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Event:
BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Bandini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Con swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Bandini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Bandini moves away from the strike by Con. #TD2#
Bandini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Con on his heels. He'll look to pass Con's guard now, I'm sure.
Bandini wants to pass the guard but Con is keeping the position.
Con 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.
Con keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Con is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Con is retaining full guard.
Bandini keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Bandini trying to control but Con is working from the bottom.
Bandini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Con is keeping the position for now.
Con looking for a sweep. Not yet Con, not yet.
Bandini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Con 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.
Con keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Con.
Bandini slips under a jab.#T2##TD2#
Bandini looking to score a takedown here. Con is defending well but Bandini drives through and ends up in Con's guard.
Con is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Bandini presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Bandini has Con pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bandini pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Con tumbling to the mat - Bandini dives into Con's guard.
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!
Bandini wants to control from the top but Con keeps moving.
Bandini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Con swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Con manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Con wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Con defends easily.
#SUB2#
Con sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Bandini doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Con 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 Bandini - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Bandini!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthew Bandini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BE 5: Smithers vs Bronson 2
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandini is defended easily by Smashotti.#CL#
Smashotti clinches. #BC2#
Bandini manages to break the clinch.
Smashotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Bandini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smashotti sprawls well initially but Bandini persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bandini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smashotti is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini slows the pace down in half guard.
Smashotti is looking to escape.
Smashotti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bandini scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Bandini is trying to control. Smashotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smashotti tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Bandini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smashotti sees it coming and defends easily.
Smashotti is staying active underneath Bandini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smashotti wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smashotti defends it well.
Smashotti wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura but Smashotti is defending well.
Smashotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smashotti is looking to control Bandini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smashotti avoid being mounted?#T2#
Smashotti is trying to stand.
Bandini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smashotti pushes Bandini off looking to stand but Bandini dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Bandini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smashotti misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#ES#
Smashotti has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bandini is on him like a limpet, forcing Smashotti back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Bandini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Smashotti throws an overhand right that lands on Bandini's shoulder, as Bandini tries to avoid the shot.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Bandini is having none of it.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini fails with a takedown attempt.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bandini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lorenzo Smashotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Bandini.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Smashotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Bandini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Smashotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Smashotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Smashotti as Bandini shoots in.
Bandini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smashotti as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Bandini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smashotti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bandini is in Smashotti's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandini connects with a couple of short punches.
Smashotti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bandini is controlling him.
Smashotti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bandini on the ground.
Smashotti trying to keep a closed guard but Bandini is proving a slippery customer.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Smashotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smashotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smashotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smashotti throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T5#
Bandini is in close to Smashotti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bandini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bandini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bandini keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smashotti's head.
Smashotti wants to sweep here but Bandini controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bandini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bandini passes Smashotti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smashotti wants to get back to his feet.
Bandini is stalling here. Smashotti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bandini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smashotti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T6#
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smashotti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by Smashotti.
Smashotti is just content to waste time from the top position. Bandini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Smashotti throwing strikes from guard but Bandini blocks nicely.
Smashotti tries to stand but Bandini is controlling from the bottom.
Bandini trying to keep a closed guard but Smashotti is proving a slippery customer.
Bandini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smashotti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7##SUB2#
Bandini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smashotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smashotti is looking to stand up but Bandini won't let him. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Smashotti defends easily.
Bandini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smashotti manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T8#
Bandini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smashotti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bandini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smashotti is aware though and is defending well.
Smashotti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bandini tries to strike from the bottom.
Smashotti wants to stand and escape but instead Bandini has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini won't allow Smashotti to get back to his feet.
Smashotti is wriggling around but Bandini manages to pass to half guard.
Smashotti wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
Bandini moves nicely into side control. #T9##SUB2#
Bandini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smashotti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Smashotti is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Bandini take his back! Uh oh - Bandini has got a rear naked choke here! Smashotti is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Bandini!
Our winner, Matthew Bandini, 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:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
San moves to clinch but Bandini breaks away #TD2#
and Bandini counters with a single leg into guard. San didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: San (0) vs (2) Bandini
San 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 is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bandini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandini is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandini is one step ahead there.
San 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: San (2) vs (2) Bandini#SUB#
San is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
San looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
San seems to be working for a kimura but Bandini defends the submission attempt.
Bandini wants to control but San is keeping busy.
#T2#
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San. #SUB#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
San wants to advance to full mount but Bandini doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandini's guard. #SUB#
San looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by San.
#SUB#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by San.
San wants to pass to mount but Bandini is defending the position. #T4##SUB#
San wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from San'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.
Bandini is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
San is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandini is just riding it out for now. San eventually gives up the hold.
Bandini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of San's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take San's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: San (2) vs (6) Bandini#T5#
I really don't envy San right now.
Bandini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
San breaks Bandini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (6) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on San's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. San works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
San wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #T6#
Bandini keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bandini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandini is trying to control the position but San postures up. #T7#
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini looking to control.
Bandini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control San haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
San slips nicely into half guard.
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bandini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #SUB2#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Bandini's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on San's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. San works his way back into a safe position though.
San wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.
San postures up.
Bandini managing to control the position. #T9#
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but San defends easily.
#SUB2#
Bandini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandini trying to control the position.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandini is keeping the position for now.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10##SUB#
San has gone for a leg lock! Bandini slips out almost immediately though and dives into San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (8) Bandini#SUB#
San is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandini is aware though and is defending well.
San is trying to control the position but Bandini postures up.
Bandini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
San working a defensive guard here.
San wants to sweep here but Bandini controlling him for the moment. #T11#
San working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
San is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bandini has his hands clasped together but San extends and breaks Bandini's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by San.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chance San! |
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Event:
SSG 255 Thumb vs Shaw
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Bandini trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Bandini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Bandini trying to control here.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ibrahim works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (5) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bandini is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Bandini being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Let's hope that Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim staying calm.#T4#
Ibrahim working away.
Bandini is looking to reverse the position.
Bandini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura but Bandini is defending well.
Bandini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bandini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position. #T6#
Ibrahim slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura but Bandini is defending well.
Ibrahim happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T7#
Ibrahim laying and praying for a moment but Bandini takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ibrahim stalling.
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (8) Ibrahim
Bandini is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Ibrahim wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandini tries to bench press Ibrahim off him but Ibrahim keeps the position. #T9##SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibrahim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ibrahim wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ibrahim's best efforts.
Ibrahim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Bandini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage. #T10#
Ibrahim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandini moves into full guard.
Ibrahim advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (11) Ibrahim
Bandini being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Ibrahim happy to just control the position for now.
Bandini gets back to half guard.
Ibrahim moves into full mount! Bandini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (14) Ibrahim
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it. #T12#
Ibrahim prevents Bandini from improving his position.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Bandini is defending well.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (17) Ibrahim
Ibrahim fails to move to back control. #T13#
Bandini wants to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim trying to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini is trying to escape the mount.
Ibrahim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Ibrahim trying to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini is trying desperately to improve position.
Ibrahim is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bandini is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandini (0) vs (20) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bandini's body.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 20 to 0.
A relieved looking Ahmad Ibrahim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 249 Philbert vs Hunt
Date: Dec 31, 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 18 wins and 15 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bandini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bandini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edison prevents it.
#TD#
Bandini successfully pulls guard.
Bandini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bandini is looking for a triangle but Edison pushes his legs off easily.
Edison won't allow Bandini to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini seems keen to control Edison's posture.#T1#
Edison wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini pulls Edison in close to his closed guard and prevents Edison from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bandini is trying to keep Edison in close.
#T2#
Bandini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (0) Edison
Bandini controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Edison manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (2) Edison#T3#
Edison 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.
Bandini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Edison puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bandini wants to control but Edison is keeping busy.
