
Sherk keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass. #SUB#
Sherk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hole defends it easily.
Sherk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (0) vs (5) Hole
Sherk is trying to escape the position but Hole is controlling the position. #T1#
Let's hope that Hole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sherk is trying to control Hole's posture but Hole avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hole tries for a kimura but Sherk is defending well.
Hole is staying tight to Sherk's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sherk struggling a bit here.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Sherk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sherk sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Sherk wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hole is thwarting Sherk's attempts to control the position.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hole prevents Sherk from improving his position.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hole trying to advance position but Sherk counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Sherk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (5) Hole
Hole is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hole manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sherk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sherk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sherk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hole's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hole has eaten all the pies!
Sherk is trying to control the action in half guard but Hole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hole manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Sherk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Hole wants to sweep here but Sherk controlling him for the moment.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sherk manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (7) Hole#SUB#
Sherk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hole defends well.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sherk controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Hole is looking to advance position but Sherk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sherk (6) vs (7) Hole
Hole is working to get back to half guard.
Sherk trying to control but Hole is having none of it.
Hole 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: Sherk (6) vs (9) Hole
Sherk being controlled here, momentarily.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherk swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hole wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
Hole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sherk is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Sherk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sherk keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hole trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom. #T7#
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sherk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sherk wants to sweep here but Hole controlling him for the moment.
Sherk looking to control.
#T8#
Hole trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Hole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sherk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hole manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (8) vs (9) Hole
Hole is trying to hold Sherk in close to prevent damage but Sherk has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hole working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sherk has passed into half guard!
Hole won't allow Sherk to pass to mount. #T9#
Hole wants to get back to full guard.
Sherk works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (11) vs (9) Hole
Hole can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hole gets back to half guard.
Hole wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
#T10#
Sherk is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
Sherk is controlling the pace.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
Sherk is pressing down on Hole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hole is holding on for now.
Hole tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg. #T11#
Hole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherk is one step ahead there.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk postures up.
Sherk passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (14) vs (9) Hole
Hole is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hole is staying active underneath Sherk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hole wants to control but Sherk is keeping busy.
#T12#
Hole wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
Hole is still trying to improve position.
Sherk trying to mount his opponent but Hole defends it.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Sherk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hole is not content to let Sherk control the position.
Hole is controlling Sherk's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Sherk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sherk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hole! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (17) vs (9) Hole#T13#
Hole tries to reverse the position but Sherk maintains control.
Sherk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole is looking to get to half guard.
Hole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hole stops Sherk from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hole is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hole defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sherk. #T14#
Sherk controlling from the full mount.
Hole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.
Hole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (17) vs (11) Hole
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherk looking to control.
Hole is pushing down on Sherk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sherk is fighting to maintain full guard but Hole has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hole trying to control from half guard but Sherk is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sherk takes the fight on points by 17 to 11. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 53
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gaul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Gaul jumps guard and drags Sherk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sherk pushing down on Gaul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Sherk is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Sherk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy. #T1#
Sherk is really struggling to control Gaul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gaul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Gaul throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sherk escapes and throws Gaul's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (3) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul tries to bench press Sherk off him but Sherk keeps the position.
Sherk working away.#SUB#
Sherk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
What's Gaul going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Gaul is looking to reverse the position.
Sherk trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sherk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sherk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sherk wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy. #T3#
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaul struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Sherk keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaul is not content to let Sherk control the position.
Gaul is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sherk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gaul is looking to control Sherk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaul avoid being mounted?
Sherk not doing much here.
#SUB#
Sherk is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Gaul is positioning himself well to prevent Sherk advancing to mount.
Sherk uses his free foot to push down on Gaul's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gaul. Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (6) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (9) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul trying to control the hands but Sherk breaks the grip. #T6#
Gaul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gaul trying to control the hands but Sherk won't let him.
Gaul prevents Sherk from getting a body triangle.
Sherk is hanging on to Gaul's back as he tries to escape.
Gaul wants to control his opponent's hands but Sherk gets his hands free.
Gaul turns into Sherk and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (9) vs (2) Gaul#T7#
Sherk being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gaul content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sherk has locked up a guillotine! Sherk's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gaul is holding on here and Sherk must be using up a lot of energy. Gaul has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sherk gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 51
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Drago gets caught napping as Sherk dives in and scores a takedown. Drago manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Sherk#SUB#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sherk defends it easily.
