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Event:
SSG 143 Ibrahim vs Soderberg
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 9 wins and 19 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dirt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dirt is trying to pull guard but Kimura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Dirt drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dirt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Kimura
Dirt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura has control of Dirt's left arm, preventing Dirt from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dirt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kimura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kimura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kimura! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (2) vs (4) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt is not content to let Kimura control the position. #T1#
Dirt is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dirt (2) vs (6) Kimura
Dirt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura tries to control but Dirt wriggling away. #SUB2#
Kimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt frees his head quite easily.
Dirt tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to isolate an arm here. Dirt doesn't see it coming and as Kimura extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
SSG 141 Barnes vs Chai
Date: May 07, 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 8 wins and 19 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Matsuhiro Toryiama!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dirt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Dirt pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Toryiama is posturing up here but Dirt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Toryiama tries to roll out but it's too tight and Toryiama has to tap! Slick submission there by Dirt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Dirt! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dirt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Dirt pulls guard effortlessly.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack won't allow Dirt to sweep him here.
Mack postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Dirt is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirt is keeping the position for now.
Mack pushing down on Dirt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mack stalling.
Mack is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt gets full guard.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Dirt controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself. #T1#
Dirt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
Dirt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirt is keeping the position for now.
Dirt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dirt has his foot on Mack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mack works his way back into a safe position though.
Mack showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dirt trying to control the position.
#T2#
Mack controlling from the top position.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Mack 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.
Mack wants to control from the top but Dirt keeps moving.
Mack looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for a triangle here but Mack uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (0) vs (3) Mack#T3#
Dirt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mack is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.
Dirt is not content to let Mack control the position.
Mack prevents Dirt from improving his position.
Dirt is working hard here to advance position.
Mack trying to control the action but Dirt is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dirt is just riding it out for now. Mack eventually gives up the hold.
Dirt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well, if Mack 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.
Dirt wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dirt keeps working.
Mack keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dirt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Dirt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mack's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (4) vs (3) Mack
Dirt is looking to control Mack but Mack is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for the choke from the back position but Mack is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Dirt tightening his grip on Mack, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for the choke from the back position but Mack is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Mack preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dirt.
Mack trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Mack showing good submission defense here.
#T6##SUB#
Mack defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Dirt keeps control of the position as Mack tries to break free.
Mack is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Mack 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 Dirt gets his way!
#SUB#
Mack defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dirt's arms.
Mack trying to control the position but Dirt manages to sink in the hooks. #T7##SUB#
Dirt is looking for a choke. Mack gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Mack manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (4) vs (5) Mack#SUB#
Dirt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Dirt is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mack has managed to get both his arms back between Dirt's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dirt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.#T8#
Dirt looking for a sweep. Not yet Dirt, not yet.
Mack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mack drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mack as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dirt screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mack! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Trace Mack! |
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Event:
SSG 128 Maximus vs Banner
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 7 wins and 18 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dirt leaves Kuningas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuningas or perhaps it was just good defense by Dirt, which made it look bad.
Kuningas misses with a takedown #CL#
and Dirt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Joe Dirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leenart Kuningas.#TD#
Dirt jumps into guard, dragging Kuningas to the mat.
#SUB#
Dirt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kuningas doesn't defend quickly enough and Dirt has managed to lock this one up! Can Kuningas escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dirt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Dirt! |
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Event:
SSG 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dirt gets a clinch. #TD2#
Dirt tightens his grip and picks Thumb up, before dumping him to the ground. Thumb manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Dirt
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirt is one step ahead there.
Thumb managing to control the position.
Thumb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Thumb trying to control the position here.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dirt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Dirt#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thumb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dirt trying to control the position but Thumb is working away. #T2#
Thumb holding on.#SUB2#
Dirt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thumb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dirt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dirt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working. #SUB2#
Dirt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dirt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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Thumb is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Thumb regains half guard.#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Thumb is defending well.
Dirt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Thumb is defending well.
Dirt wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Thumb holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dirt trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb controlling the position well.