Bandini trying to get back to full guard but Edison takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (2) vs (5) Edison#T4#
Bandini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandini wants to control but Edison is having none of it.
Bandini is squirming around, avoiding Edison's attempts to control the action.
Bandini manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T5#
Bandini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edison is working away from the top position though.
Edison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandini is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandini is trying to maintain the position but Edison is very close to passing his half guard.
Bandini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandini (6) vs (5) Edison#T6#
Edison is keeping busy.
Bandini controls the position.#SUB#
Bandini patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Edison breaks Bandini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (6) vs (7) Edison
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Edison defends easily.
#SUB#
Bandini has his foot on Edison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edison works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Edison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandini is trying to control the position but Edison postures up.
Edison won't allow Bandini to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edison defends well.
Bandini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Bandini wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandini wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Edison is now in half guard.
Bandini is trying to maintain the position but Edison is very close to passing his half guard.
Edison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Bandini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Edison controls the pace.
Bandini is trying to keep Edison in close.
Bandini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edison is one step ahead there.
Bandini working a defensive guard but Edison manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (6) vs (10) Edison#T10#
Bandini wants to control but Edison postures up.
Edison passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bandini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandini (6) vs (12) Edison
Bandini is desperately trying to improve his position but Edison has a good base and remains in mount.
Bandini 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.
Edison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Edison prevents Bandini from improving his position.#T11#
Edison is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edison controlling the action here. #SUB#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edison pulls his head out easily.
Bandini wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
#T12#
Bandini wants to control but Edison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Edison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.
Edison slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Bandini wants to get back to full guard.
Bandini is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Bandini is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Edison has latched onto it... Big trouble! Edison pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bandini is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Edison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Addy Edison! |
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Event:
SSG 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 03, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Takeshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takeshi darts in looking for a takedown but Bandini gets double underhooks and turns Takeshi into the cage.
Takeshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bandini pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuda Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeshi is trying to pull guard but Bandini has him pressed against the cage.
Takeshi tries to pull guard but Bandini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Bandini jumps guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Bandini.#SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandini controlling Takeshi's posture. #T1##SUB2#
Bandini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Bandini controlling the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Takeshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeshi defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on Takeshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeshi works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Takeshi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bandini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Takeshi advances to half guard.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Takeshi is pressing down on Bandini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandini is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeshi pulls his head out easily.
Takeshi stalling. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandini has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Bandini trying to control here.
Bandini is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (3) vs (0) Bandini
Takeshi tries to advance to mount but Bandini denies him.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6##SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bandini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Takeshi but great work by Bandini. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (3) vs (4) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bandini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takeshi manages to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Bandini trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bandini is looking to pass Takeshi's guard but actually Takeshi recovers to full guard.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi controls Bandini momentarily but Bandini frees himself.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Bandini preventing the sweep.
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard. #T9#
Bandini stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Bandini looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (4) Bandini
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandini is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Bandini controls Takeshi momentarily but Takeshi frees himself.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up.
Bandini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
Bandini 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.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Takeshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi trying to move into half guard but instead Bandini has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (6) Bandini#T12#
Bandini is looking to advance position but Takeshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (9) vs (6) Bandini
Bandini tries to hold on but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandini is looking to escape.
Takeshi controlling his opponent.
Bandini wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.
Takeshi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandini is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeshi has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Takeshi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Takeshi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Takeshi has control of Bandini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bandini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Takeshi maintains control.
Bandini wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takeshi controlling from mount. #T14##SUB#
Takeshi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bandini is now in Takeshi's guard. A big mistake from Takeshi there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (8) Bandini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (11) Bandini
Takeshi is not content to let Bandini control the position. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takeshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandini wins on points by 11 to 9.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matthew Bandini waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 229 Thumb vs Grace
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matthew Bandini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bandini tries to keep at a distance but De Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Rossi is trying to pull guard but Bandini has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Bandini gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (0) vs (2) Bandini#SUB#
De Rossi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bandini doesn't defend quickly enough and De Rossi has managed to lock this one up! Can Bandini escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to De Rossi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Flavio De Rossi!
A very excited looking Flavio De Rossi 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:
SSG 219 Doe vs Pushkin
Date: Oct 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 17 wins and 13 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bandini has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Bandini drags the fight down to the ground.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (3) Hunt
Bandini is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bandini is not content to let Hunt control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandini (4) vs (3) Hunt
Hunt trying to survive by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandini's guard. Nice work there by Hunt.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (4) vs (5) Hunt
Bandini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunt controls the pace.#T2#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandini has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandini is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Bandini is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
Bandini trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Bandini wants to get back to full guard.
Bandini regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Bandini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandini wants to hit a sweep here but Hunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bandini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (4) vs (8) Hunt
Bandini is just holding on here. Hunt manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandini (4) vs (11) Hunt
Bandini is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bandini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Hunt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Hunt looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Bandini taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Hunt!
An intense looking Mike Hunt took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 212 Bandini vs Snowstrinsk
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 26 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snowstrinski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Bandini counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bandini. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Bandini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Bandini tries to pass.
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski working for a triangle but Bandini defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Bandini passes into half guard.
Bandini wants to pass to mount but Snowstrinski is defending the position.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Bandini is very close to passing his half guard.
Snowstrinski gets back to full guard.
Bandini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
Bandini looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for a guillotine here but Bandini defends easily.
#T3#
Bandini stopping the sweep attempt from Snowstrinski.
Bandini is stalling in the full guard.
Bandini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandini trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (2) Snowstrinski#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bandini holds on and takes a little breather.
Snowstrinski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bandini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snowstrinski is aware though and is defending well.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Bandini has his hands on Snowstrinski's head, controlling the position.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bandini is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head. It's preventing any offense from Snowstrinski, at least for the moment.
Bandini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snowstrinski controls the pace.#T5#
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Snowstrinski preventing the sweep.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandini is adopting a defensive guard.
Snowstrinski looking to sit in guard and control but Bandini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (4) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Bandini is pushing down on Snowstrinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snowstrinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandini has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6##SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snowstrinski trying to hold on to Bandini's head to control him but Bandini postures up.
Snowstrinski gets back to full guard.
Bandini sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7##SUB#
Bandini drops back looking for a leg! Snowstrinski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snowstrinski manages to kick Bandini off! Bandini jumps back into Snowstrinski's guard.
Bandini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandini wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Snowstrinski controls Bandini momentarily but Bandini frees himself. #T8#
Bandini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bandini looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a triangle here but Bandini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (7) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Bandini slows the pace down. #SUB#
Bandini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snowstrinski manages to get back to half guard.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Bandini is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
Snowstrinski tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg.
Snowstrinski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11##SUB#
Bandini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snowstrinski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandini postures up.
#T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (7) vs (4) Snowstrinski#SUB#
Snowstrinski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bandini has locked up a guillotine! Bandini's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Snowstrinski is holding on here and Bandini must be using up a lot of energy. Snowstrinski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bandini gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Bandini!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matthew Bandini waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 24, 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 18 wins and 22 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandini.#CL#
Barnes forces Bandini back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Bandini decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandini is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes stands and throws Bandini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bandini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bandini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandini is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandini has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes'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.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bandini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (3) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Bandini 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. #T3#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Bandini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandini stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully. #T4#
Barnes controls Bandini momentarily but Bandini frees himself.
Bandini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bandini wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes has control of Bandini's left arm, preventing Bandini from doing any damage. #T5#
Bandini stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Bandini postures up.
#T6#
Bandini wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Bandini trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes 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: Barnes (5) vs (2) Bandini
Barnes is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura here but Bandini manages to reverse the position and he's now in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Bandini#T7#
Bandini postures up.
Bandini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Barnes is pulling down on Bandini's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandini, at least for the moment.