Sherk 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.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Drago working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sherk has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sherk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sherk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sherk has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sherk defends it easily.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sherk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sherk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sherk works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Drago looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sherk passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (5) Sherk#T2#
Sherk staying calm.
Sherk trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drago is looking to regain half guard here but Sherk keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Sherk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sherk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Sherk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drago is not content to let Sherk control the position. #T4#
Drago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherk pulls his head out easily.
Sherk wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sherk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sherk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Sherk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Drago gets full guard.#T5##SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Sherk defends it easily.
Sherk won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sherk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Sherk wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sherk is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sherk defends it easily.
Sherk forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Sherk moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (8) Sherk#T7##SUB2#
Sherk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sherk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drago is looking to regain half guard here but Sherk keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sherk trying to control the position but Drago is working away. #T8##SUB2#
Sherk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drago tries to improve position but can't.
Drago sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherk pulls his head out easily.
Sherk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sherk is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sherk is looking to advance position but Drago won't allow it. #SUB#
Drago looking for subs from the bottom but Sherk mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (11) Sherk#T9#
Sherk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drago is looking to escape.
Sherk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sherk works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Drago (0) vs (14) Sherk
Drago is trying to break free.
Sherk has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Drago's body.
Drago prevents Sherk from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Sherk is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Drago taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sherk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 46
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bandini takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Sherk lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (0) Bandini
Sherk wants to pass to mount but Bandini is defending the position. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherk pulls his head out easily.
Bandini tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
Sherk is stalling here. Bandini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sherk seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bandini has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sherk (2) vs (4) Bandini
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sherk, who protects the arm well.
Sherk is trying to improve his position.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini slows the pace down.
Bandini trying to control the position but Sherk is working away.
Sherk is trying to work for a sweep but Bandini has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sherk (2) vs (6) Bandini
Sherk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sherk moves into full guard.
Sherk 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.
Bandini sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Bandini trying to move into half guard but instead Sherk has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (4) vs (6) Bandini
Bandini wants to improve his position but instead Sherk has moved into half guard.
Sherk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for subs from the bottom but Sherk mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (7) vs (6) Bandini
Bandini is trying to reverse the position but instead Sherk has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (10) vs (6) Bandini
Bandini trying to control the action but Sherk just sinks the hooks in.
Bandini is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB#
Bandini defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bandini wants to escape the position.
Sherk is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bandini is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sherk off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sherk is hanging on to Bandini's back as he tries to escape.
Bandini prevents Sherk from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Bandini fending off the submission attempt from Sherk. #SUB#
Sherk 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, Bandini has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Bandini looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Sherk looking to break Bandini's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bandini remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sherk will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bandini looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5##SUB#
Sherk looking for the RNC.
Bandini staying busy and making it hard for Sherk to control.
Sherk controlling well, preventing Bandini from escaping the position.
Bandini trying to control the hands but Sherk breaks the grip. #SUB#
Sherk working for a choke but Bandini is defending well. #SUB#
Bandini defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sherk's arms. #T6##SUB#
Sherk is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bandini trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bandini just trying to survive but Sherk is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Sherk looking for the choke from the back.
Bandini trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Sherk looking for the choke from the back. #T7#
Bandini tries to escape but Sherk has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Sherk working for the choke.
Bandini just trying to survive but Sherk is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Sherk has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bandini can't escape the position.
Bandini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Sherk is looking for the choke from the back position but Bandini is controlling his hands well.
Bandini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sherk's guard. Nice work there by Bandini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (10) vs (8) Bandini#T8#
Sherk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (12) vs (8) Bandini
Sherk uses his free foot to push down on Bandini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bandini. Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (15) vs (8) Bandini
Bandini wants to control but Sherk is having none of it.
Sherk controlling the pace for now.
Bandini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bandini is controlling an arm, preventing Sherk from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bandini reaches up to try and control the position but Sherk seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bandini rolls and tries to escape and now Sherk has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (18) vs (8) Bandini#T9#
Bandini is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Sherk is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bandini is defending well though. Sherk let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Sherk has the hooks in. Bandini is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sherk passes his arm under Bandini's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Bandini taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 40
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Shinya Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sherk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sakurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Sakurai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sherk is trying to defend but Sakurai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sherk (0) vs (2) Sakurai
Sherk is concentrating on defense, preventing Sakurai from advancing position.
Sakurai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sherk wants to control but Sakurai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sakurai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sakurai prevents Sherk from improving his position.#T1#
Sakurai controlling the action here.
Sherk is controlling Sakurai's trapped leg to prevent Sakurai from advancing to side control.
Sherk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sherk moves into full guard.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sherk pulls Sakurai in close to prevent any damage.
Sakurai trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Sherk is trying to control the position but Sakurai postures up.
Sherk managing to control the position.
Sakurai wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving. #T3#
Sakurai is looking to pass into half guard but Sherk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sherk is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (2) Sakurai
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sakurai looking for subs off his back but Sherk has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Sherk is trying to control. Sakurai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Sherk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sakurai sees it coming and defends easily.
Sakurai is looking to control Sherk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakurai avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Sherk is looking for a kimura here.
Sakurai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Sakurai is in trouble now - Sherk has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (5) vs (2) Sakurai
Sherk tries to control but Sakurai wriggling away.
Sakurai tries to control Sherk's body but Sherk pushes him off. Sakurai squirms to his side and now Sherk has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (8) vs (2) Sakurai
Sakurai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sherk.
Sakurai has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T6#
Sherk doesn't have the hooks in and Sakurai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (8) vs (4) Sakurai
Sherk looking to control.
Sakurai tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard.
Sakurai preventing the sweep.
Sakurai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherk is keeping the position for now.
Sherk managing to control the position.
Sherk looking for a sweep. Not yet Sherk, not yet. #T7#
Sherk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakurai looking to pass the guard.
Sakurai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sakurai preventing the sweep.
Sherk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakurai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (10) vs (4) Sakurai#SUB2#
Sakurai looking for a guillotine here but Sherk defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakurai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (10) vs (6) Sakurai#T8#
Sherk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (12) vs (6) Sakurai#SUB2#
Sakurai looking for a guillotine here but Sherk defends easily.
Sakurai is trying to keep Sherk in close.
Sherk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sakurai keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully. #T9#
Sherk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sakurai's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakurai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sherk is working for a submission of some sort.
Sherk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakurai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Sakurai is looking to improve his position.
Sherk wants to pass to mount but Sakurai is defending the position.
Sherk wants to advance to full mount but Sakurai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sherk looking to sit in guard and control but Sakurai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (12) vs (8) Sakurai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherk wants to sweep here but Sakurai controlling him for the moment.
Sakurai trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sherk holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Sakurai sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sherk doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Sakurai 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 Sherk - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 37
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dirt gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Dirt decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Dirt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sherk defends it easily.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dirt trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sherk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sherk has managed to get both his arms back between Dirt's legs - danger averted.
Sherk wants to control from the top but Dirt keeps moving. #T1#
Sherk is pushing down on Dirt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dirt is fighting to maintain full guard but Sherk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sherk trying to control from Dirt's half guard. Dirt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sherk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (0) vs (3) Sherk
Dirt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dirt is trying to control Sherk's posture but Sherk avoids it. #SUB2#
Sherk tries for a kimura but Dirt is defending well. #SUB2#
Sherk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dirt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Sherk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dirt is trying to control Sherk's posture but Sherk avoids it.
Dirt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dirt is staying active underneath Sherk, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirt is refusing to be controlled, as Sherk sits in half guard. #T3#
Dirt trying to hold on to Sherk's head to control him but Sherk postures up.
Sherk works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (0) vs (6) Sherk
Dirt gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Sherk is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Sherk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sherk passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (0) vs (9) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk working for a submission but Dirt is keeping him at bay.
Dirt tries to hold on but Sherk pushes him away.
Sherk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sherk fails to advance to Dirt's back. #T5#
Dirt is squirming around, avoiding Sherk's attempts to control the action.
Sherk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sherk wants to control the pace but Dirt is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sherk wants to take Dirt's back here but Dirt is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sherk manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dirt to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (0) vs (12) Sherk
Sherk is not going to allow Dirt to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Dirt is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Sherk 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 Dirt with him. Dirt is trying to defend but Sherk has an arm under the chin now! Dirt grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 35
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sherk clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Boganda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boganda (2) vs (0) Sherk
Sherk is not content to let Boganda control the position.
Sherk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boganda is working away from the top position though.
Boganda controlling the action here.
Sherk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sherk 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.
Boganda slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk tries to get to full guard but Boganda has control of the leg.