Bandini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #SUB2#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandini sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Bandini is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (7) Bandini
Bandini wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Barnes tries to hold on but Bandini postures up.#SUB2#
Bandini working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes wants to hold on but Bandini pushes him away.
Bandini controlling from mount.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bandini content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini trying to control but Barnes is having none of it. #T11#
Barnes reaches up to try and control the position but Bandini seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Barnes rolls and tries to escape and now Bandini has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (5) vs (10) Bandini
Bandini biding his time, looking for the opening.
Barnes is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barnes trying to control the action but Bandini just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Good control from Bandini.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Barnes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bandini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13##SUB2#
Barnes fending off the submission attempt from Bandini. #SUB2#
Bandini has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Barnes! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bandini gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Bandini!
Matthew Bandini really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSG 191 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Aug 27, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute dives in and scores a takedown into Bandini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Bandini
Cahute passes Bandini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandini trying to control here.
Cahute is taking a breather. Bandini 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.
Bandini is staying active underneath Cahute, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cahute trying to mount his opponent but Bandini defends it.
Cahute trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Cahute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Bandini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cahute wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it.
Cahute not doing much here.
Cahute trying to advance position but Bandini counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Bandini throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cahute escapes and throws Bandini's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Bandini#SUB#
Cahute looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cahute trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandini is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cahute is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandini is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cahute is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cahute tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cahute has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandini trying to remain calm as Cahute controls from the top position.
Bandini regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cahute's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4#
Bandini is looking to control Cahute's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cahute wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahute tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it. #SUB#
Cahute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandini sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandini is doing well to control the position and prevent Cahute from advancing to side control.
Bandini tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.
Bandini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahute is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Bandini wants to get back to full guard.
Bandini is looking to control Cahute's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?
Cahute is looking to advance position but Bandini won't allow it. #SUB#
Cahute is working for a kimura here but Bandini manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cahute's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (5) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (7) vs (2) Bandini
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cahute doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bandini is tightening it up a little... Cahute has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cahute reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cahute taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bandini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matthew Bandini!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matthew Bandini made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 71
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Beckley drives through and clinches with Bandini against the cage.
Bandini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bandini misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to Bandini's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bandini keeps control of Beckley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beckley tries a body shot but Bandini blocks it.
Bandini wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Beckley.
Bandini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beckley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Beckley has Bandini up against the cage in a clinch.
Bandini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Bandini can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Bandini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bandini throws an elbow but misses.
Beckley stops a takedown attempt from Bandini.
Beckley tries a body shot but Bandini blocks it.
Bandini misses with a punch to the body.
Beckley lands a body punch.
Beckley keeps control of Bandini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beckley tries to land a knee to the head but Bandini blocks with his arms.
Beckley connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Bandini has been cut.
Bandini content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Bandini wants to get back to striking at distance but Beckley won't allow it.
Beckley is pressed up against the cage. Bandini has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beckley down to the mat. Beckley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bandini blocks an elbow strike from Beckley.
Beckley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beckley dodges an elbow strike from Bandini.
Beckley keeps control of Bandini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bandini looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Bandini manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Bandini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beckley wants to clinch up but Bandini keeps it at a distance.
Bandini shoots and misses
enabling Beckley to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Bandini is rocked!
Aeson Beckley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beckley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bandini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Beckley counter with a right hand.
Oh Bandini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandini has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Beckley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bandini! Beckley lets Bandini back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandini looks to clinch
and Beckley counters with a huge left! Bandini is in big trouble! He's backing up but Beckley isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bandini from any more damage. A dominating finish by Beckley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aeson Beckley! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 66
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Dalton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Dalton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dalton.
Bandini fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bandini won't be happy with that.
Bandini wants to control but Dalton postures up.#SUB2#
Dalton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandini tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
Bandini avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dalton.
Dalton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Dalton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini defending against the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Dalton is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandini is defending well.
Bandini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Bandini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working. #SUB2#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dalton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandini pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but Dalton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandini to get the leverage.
Bandini lands with a punch from half guard.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Dalton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandini looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Dalton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Bandini decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dalton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bandini tries to counter with a takedown but Dalton is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Bandini scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dalton moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dalton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandini is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Dalton working for a triangle but Bandini defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bandini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bandini stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Bandini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Dalton looking for a guillotine here but Bandini defends easily.
Dalton trying to control the position.
Bandini stands up over Dalton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandini forces his way into half guard.
Dalton tries to roll over but Bandini keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dalton has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Dalton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bandini takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Dalton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James Dalton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalton's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dalton has an active guard here but Bandini has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Dalton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Bandini stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dalton to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini goes for a double leg but Dalton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dalton continues to drive forward.#BC#
Bandini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James Dalton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandini stuffs the takedown attempt from Dalton. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Dalton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bandini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bandini keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Dalton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bandini keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass. #SUB#
Bandini working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dalton has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Dalton is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bandini works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Bandini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Bandini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Bandini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dalton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bandini trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dalton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dalton throwing strikes from guard but Bandini blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Bandini's legs - danger averted.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Dalton defends easily.
Dalton advances to half guard.
Dalton thows a huge punch but Bandini dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Dalton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bandini is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Dalton!
James Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 61
Date: Jun 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Bandini shoots in looking for a takedown. Alot tries to sprawl out of it but Bandini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bandini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alot sprawls well. Alot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandini gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alot shoots in for a takedown but Bandini shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Alot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Alot is trying to work for a kimura but Bandini is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Alot seems to be working for a kimura but Bandini defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Alot is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Alot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandini wants to control but Alot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandini holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Alot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alot is pressing down on Bandini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandini is holding on for now.
Bandini trying to control here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Alot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bandini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alot trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Bandini has his hands on Alot's head, controlling the position.
Bandini keeping full guard, as Alot tries to pass.
Bandini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alot defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Bandini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alot looking to pass the guard.
Alot trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandini trying to control but Alot is working from the bottom.
Bandini stays in close to Alot's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB2#
Alot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Bandini decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alot, up you get! #TD2#
Alot scores with a takedown into Bandini's guard.
Alot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bandini controls Alot momentarily but Alot frees himself.
Bandini wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iwin Alot 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#
Alot misses with the combination.
#TD#
Bandini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Alot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Bandini stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Alot to get to his feet. #TD#
Alot tries to sprawl but Bandini drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
Matthew Bandini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alot is trying to control Bandini's posture. Bandini takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Alot! Bandini is rotating here... this could be the end... Alot is out! Bandini has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matthew Bandini!
Matthew Bandini very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 150 Chai vs Solo
Date: May 28, 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 5 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Dew feints and as Bandini raises his hands in defense, Dew changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (0) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini working for a triangle but Dew defends it easily.
Bandini is trying to keep Dew in close.
#SUB2#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dew manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dew drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bandini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dew has Bandini in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (2) Bandini#SUB#
Bandini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Dew is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bandini has his hands clasped together but Dew extends and breaks Bandini's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dew.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kent Dew! |
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Event:
SSG 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 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 14 wins and 11 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini tries to clinch up.
Bandini wants to clinch.
Juncker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Bandini clinches.
Bandini is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Juncker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Juncker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bandini after a bit of a struggle.
Juncker jumps guard but Bandini stands there with Juncker around his waist. Juncker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bandini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Juncker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini gets underhooks to prevent Juncker's takedown attempt.
Matthew Bandini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Juncker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bandini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Juncker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juncker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1##CL#
Juncker tries to keep at a distance but Bandini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Juncker tries for a takedown but Bandini manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Bandini has picked Juncker up - he's going for a ride! Bandini dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (0) Juncker
Bandini trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well.
Bandini is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bandini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juncker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Bandini wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker controls Bandini momentarily but Bandini frees himself.
Bandini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juncker 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: Bandini (2) vs (2) Juncker#T3#
Bandini tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juncker pulls his head out easily.
Bandini is pressing down on Juncker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandini looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandini, not yet. #SUB#
Bandini is looking for a triangle but Juncker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juncker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Bandini wants to hit a sweep here but Juncker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bandini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (2) vs (5) Juncker
Bandini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker tries to control but Bandini wriggling away.
Bandini is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Bandini has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandini (2) vs (8) Juncker#SUB2#
Bandini is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Juncker has locked on a rear naked choke here! Bandini is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaston Juncker!
A victorious Gaston Juncker 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:
SSG 137 Lynar vs Chai
Date: Apr 30, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Oenomaus Doctore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Doctore shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doctore (2) vs (0) Bandini
Doctore prevents Bandini from improving his position.#SUB#
Doctore is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandini trying to control but Doctore postures up.
Bandini wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doctore pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Bandini wants to control but Doctore is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura but Bandini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doctore to get the leverage.
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Doctore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandini wants to control but Doctore is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Doctore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandini is just riding it out for now. Doctore eventually gives up the hold.
Doctore trying to control from half guard but Bandini is working away. #T2##SUB#
Doctore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Doctore.
Bandini is staying active underneath Doctore, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by Doctore.
#SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Doctore wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandini regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Doctore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bandini dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (2) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini trying to control but Doctore is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Bandini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doctore is breathing heavily.
Bandini trying to control but Doctore is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Doctore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bandini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doctore's guard. #T5##SUB2#
Bandini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doctore is just riding it out for now. Bandini eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bandini is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Doctore is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
SSG 135 Bandini vs Gambini
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 5 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bandini clinches. #TD#
Bandini has Gambini pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bandini pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gambini tumbling to the mat - Bandini dives into Gambini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (0) Gambini
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandini preventing the sweep.
Bandini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gambini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Gambini 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.
Gambini slips nicely into half guard.
Bandini is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gambini pulls his head out easily.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Bandini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gambini is aware though and is defending well.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.
Gambini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Bandini trying to control the position.
Gambini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gambini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (2) vs (5) Gambini
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bandini is being controlled here.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandini sneaks back into half guard.
Gambini stalling. #T3#
Bandini won't allow Gambini to pass to mount.
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
Gambini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gambini in particular looking to stall.
More stalling from Gambini.#T4#
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
Bandini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gambini pulls his head out easily.
Gambini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandini wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gambini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Bandini wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Gambini trying to control the pace.
Gambini trying to mount his opponent but Bandini defends it.
Bandini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gambini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Bandini with the active half guard here but Gambini passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (2) vs (8) Gambini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Gambini controls the position.
Bandini is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it.
Gambini controlling from side mount.
Bandini tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
Gambini just content to control the position.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.#T7#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.
Bandini trying to remain calm as Gambini controls from the top position.
Bandini can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandini is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Gambini controlling from side mount.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.
Bandini is letting Gambini control him for a moment.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
Gambini working away.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.
Gambini moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bandini is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it. #T9#
Gambini moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Gambini 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.
Bandini gets back to half guard.
Gambini slows the pace down in half guard.
Bandini manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Bandini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gambini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gambini defends well.
Bandini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bandini has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gambini should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bandini has tightened it up now! Gambini should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
SSG 132 Bandini vs Chai
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bandini clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Bandini jumps guard and drags Chai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bandini trying to control the position here.
Bandini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bandini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandini has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bandini trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
#T2#
Bandini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandini is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Chai 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.
#SUB2#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandini sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working. #T3#
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandini is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandini is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bandini is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (3) Chai
Bandini struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bandini is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Bandini wants to control but Chai postures up.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bandini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandini (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Chai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Bandini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Chai tries to take Bandini's back but instead Bandini uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chai wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it. #T7#
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
Bandini trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chai manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (8) Chai
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Bandini has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandini (0) vs (11) Chai
Chai has good solid back control here. #T8#
Chai not allowing Bandini to control his hands.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Chai working for a choke but Bandini is defending well.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T9##SUB2#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bandini can't escape the position.
#T10#
Chai controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Bandini is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
What can Bandini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bandini trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks.
Bandini rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chai has the hooks in. Bandini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12##SUB2#
Chai 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 Bandini with him. Bandini is trying to defend but Chai has an arm under the chin now! Bandini grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardinho Chai!
Our winner, Leonardinho 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:
SSG 130 Schaubi vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandini fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bandini moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.#CL2#
Bandini rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Barnes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bandini is trying to keep an underhook but Barnes manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandini wants to sweep but Barnes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bandini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (7) vs (0) Bandini
Barnes controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Barnes trying to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandini is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Bandini tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T2#
Barnes controlling from mount.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Bandini is squirming around nicely.
Bandini gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandini tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Barnes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bandini. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Bandini
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes has control of Bandini's left arm, preventing Bandini from doing any damage.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes controlling the position.
Bandini trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T4#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandini is looking to pass into half guard but Barnes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barnes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (2) Bandini
Barnes passes Bandini's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandini defends it well.
Bandini is looking to improve his position.
Bandini trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Barnes manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (2) Bandini#T5#
Bandini is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandini is looking to escape.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bandini regains half guard.
Bandini is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (18) vs (2) Bandini#T6#
Bandini tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Bandini is squirming around nicely.
Barnes controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Barnes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bandini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bandini and Barnes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bandini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bandini is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Bandini defends it. #T7#
Bandini is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Bandini is defending the position.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Bandini looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barnes passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (21) vs (2) Bandini
Barnes trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bandini is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (23) vs (2) Bandini#SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bandini is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Barnes has control of Bandini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bandini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T9##SUB#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bandini is now in Barnes's guard. A big mistake from Barnes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (23) vs (4) Bandini
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (25) vs (4) Bandini
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bandini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (25) vs (6) Bandini
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (27) vs (6) Bandini#T10##SUB2#
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bandini manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (27) vs (8) Bandini
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (29) vs (8) Bandini
Barnes passes Bandini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandini is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?#T11#
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (32) vs (8) Bandini
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandini is looking to escape.
Bandini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bandini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (32) vs (10) Bandini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12##SUB#
Bandini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Bandini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (32) vs (13) Bandini
Bandini wants to take Barnes's back here but Barnes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bandini content just to control the position here.
Barnes 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.#T13#
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Bandini sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bandini is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Bandini is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes trying to control but Bandini postures up.
Barnes keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T14##SUB2#
Bandini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Bandini eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandini is controlling the pace.
Bandini prevents Barnes from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 32 to 13. |
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Event:
SSG 125 Solo vs Bandini
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bandini clinches up with Solo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Solo pulls guard effortlessly.
Bandini pushing down on Solo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Solo wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Solo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (4) vs (0) Bandini
Solo avoiding Bandini 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Solo working for a choke but Bandini is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Solo 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 Solo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bandini can't escape the position.
#T1#
Bandini trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip. #SUB#
Solo looking for the choke but no joy.
Solo keeps control of the position as Bandini tries to break free.
#SUB#
Solo looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Solo is looking for the choke from the back position but Bandini is controlling his hands well.
Solo keeps control of the position as Bandini tries to break free.
Solo wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy.#SUB#
Solo has his arm under Bandini's chin here. Game over son! Solo squeezes tightly and Bandini is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hand Solo!
Hand Solo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 119 Waterman vs Kimura
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Bandini manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Bandini working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandini is keeping the position for now.
Barnes pushing down on Bandini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Bandini is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Barnes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Bandini
Barnes trying to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Bandini tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandini is looking to escape.
Bandini is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Bandini tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Bandini to control.