Boganda is pressing down on Sherk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sherk is holding on for now. #SUB#
Boganda seems to be working for a kimura but Sherk defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Boganda is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Boganda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Boganda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boganda wants to take a breather but Sherk is having none of it.
Sherk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sherk wants to sweep here but Boganda controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Boganda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boganda won't allow Sherk to sweep him here. #SUB#
Boganda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sherk dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boganda (2) vs (2) Sherk
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sherk trying to control but Boganda is working from the bottom.
Boganda can't keep his opponent in guard - Sherk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boganda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boganda has Sherk pulled in close to control his posture.
Boganda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Boganda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boganda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Boganda trying to control the position.
Boganda is looking to sweep but instead, Sherk has passed into half guard.
Boganda wants to control but Sherk is keeping busy.
Sherk trying to control the action but Boganda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sherk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boganda regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Sherk wants to control from the top but Boganda keeps moving. #SUB#
Boganda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sherk defends well.
Boganda keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boganda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Boganda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boganda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Boganda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sherk passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sherk in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sherk wants to work for an arm triangle but Boganda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sherk prevents Boganda from improving his position.
Boganda is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Sherk trying to control the action but Boganda is working from the bottom.
Boganda wants to control the action here but instead Sherk manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (2) vs (5) Sherk
Boganda wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Boganda (2) vs (8) Sherk
Boganda trying to control the action but Sherk just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Sherk looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Sherk working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Boganda is doing well to defend. Sherk seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Boganda is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 29
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Chai as Sherk shoots in.#CL#
Sherk tries to keep at a distance but Chai has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Chai has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sherk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Sherk
Sherk wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Sherk showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Chai looking for the RNC.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Sherk
Chai controlling the position.
Sherk wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T1#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk slips nicely into half guard.
Sherk prevents Chai from improving his position.#T2#
Sherk is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai trying to get back to full guard but Sherk takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (5) Sherk
Sherk prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Sherk looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Chai gets back to half guard.
Sherk passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (8) Sherk
Sherk fails to advance to Chai's back.
Sherk can't control as he wanted to and Chai manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Sherk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sherk manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (8) Sherk
Chai trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sherk is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (10) Sherk
Sherk postures up.
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Sherk tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai 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.
Chai is pulling down on Sherk's head. It's preventing any offense from Sherk, at least for the moment.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sherk passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Sherk.
Sherk is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Chai wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sherk is now in half guard.
Sherk trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Sherk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (13) Sherk
Sherk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Sherk looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sherk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai trying to get back to full guard but Sherk takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (16) Sherk#T9#
Sherk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Sherk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chai wants to control but Sherk is having none of it.#T10##SUB2#
Sherk working for a submission but Chai is keeping him at bay.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Sherk moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (19) Sherk
Sherk doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (19) Sherk
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Sherk trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Chai wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
Sherk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherk is keeping the position for now.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (11) vs (19) Sherk#T13#
Sherk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sherk tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.#SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sherk, who protects the arm well.
Sherk is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Sherk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Chai is trying to get an arm triangle but Sherk is defending well.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Sherk denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sherk wins on points by 19 to 11. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 27
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Choo Oi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sherk! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (0) Sherk
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Choo Oi swings around for an armbar but Sherk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Choo Oi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (2) Sherk
Sherk wants to control from the top but Choo Oi keeps moving.
Sherk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (5) Sherk
Choo Oi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherk pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sherk seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.
Choo Oi wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
Sherk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Sherk trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Sherk trying to mount his opponent but Choo Oi defends it. #SUB2#
Sherk 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.
Sherk is trying to control. Choo Oi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choo Oi tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sherk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sherk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Choo Oi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Choo Oi defends it well. #SUB2#
Sherk is trying to work for a kimura but Choo Oi is defending well.
#SUB2#
Sherk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Choo Oi is just riding it out for now. Sherk eventually gives up the hold.
Choo Oi tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sherk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo Oi sees it coming and defends easily.
Sherk uses his free foot to push down on Choo Oi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Choo Oi. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (8) Sherk
Sherk moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Choo Oi (4) vs (11) Sherk
You can see the frustration on Choo Oi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sherk is looking to control Choo Oi but Choo Oi is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Sherk looking for the choke from the back. #T5#
Sherk has the hooks in. Choo Oi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Choo Oi is keeping busy.
Sherk controlling well, preventing Choo Oi from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Sherk looking for the RNC.
Sherk keeps control of the position as Choo Oi tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Sherk is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Choo Oi is defending well though. Sherk let's go of the attempt for now.
Sherk controlling well, preventing Choo Oi from escaping the position.
Choo Oi is working hard here to advance position.
Choo Oi is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sherk tightening his grip on Choo Oi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Sherk looking for the RNC. #T6#
Choo Oi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sherk's guard. Nice work there by Choo Oi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (6) vs (11) Sherk
Choo Oi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sherk's guard.
Sherk trying to control from the bottom.
Sherk is looking for a sweep. Choo Oi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Choo Oi wants to work for an arm triangle but Sherk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Choo Oi prevents Sherk from improving his position.
Sherk controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sherk has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7#
Sherk wants to control but Choo Oi is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Choo Oi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sherk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choo Oi. #SUB#
Choo Oi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sherk sees it coming and defends easily.
Sherk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Choo Oi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Choo Oi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Choo Oi (6) vs (15) Sherk
Choo Oi is really stuck here.
#T8##SUB2#
Sherk is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Choo Oi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sherk is looking to control Choo Oi but Choo Oi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sherk keeps control of the position as Choo Oi tries to break free.
Sherk doesn't have the hooks in and Choo Oi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (8) vs (15) Sherk
Sherk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Choo Oi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (8) vs (17) Sherk
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (8) vs (20) Sherk
Sherk trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom. #T9#
Choo Oi is looking to regain half guard here but Sherk keeps moving and retains side control.
Choo Oi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sherk is working for a kimura but Choo Oi is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10##SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sherk wants to take a breather but Choo Oi is having none of it. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sherk is trying for a kimura here. Choo Oi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sherk wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 25
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Atkinson has Sherk up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Atkinson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (0) Sherk
Sherk is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sherk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Atkinson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Sherk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sherk.
Atkinson controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Sherk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sherk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Atkinson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sherk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atkinson controlling the pace.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Sherk won't allow it.
Sherk tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Sherk wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sherk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Sherk trying to keep a closed guard but Atkinson is proving a slippery customer.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sherk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Sherk is keeping the position.
Sherk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sherk managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Sherk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson postures up.
#T5#
Atkinson looking to sit in guard and control but Sherk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (2) Sherk
Atkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherk is one step ahead there.
Sherk pushing down on Atkinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sherk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Atkinson trying to control here.
#T6#
Atkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkinson.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sherk is now in half guard.
Sherk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sherk is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Sherk trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Sherk is thwarting Atkinson's attempts to control the position.
Sherk is looking to take a break and control but Atkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Atkinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sherk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sherk passes Atkinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
Atkinson trying to control here.
Atkinson is looking for a sweep. Sherk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sherk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Atkinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Sherk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (2) vs (5) Sherk
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Sherk can't control as he wanted to and Atkinson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg. #SUB#
Atkinson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sherk pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (2) vs (8) Sherk
Atkinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Sherk is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Atkinson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Atkinson (2) vs (11) Sherk
Atkinson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sherk.
Sherk has the hooks in. Atkinson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Atkinson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sherk's arms.
Atkinson can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sherk has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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.
#T11#
A lull in the action here.
Atkinson is trying to break free.
Atkinson wants to control his opponent's hands but Sherk gets his hands free.
Sherk controlling well, preventing Atkinson from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Sherk is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sherk struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Atkinson tries to escape but Sherk has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Sherk has got one arm under Atkinson's chin. This could be trouble... Atkinson trying to control the other hand but Sherk gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Atkinson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 22
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dirt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Sherk
Dirt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Dirt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sherk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sherk has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (2) Sherk#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sherk passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (2) vs (5) Sherk
Sherk controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk working away.
Sherk controls the position from side control.
Dirt tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Dirt regains half guard.
Sherk passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (2) vs (8) Sherk
Dirt is trying to control Sherk's posture but Sherk avoids it.
Dirt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sherk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dirt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sherk off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (6) vs (8) Sherk#SUB#
Sherk showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Dirt is persistently looking for the submission but Sherk is defending it well.
Dirt is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sherk tries to break free.
Sherk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dirt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sherk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dirt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Sherk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dirt.
I really don't envy Sherk right now.
Sherk turns into Dirt and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (6) vs (10) Sherk#T3#
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dirt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dirt can't keep his opponent in guard - Sherk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sherk is looking to advance position but Dirt won't allow it.