Barnes wants to control but Bandini has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Bandini is trying to control but Barnes manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (0) Bandini
Barnes trying to control but Bandini is having none of it. #T3#
Bandini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes looking to control but Bandini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandini tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bandini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (9) vs (0) Bandini
Barnes controlling well, preventing Bandini from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bandini defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Bandini defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms. #T4#
Barnes is not going to allow Bandini to sit and survive in this position.
Bandini is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bandini trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him. #T5#
Barnes is trying to stick to Bandini's back but Bandini is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bandini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (2) Bandini
Barnes has control of Bandini's left arm, preventing Bandini from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bandini trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Bandini won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Bandini tries to pass.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Bandini controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (2) Bandini#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bandini has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barnes is looking to defend but Bandini has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barnes! Bandini pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barnes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
SSG 110 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Charles Eric Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bandini tries to clinch up but Cheese circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Cheese gets a clinch. #TD2#
Bandini gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cheese (0) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cheese defends it well.
Cheese is looking for a sweep. Bandini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandini seems to be looking for submissions.
Cheese is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Bandini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheese keeps working.
Cheese tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Cheese makes his way to full guard, as Bandini worked for a kimura.
Bandini 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. #T2#
Bandini is fighting to break Cheese's control of his arms but Cheese is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bandini wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Cheese has Bandini pulled in close to control his posture.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cheese has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bandini wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Cheese is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard. #T4#
Bandini looking to sit in guard and control but Cheese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (2) Bandini
Cheese stands and throws Bandini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (5) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bandini is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cheese taking a breather here. #T5#
Bandini can't do much from the bottom here.
Cheese just content to control the position.
Bandini is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.
Cheese working away.#T6#
Cheese is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bandini is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandini can't do much from the bottom here.
Cheese slows the pace down.
Cheese continues to stall.#T7#
Bandini struggling a bit here.
Cheese staying calm.
Bandini can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Cheese just content to control the position.
Bandini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cheese controls the position.
Cheese working away.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandini struggling a bit here.#T9#
Cheese happy to just control the position for now.
Bandini is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it. #T10#
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
Cheese working away.
Bandini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bandini gets back to half guard.
Bandini tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.#T11#
Cheese is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bandini wants to control the action here but instead Cheese manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (8) vs (2) Bandini
Cheese controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Bandini wants to hold on but Cheese pushes him away.
Bandini has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (11) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini wants to escape the position.
Cheese is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bandini rolls, trying to escape but Cheese keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Cheese is trying to stick to Bandini's back but Bandini is turning into Cheese. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cheese's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bandini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (11) vs (4) Bandini
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Bandini looking to sit in guard and control but Cheese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (13) vs (4) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cheese defends it easily.#T14#
Cheese tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
Cheese is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Bandini working for a triangle but Cheese defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Bandini throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cheese uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (16) vs (4) Bandini
Bandini looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandini is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Eric Cheese thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 105 Shaver vs Waterman
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Spanks closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Spanks manages to pull guard.
Spanks has control of Bandini's left arm, preventing Bandini from doing any damage.
Bandini pushes down on Spanks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spanks wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy.
Spanks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bandini is staying active.#SUB#
Bandini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks is staying active underneath Bandini, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Spanks trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bandini manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (3) vs (0) Spanks
Bandini wants to control the pace but Spanks is squirming around nicely.
Spanks is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Bandini has hold of Spanks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spanks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Spanks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Bandini controlling the pace for now.
Bandini'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.#SUB#
Bandini is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spanks is surviving well by controlling Bandini's body position as best he can.
Spanks is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Bandini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spanks is looking to escape. #SUB#
Bandini jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Spanks is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Spanks and Bandini has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spanks is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Bandini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bandini tries for a kimura but Spanks is defending well. #T4#
Spanks tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Bandini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spanks, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bandini is trying to get an arm triangle but Spanks is defending well.
Bandini tries to advance to mount but Spanks denies him. #SUB#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Spanks keeping his opponent close.
Spanks wants to control but Bandini postures up.#SUB#
Bandini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spanks tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6#
Bandini trying to control the position but Spanks is working away.
Spanks is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Spanks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spanks looking for a sweep but Bandini has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandini (5) vs (0) Spanks
Bandini prevents Spanks from getting the reversal.#T7#
Bandini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spanks regains half guard.#SUB#
Bandini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spanks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandini.
Spanks wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandini prevents Spanks from improving his position.
Bandini sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Spanks wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
Bandini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spanks trying to hold on to Bandini's head to control him but Bandini postures up.
#SUB#
Bandini seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandini wants to control but Spanks is keeping him busy.
Spanks has his hands clasped together around Bandini's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Spanks is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandini.
#T9#
Bandini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spanks keeps working.
Spanks is looking to control Bandini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spanks avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bandini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spanks is just riding it out for now. Bandini eventually gives up the hold.
Spanks is trying to maintain the position but Bandini is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Bandini prevents Spanks from improving his position.
Bandini is trying to control the action in half guard but Spanks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but Spanks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandini to get the leverage.
Spanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
#T11#
Spanks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spanks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (5) vs (2) Spanks#SUB#
Bandini working for a triangle but Spanks defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bandini working for a triangle but Spanks defends it easily.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Spanks pushing down on Bandini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spanks is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12##SUB#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well.
Spanks is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by Spanks.
Bandini is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Spanks seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandini wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
#T13#
Spanks wants to free his trapped foot but Bandini is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Bandini is not content to let Spanks control the position.#SUB2#
Spanks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandini is not content to let Spanks control the position.
Bandini is looking to improve his position.
Spanks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working. #T14#
Spanks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bandini keeping hold of Spanks's head, controlling as best he can.
Spanks is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Bandini wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spanks prevents Bandini from improving his position.
Bandini is looking to control Spanks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandini takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 99
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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tahboule Alawi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Alawi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Alawi gets control of Bandini's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alawi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alawi pulls Bandini in close to prevent any damage.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Alawi 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: Alawi (2) vs (0) Bandini
Alawi wants to pass to mount but Bandini is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alawi in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.#T1#
Bandini wants to control but Alawi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alawi is taking a breather. Bandini 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.
Alawi wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alawi content to control rather than advance.
Bandini won't allow Alawi to pass to mount.
Bandini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alawi controlling the action here. #T2##SUB#
Alawi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alawi'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.
Alawi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini is staying active underneath Alawi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alawi is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.
Alawi not doing much here.
#T3##SUB#
Alawi wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini has his hands clasped together around Alawi's back. He's all about the action.
Bandini is not content to let Alawi control the position.#SUB#
Alawi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandini sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandini trying to control the position.
#T4#
Alawi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Alawi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alawi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alawi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alawi stays in close to Bandini's body and controls the position.
Alawi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandini is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Alawi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alawi has managed to get both his arms back between Bandini's legs - danger averted.
Alawi passes into half guard.
Bandini is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
Alawi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandini won't allow Alawi to pass to mount.
Alawi is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well. #T6#
Alawi is controlling the pace.
Bandini tries to roll over but Alawi keeps him under control.
Bandini trying to hold on to Alawi's head to control him but Alawi postures up.
Alawi wants to pass to mount but Bandini is defending the position. #SUB#
Alawi is working for a kimura but Bandini is defending it quite comfortably.
Bandini is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Bandini won't allow Alawi to pass to mount.
Bandini trying to hold on to Alawi's head to control him but Alawi postures up.
Alawi slows the pace down in half guard.
Further stalling from Alawi.
Alawi is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini wants to control but Alawi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alawi is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Alawi wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8#
Bandini is controlling Alawi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bandini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bandini.
Alawi looking to pass the guard.
Alawi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alawi pushing down on Bandini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alawi trying to mount his opponent but Bandini defends it.