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dirt looking for subs from the bottom but Sherk mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (6) vs (13) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk is working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt frees his head quite easily.
Sherk tries to control but Dirt wriggling away. #T4#
Sherk controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Sherk is working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt frees his head quite easily.
Sherk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sherk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dirt is looking to escape. #T5#
Dirt reaches up to try and control the position but Sherk seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dirt rolls and tries to escape and now Sherk has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (6) vs (16) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dirt is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frendy Saputra!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Saputra forces Sherk back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Saputra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sherk wants to pass the guard but Saputra is keeping the position.
Saputra seems keen to control Sherk's posture.
Sherk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saputra is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sherk drops back looking for a leg! Saputra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saputra manages to kick Sherk off! Sherk jumps back into Saputra's guard. #SUB2#
Saputra looking for a guillotine here but Sherk defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherk is one step ahead there. #T1#
Sherk advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (3) vs (0) Saputra
Saputra can't do much from the bottom here.
Saputra tries to buck Sherk off but Sherk is having none of it.
Saputra is trying to control Sherk's posture but Sherk avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saputra is looking for a sweep.
Sherk trying to control the action but Saputra is working from the bottom.
Sherk looking to control but instead Saputra has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
Saputra regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saputra keeping full guard, as Sherk tries to pass.
Saputra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sherk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (3) vs (2) Saputra
Sherk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Saputra from controlling successfully.
Saputra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sherk keeping full guard, as Saputra tries to pass.
Sherk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saputra is one step ahead there.
Saputra tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard. #T3#
Saputra advances to half guard.
Saputra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sherk is looking to improve his position.
Saputra wants to pass to mount but Sherk is defending the position.
Saputra is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (3) vs (5) Saputra
Saputra moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (3) vs (8) Saputra#T4#
Saputra is riding his opponent, not letting Sherk buck him off.
Sherk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Saputra working for a choke but Sherk is defending well. #SUB2#
Saputra is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sherk has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saputra patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Saputra goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Sherk escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (5) vs (8) Saputra#T5#
Saputra desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Saputra tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saputra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sherk being controlled here momentarily.
Saputra 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.#T6#
Saputra pulls Sherk in close to prevent any damage.
Sherk wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Saputra is trying to control the position but Sherk postures up.
Saputra 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.
Sherk looking to pass the guard.
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saputra looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Sherk trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom.
Saputra is trying to hold Sherk in close to prevent damage but Sherk has managed to pass into half guard.
Saputra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saputra looking for a sweep. Not yet Saputra, not yet.
Saputra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saputra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sherk manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (5) vs (10) Saputra
Saputra is looking to advance position but Sherk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sherk (9) vs (10) Saputra
Sherk fails to advance to Saputra's back. #T8#
Saputra working to try and regain half guard.
Saputra manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saputra is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Sherk seems to be looking for submissions.
Saputra is positioning himself well to prevent Sherk advancing to mount.
Sherk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (12) vs (10) Saputra#T9#
Saputra manages to control the position for a moment.
Sherk prevents Saputra from getting the reversal.
Sherk is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sherk manages to capitalize on a mistake by Saputra to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (15) vs (10) Saputra
Saputra tries to roll but Sherk sticks to his back.
Sherk tries to keep control of the position but Saputra is staying busy.#SUB#
Saputra defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sherk's arms.
Saputra is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Saputra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saputra trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Saputra preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sherk.
Saputra wants to escape the position.
Sherk is not going to allow Saputra to sit and survive in this position.
Sherk is hanging on to Saputra's back as he tries to escape.
Saputra just trying to survive but Sherk is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Saputra is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sherk is staying active.#T11#
Saputra tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saputra tries to hold on but Sherk pushes him away.
Saputra is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sherk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saputra is looking to escape.
Saputra sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Saputra is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Saputra is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Saputra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sherk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sherk's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sherk (15) vs (14) Saputra
Sherk is trying to break free.
Saputra wants to control the position but Sherk frees himself and scrambles - Saputra manages to regain control in side control.
Sherk is looking for a sweep.
Sherk holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Saputra is looking to take a break and control but Sherk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherk is trying to control Saputra's posture but Saputra avoids it. #T13##SUB2#
Saputra in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sherk is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frendy Saputra!
Frendy Saputra 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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