Alawi trying to control from half guard but Bandini is working away. #SUB#
Alawi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alawi content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Bandini tries to get to full guard but Alawi has control of the leg.
Alawi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (5) vs (0) Bandini
Alawi content just to control the position here.
Bandini tries to hold on but Alawi postures up.
Alawi is looking to work his way around to Bandini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bandini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Alawi controlling from mount.
Bandini tries to hold on but Alawi postures up.
Alawi controlling from mount.
Bandini holds of for dear life.
Bandini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bandini is squirming around, avoiding Alawi's attempts to control the action.
Bandini has given up his back. Will we see Alawi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Alawi (8) vs (0) Bandini#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Alawi controlling the positon.
Alawi has the hooks in. Bandini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bandini is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Alawi.
Bandini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alawi.
Alawi is really struggling to control Bandini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alawi controlling the position well here. Bandini rolled but Alawi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Alawi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bandini has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T12#
Will Alawi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Alawi tightening his grip on Bandini, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alawi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Alawi is trying to stick to Bandini's back but Bandini is turning into Alawi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alawi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bandini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (8) vs (2) Bandini
Alawi controlling Bandini's posture.
Bandini postures up.
#T13#
Bandini is fighting to break Alawi's control of his arms but Alawi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Alawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Alawi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Bandini is fighting to break Alawi's control of his arms but Alawi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bandini postures up.
#T14#
Alawi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alawi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alawi is trying to keep Bandini in close.
Bandini wants to control from the top but Alawi keeps moving.
Alawi is controlling Bandini's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alawi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (10) vs (2) Bandini
And that's the end of the fight!
Alawi takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Tahboule Alawi 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 92
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 9 wins and 6 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Plant has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Plant is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bandini can't fight it off and eventually Plant manages to take the fight to the floor. Bandini looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (0) vs (2) Plant
Plant wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Plant 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.
Bandini trying to keep a closed guard but Plant is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandini is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Plant rolls with it to try and escape but Bandini cranks on the arm and Plant is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 88
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 9 wins and 5 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berry gets a double leg takedown into Bandini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (0) vs (2) Berry
Berry pushes down on Bandini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bandini is trying is best to control the position here.
Berry trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well.
Bandini is holding on to half guard well.
Berry content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini wants to get back to full guard.
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Berry sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by Berry.
Berry is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Berry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandini defends it well.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
Berry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bandini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandini trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Bandini has his foot on Berry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berry works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandini trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandini throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berry uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (5) Berry
Bandini is trying to escape the position but Berry is controlling the position. #T3#
Bandini struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Berry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bandini is trying to control Berry's posture but Berry avoids it. #SUB2#
Berry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandini gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandini (0) vs (7) Berry
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Berry maintains control.#T4#
Bandini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Berry has control of Bandini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bandini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Berry controlling his opponent.
Bandini gets back to half guard.
Bandini wants to control but Berry is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Berry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berry. #T5#
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Berry wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berry tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it.
Bandini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandini is working hard here to advance position.
Berry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6##SUB2#
Berry is working for a kimura but Bandini is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Berry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandini controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bandini'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.#T7#
Berry is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Bandini wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
Berry is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Bandini is looking to control Berry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?
Berry prevents Bandini from improving his position.#T8#
Bandini is staying active underneath Berry, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bandini is not content to let Berry control the position.
Bandini desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T9#
Bandini is staying active underneath Berry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berry is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandini is positioning himself well to prevent Berry advancing to mount.
Berry trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Berry is looking to advance position but Bandini won't allow it. #T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berry in particular looking to stall.
Berry wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini is controlling Berry's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Berry wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berry wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #T11#
Berry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Bandini has Berry pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bandini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berry passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (10) Berry#T12##SUB2#
Berry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandini keeps Berry under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandini gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Berry 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.
#T13#
Berry 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: Bandini (0) vs (13) Berry
Berry avoids the attempt from Bandini to control.
Bandini manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Berry wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berry wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #SUB#
Bandini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berry is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bandini working for a triangle but Berry defends it easily.
Bandini is trying to keep Berry in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berry wins on points by 13 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 85
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; John Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bandini napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lake (4) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini wants to control but Lake postures up.
Lake trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Lake controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake is stalling here. Bandini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lake 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: Lake (4) vs (4) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lake tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Bandini tries for a kimura but Lake is defending well. #SUB2#
Bandini is working to tighten his grip on Lake's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lake has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bandini is really squeezing tight and eventually Lake passes out! Bandini breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 77
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandini tries to clinch but Philbert is having none of it.
Bandini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Philbert looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.
Philbert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (0) Bandini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini prevents Philbert from moving into mount.
Bandini can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Philbert trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Bandini has one of Philbert's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bandini gets back to half guard.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Bandini won't allow it. #SUB#
Philbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandini has his hands clasped together around Philbert's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Philbert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Philbert.
Bandini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
Philbert is pressing down on Bandini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandini is holding on for now.
Bandini is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Philbert is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini trying to keep a closed guard but Philbert is proving a slippery customer.
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
Philbert stands and throws Bandini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (8) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Philbert's best efforts.#T4#
Philbert content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Philbert is looking for a kimura but Bandini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Philbert to get the leverage.
Philbert passes into side control, despite Bandini's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (11) vs (0) Bandini
Philbert working away.
Philbert advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (13) vs (0) Bandini#SUB#
Philbert working for a submission but Bandini is keeping him at bay.
Bandini holds on, trying desperately to control.#T5#
Philbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bandini regains half guard.
Bandini wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy.
Philbert slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Bandini is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Bandini is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?
Bandini moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on Philbert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Philbert works his way back into a safe position though.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Bandini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a triangle here but Philbert uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (16) vs (0) Bandini
Philbert happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Philbert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Bandini tries to bench press Philbert off him but Philbert keeps the position.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandini wants to control but Philbert postures up.
Philbert trying to control the position but Bandini is working away. #T9##SUB#
Philbert swings around for an armbar but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (16) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Bandini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bandini wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Bandini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Philbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Philbert, not yet. #T10#
Philbert working a defensive guard here.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Bandini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Philbert's guard. #SUB2#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura but Philbert is defending well.
#SUB#
Bandini moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Philbert. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (16) vs (5) Bandini
Bandini working away.#T11#
Bandini controlling from side mount.
Philbert is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bandini trying to control the action but Philbert is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Philbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandini.
Philbert wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working.
Bandini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Philbert wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bandini is working for a kimura but Philbert is defending it quite comfortably.
Philbert tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg.
Bandini works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (16) vs (8) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14##SUB2#
Bandini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Philbert has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bandini but great work by Philbert. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Philbert (20) vs (8) Bandini
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (20) vs (10) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert trying to hold on to Bandini's head to control him but Bandini postures up.
Bandini slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 20 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Van Dyke Philbert thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 68
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bandini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Bandini
Snowstrinski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Bandini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bandini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (5) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Snowstrinski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Bandini is having none of it.#T1#
Bandini controlling from mount.
Bandini moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (0) vs (8) Bandini
Bandini keeps control of the position easily here as Snowstrinski tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Snowstrinski right now.
#SUB2#
Bandini working for a choke but Snowstrinski is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Snowstrinski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
I would not like to be Snowstrinski right now.
Bandini not allowing Snowstrinski to control his hands.
Bandini struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini avoiding Snowstrinski 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Bandini is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Snowstrinski is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 64
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Cahute shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bandini napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandini (0) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Cahute working away.
Cahute tries to advance to mount but Bandini denies him.
Cahute happy to just control the position for now.
Cahute wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute working away.
Cahute tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bandini's legs.
Bandini is looking to reverse the position.
Cahute is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bandini will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Bandini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bandini is working hard here to advance position.
Cahute trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Bandini wants to control but Cahute postures up.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandini is letting Cahute control him for a moment.
Bandini is trying to control Cahute's posture but Cahute avoids it.
Bandini prevents Cahute from moving into mount. #T2#
Bandini can't do much from the bottom here.
Cahute trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Cahute tries to move to mount but Bandini blocks the move with his legs.
Bandini seems a little lost for a moment, as Cahute dominates the positioning.
Bandini holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bandini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cahute wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it.
Cahute is controlling the pace.
Cahute wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy. #T3#
Cahute not doing much here.
Bandini tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.
Bandini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahute is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bandini's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Cahute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandini sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandini is breathing heavily.
Cahute looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cahute tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Cahute 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.
#SUB#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Cahute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bandini moves into full guard.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Cahute engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cahute defends well.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #T6#
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bandini has his foot on Cahute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cahute works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandini looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandini, not yet. #SUB#
Cahute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cahute has managed to get both his arms back between Bandini's legs - danger averted.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Cahute sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cahute trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Cahute looking to sit in guard and control but Bandini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (4) Cahute#T7#
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (5) vs (4) Cahute#SUB#
Bandini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandini happy to just control the position for now.
Cahute is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Bandini wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Cahute is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bandini is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandini (7) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute regains half guard.
Cahute tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg.
Cahute has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bandini is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T9#
Bandini trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Bandini 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.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Bandini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (10) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute is looking to regain half guard here but Bandini keeps moving and retains side control. #T10##SUB#
Cahute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bandini's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bandini! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Cahute has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 61
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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jacob Fuisse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fuisse. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fuisse (4) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fuisse (6) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Fuisse maintains control.#SUB#
Fuisse jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bandini manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bandini wants to control but Fuisse postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fuisse tries for a kimura but Bandini is defending well.
Bandini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuisse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fuisse trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuisse laying and praying for a moment but Bandini takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuisse trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Fuisse is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well. #SUB#
Fuisse seems to be looking for submissions.
Fuisse works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (9) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini holds on to Fuisse as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Bandini slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Fuisse 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.
#SUB#
Fuisse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandini has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fuisse is working for a kimura but Bandini is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura here.
Fuisse is looking to advance position but Bandini won't allow it. #T3#
Fuisse is looking to stall here but Bandini recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fuisse defends it easily.
Fuisse trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Bandini trying to keep a closed guard but Fuisse is proving a slippery customer.
Fuisse showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Fuisse content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bandini has locked up a guillotine! Bandini's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fuisse is holding on here and Bandini must be using up a lot of energy. Fuisse has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bandini gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 58
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bandini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
Bandini looking to control.
Bandini working a defensive guard but Shaver passes into half guard.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well.
Shaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaver is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.
Bandini tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg.
Bandini won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Bandini trying to hold on to Shaver's head to control him but Shaver postures up.
Bandini trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaver looking to control but Bandini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandini is looking to improve his position but Shaver isn't that keen on the idea.
Shaver looking to take Bandini's back but Bandini rolls and after a scramble, Bandini ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Bandini to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (5) vs (2) Bandini#T3#
Bandini is looking to advance position but Shaver has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (9) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini tries to hold on but Shaver postures up.
Bandini is trying to escape the mount.
Bandini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shaver is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Shaver trying to control the pace.
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
Bandini is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Shaver stalling.
Bandini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaver's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (9) vs (6) Bandini
Shaver is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bandini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Shaver is in a bad position with Bandini working for a choke. Shaver manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (11) vs (6) Bandini#SUB2#
Shaver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaver has managed to get both his arms back between Bandini's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Shaver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bandini looking to control.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shaver passes into half guard.
Shaver not doing much here.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaver in particular looking to stall.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well. #T8##SUB2#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Bandini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Shaver seems content to control.
Shaver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shaver wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB2#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shaver is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bandini is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Beaver Shaver! |
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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 5 wins and 2 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini tries to clinch there but Gambini circles away.
#TD2#
Gambini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (0) vs (2) Gambini
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gambini is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.
Bandini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gambini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
It looks like Gambini 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##SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.
Bandini is trying to get back to full guard.
Gambini controlling the action here.
Bandini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gambini is working away from the top position though.
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Bandini wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy.
Bandini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gambini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Gambini 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.#T3#
Gambini trying to mount his opponent but Bandini defends it.
Bandini is trying to get back to full guard.
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gambini is continuing to stall.
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
Gambini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
Gambini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bandini wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy.
Gambini stalling.
We've been informed that Gambini has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Bandini trying to control but Gambini postures up.
Bandini wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Bandini is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gambini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandini is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Gambini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bandini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gambini is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Gambini is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.
Gambini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Bandini wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Gambini works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (5) Gambini
Bandini is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it.
Bandini trying to remain calm as Gambini controls from the top position.#T8#
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandini is working hard here to advance position.
Gambini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gambini.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The adventures of Gambini the control monster continue. Boring.#T10#
Bandini regains half guard.#SUB#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gambini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gambini.#T11#
Gambini is pressing down on Bandini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandini is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Gambini passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (8) Gambini
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount.
Gambini fails to move to back control.
Gambini prevents Bandini from getting the reversal.
Gambini looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Gambini prevents Bandini from getting the reversal.
Bandini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gambini controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Bandini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gambini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bandini tries to hold on but Gambini postures up.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Bandini is trying desperately to improve position.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Bandini can't escape the position.
#T14#
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandini is working to get back to half guard.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Gambini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Gino Gambini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 48
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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Peyton shoots in and gets a takedown into Bandini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (0) Bandini
Peyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Peyton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Peyton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Peyton content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bandini has locked up a guillotine! Bandini's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Peyton is holding on here and Bandini must be using up a lot of energy. Peyton has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bandini gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Bandini! |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boganda looking to score a takedown here. Bandini is defending well but Boganda drives through and ends up in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boganda (2) vs (0) Bandini
Boganda wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Boganda'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.#SUB2#
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boganda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boganda postures up.
Boganda works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Boganda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Boganda prevents Bandini from improving his position.#SUB#
Boganda seems to be working for a kimura but Bandini defends the submission attempt.
Bandini wants to control but Boganda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Boganda from controlling successfully. #T2#
Boganda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boganda defends well.
Boganda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boganda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boganda trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Boganda works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Boganda seems to be looking for submissions.
Boganda trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well. #SUB#
Boganda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Boganda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Boganda is working for a kimura but Bandini is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Boganda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandini is just riding it out for now. Boganda eventually gives up the hold.
Bandini tries to get to full guard but Boganda has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Boganda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boganda slows the pace down in half guard.
Bandini is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boganda trying to control from half guard but Bandini is working away.
Boganda is pressing down on Bandini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandini is holding on for now.
Bandini is refusing to be controlled, as Boganda sits in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Boganda 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.
Boganda is stalling here. Bandini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boganda 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: Boganda (2) vs (4) Bandini
Bandini takes a little break here. Boganda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boganda is looking for a sweep.
Bandini working away.
Bandini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boganda's legs.
Boganda struggling a bit here.#T6##SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boganda has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Bandini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boganda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandini controls the position from side control.
Bandini trying to control the position but Boganda is working away. #T7#
Boganda tries to improve position but can't.
Boganda gets back to half guard.
Boganda tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boganda trying to control here.
Boganda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boganda wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Boganda is looking for a triangle here but Bandini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (2) vs (7) Bandini#T8##SUB2#
Bandini is trying to get an arm triangle but Boganda is defending well.
Bandini is looking to take a break and control but Boganda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini working away.
Boganda is trying to improve his position.
Boganda wants to control but Bandini postures up.
Boganda regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Boganda is trying to maintain the position but Bandini is very close to passing his half guard.
Boganda controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Bandini wants to work for an arm triangle but Boganda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura but Boganda is defending well.
Boganda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boganda looking to control.
#SUB#
Boganda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bandini uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (2) vs (10) Bandini
Boganda is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Boganda regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura but Boganda is defending well.
Bandini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (2) vs (13) Bandini
Bandini looks winded!
Boganda is looking to regain half guard here but Bandini keeps moving and retains side control.
Boganda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boganda is looking to control Bandini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boganda avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Bandini is thwarting Boganda's attempts to control the position.
Boganda wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
#SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandini wants to control but Boganda is keeping him busy.
Bandini trying to mount his opponent but Boganda defends it. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boganda defends it well. #T12#
Boganda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandini is working away from the top position though.
Boganda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Boganda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandini pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boganda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandini. #T13#
Bandini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boganda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back.
Bandini is trying to control. Boganda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boganda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boganda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandini pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.#T14##SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boganda is looking for a sweep. Bandini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boganda is trying to maintain the position but Bandini is very close to passing his half guard.
Boganda is looking to improve his position.
Bandini controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandini trying to control the action but Boganda is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandini wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 39
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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Atkinson clinches. #TD#
Atkinson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bandini can't fight it off and eventually Atkinson manages to take the fight to the floor. Bandini looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (0) Bandini
Atkinson being controlled here momentarily.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
Bandini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Bandini.
Atkinson passes Bandini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandini trying to control here.
Atkinson trying to mount his opponent but Bandini defends it. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for subs from the bottom but Atkinson mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (0) Bandini
Atkinson content just to control the position here. #T2#
Bandini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bandini is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Bandini wants to get back to full guard.
Atkinson wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Bandini has his hands clasped together around Atkinson's back. He's all about the action.
Atkinson prevents Bandini from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Atkinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandini trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Bandini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Atkinson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Bandini tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it. #T4#
Atkinson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (0) Bandini
Atkinson tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Atkinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandini is defending well.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Atkinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Atkinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Atkinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Atkinson controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.
Bandini is trying to control Atkinson's posture but Atkinson avoids it. #T6#
Atkinson tries to move to mount but Bandini blocks the move with his legs.
Bandini holding on.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Atkinson's best efforts.#T7#
Atkinson wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Atkinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Atkinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bandini for as long as he can get away with.
Bandini tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson stalling away here and it's allowed Bandini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Atkinson advances to half guard. #T8#
Atkinson prevents Bandini from improving his position.#SUB#
Atkinson is working for a kimura here but Bandini manages to reverse the position and he's now in Atkinson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (8) vs (2) Bandini
Atkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Atkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandini defends it easily.
Atkinson wants to control but Bandini passes easily into half guard.
#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Atkinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Atkinson 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 looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkinson is trying to control the position but Bandini postures up. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for subs off his back but Bandini has passed one foot through into half guard.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Bandini keeps him under control.#T10#
Bandini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (5) Bandini
Atkinson is squirming around, avoiding Bandini's attempts to control the action.
Atkinson is working to get back to half guard.
Bandini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Bandini goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Atkinson turns into him and now he's in Bandini's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (10) vs (5) Bandini#T11#
Bandini has his hands on Atkinson's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Atkinson is posturing up here but Bandini has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Atkinson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Atkinson has to tap! Slick submission there by Bandini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 26
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Bandini with that takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Dirt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Dirt moves into range and clinches up with Bandini.#TD#
Dirt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dirt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dirt looking to pass the guard.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Dirt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dirt content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bandini has locked up a guillotine! Bandini's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dirt is holding on here and Bandini must be using up a lot of energy. Dirt has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bandini gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 24
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bandini drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Herrera (0) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini stays in close to De Herrera's body and controls the position. #SUB#
De Herrera is looking for a triangle but Bandini pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bandini got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Herrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandini has managed to get both his arms back between De Herrera's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
De Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
De Herrera 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.
Bandini content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
De Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
De Herrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandini defends it easily.#SUB#
De Herrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandini defends it easily.#SUB#
De Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
De Herrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
De Herrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandini pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandini seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep. Bandini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Bandini is looking for submissions but instead, De Herrera has regained full guard.
Bandini forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bandini wants to work for an arm triangle but De Herrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandini prevents De Herrera from improving his position.#SUB#
De Herrera looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Bandini wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Herrera keeps working.
De Herrera wants to get back to full guard.
De Herrera wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bandini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Herrera trying to control but Bandini postures up.
De Herrera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Herrera works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
De Herrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Herrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but De Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
De Herrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandini defends it easily.
Bandini 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. #T6#
De Herrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but De Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Herrera working a defensive guard but Bandini passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Herrera is looking to control Bandini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Herrera avoid being mounted?#SUB#
De Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but De Herrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandini to get the leverage. #T7##SUB#
De Herrera actively working from the bottom here.
De Herrera wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy.
De Herrera is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but De Herrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandini to get the leverage.
De Herrera tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg.
Bandini is keen to just control but De Herrera is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bandini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Herrera is just riding it out for now. Bandini eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
De Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB2#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bandini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Bandini seems to be working for a kimura but De Herrera defends the submission attempt.#T9#
De Herrera trying to control here.
Bandini is trying to control the action in half guard but De Herrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Herrera trying to hold on to Bandini's head to control him but Bandini postures up.
De Herrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandini passes into side control, despite De Herrera's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (5) Bandini
Bandini trying to control the action but De Herrera is working from the bottom. #T10#
De Herrera is trying to escape the position but Bandini is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Herrera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep.
De Herrera trying to control but Bandini flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Herrera (0) vs (8) Bandini
Bandini gets his hands free as De Herrera looks to control.
De Herrera tries to escape the position.
De Herrera wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandini gets his hands free. #T11##SUB2#
Bandini is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. De Herrera has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bandini has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! De Herrera taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bandini doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles 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; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Philbert closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bandini to the mat! Bandini manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (0) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Philbert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Philbert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Philbert postures up.
Philbert looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bandini is trying to control the position but Philbert postures up. #T1##SUB#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.
Philbert passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (5) Philbert
Philbert is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bandini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bandini prevents Philbert from improving position.
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Philbert's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Philbert works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (8) Philbert#T2#
Philbert trying to control but Bandini is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bandini defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Philbert.
Philbert wants to take Bandini's back here but Bandini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bandini is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Bandini is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bandini prevents Philbert from taking his back.#SUB2#
Philbert looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Philbert avoids the attempt from Bandini to control.
Bandini has given up his back. Will we see Philbert going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandini (0) vs (11) Philbert
Bandini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4##SUB2#
Philbert is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Philbert has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bandini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bandini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bandini is controlling an arm, preventing Philbert from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bandini gets back to half guard.
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it. #SUB#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Bandini is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by Philbert.
Philbert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Philbert is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Philbert 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.
#T6#
Bandini is staying active underneath Philbert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandini trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Philbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Philbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Philbert looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Philbert seems to be working for a kimura but Bandini defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Philbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandini sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandini tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it.
Philbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Philbert is looking to stall here but Bandini recovers full guard.
Bandini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philbert defends it easily.#T9#
Philbert trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Philbert postures up.
#SUB#
Bandini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Philbert is stalling in the full guard.
Philbert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (14) Philbert#T10##SUB2#
Philbert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Philbert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Philbert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Philbert tries to advance to mount but Bandini denies him.
Bandini regains half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Philbert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Philbert.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bandini has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Philbert 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 Bandini. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (17) Philbert
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandini trying to remain calm as Philbert controls from the top position.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Philbert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Philbert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandini stops Philbert from passing to mount. #T13#
Bandini is not content to let Philbert control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bandini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (2) vs (17) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Philbert gets back to full guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Philbert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Philbert looks winded!
Philbert can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bandini is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Philbert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandini trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
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