Thumb wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
#T4#
Dirt trying to control the action but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thumb continues to stall.
Thumb trying to control but Dirt postures up.
#SUB2#
Thumb is defending against the submission attempts here by Dirt.
Dirt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thumb reverses the position - he's now on top in Dirt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (5) Dirt#T5##SUB2#
Thumb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dirt wants to hit a sweep here but Thumb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dirt there! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (5) Dirt
Dirt working to try and regain half guard.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dirt stops Thumb from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Thumb controlling the pace for now.
Dirt is trying desperately to improve position.
Thumb looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dirt is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Thumb avoids the attempt from Dirt to control.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb controlling from the full mount.
Dirt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thumb controlling from the full mount.
Dirt working to try and regain half guard.
Thumb controlling his opponent. #T8#
Dirt wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (5) Dirt
Thumb is hanging on to Dirt's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Dirt 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 Thumb gets his way!
Dirt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Thumb controls the position.#SUB#
Thumb is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dirt won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Thumb off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thom Thumb!
After winning the bout, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
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 7 wins and 16 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dirt rushes Chancel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Dirt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chancel is trying to keep an underhook but Dirt manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Chancel#SUB#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Chancel is defending well.
Chancel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dirt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dirt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (2) vs (4) Chancel
Chancel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dirt's body.
Chancel keeps control of the position as Dirt tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel controls the action.
Dirt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Chancel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dirt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dirt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dirt trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Dirt is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirt avoid being mounted?
Well, if Chancel 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 Chancel 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.
Chancel is pressing down on Dirt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dirt is holding on for now.
Chancel not doing much here.
Dirt is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dirt! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (2) vs (7) Chancel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Chancel avoids the attempt from Dirt to control.
Chancel controlling from the full mount.
Dirt is looking to get to half guard.
Dirt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (4) vs (7) Chancel
Dirt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (7) vs (7) Chancel
You can see the frustration on Chancel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chancel is looking for a sweep.
Chancel 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.
Chancel sneaks back into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Dirt 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.
Chancel is not content to let Dirt control the position.#SUB#
Dirt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Dirt eventually gives up the hold.
Chancel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chancel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dirt is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Dirt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (10) vs (7) Chancel#SUB#
Dirt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Dirt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dirt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chancel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chancel is looking to regain half guard here but Dirt keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Chancel is not content to let Dirt control the position. #SUB#
Dirt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chancel sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Dirt seems to be working for a kimura but Chancel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dirt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dirt trying to control the action but Chancel is working from the bottom. #T6#
Chancel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dirt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dirt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dirt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel 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.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Chancel has his feet on Dirt's thighs here. He's pushed Dirt off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dirt screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Chancel! |
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Event:
SSG 112 Gracie vs Berendas
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kuang clinches up with Dirt and pushes him back against the cage.
Dirt is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dirt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kuang uses from the top position.
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dirt for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Dirt has his foot on Kuang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuang works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 inform us that Dirt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt looking to control.
Kuang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Dirt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dirt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Dirt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuang controls the pace.
Dirt keeping full guard, as Kuang tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dirt has his foot on Kuang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuang works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dirt working for submissions but it's allowed Kuang to get to half guard.
Kuang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dirt is looking to control Kuang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirt avoid being mounted?#T2#
Still in half guard, Kuang seems content to control.
Dirt wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
Kuang moves into full mount! Dirt won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (3) vs (0) Dirt
Dirt tries to lock up and control but Kuang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dirt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuang controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Dirt tries to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Dirt is looking to improve his position but Kuang isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang controlling from the full mount.
Dirt regains half guard.#T4##SUB#
Kuang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dirt trying to hold on to Kuang's head to control him but Kuang postures up.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
Kuang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (6) vs (0) Dirt
Kuang avoids the attempt from Dirt to control.
Kuang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Kuang avoids the attempt from Dirt to control.
Dirt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuang takes Dirt's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (9) vs (0) Dirt
Dirt trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Dirt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt just trying to survive but Kuang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Dirt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuang's arms. #T6#
Kuang has good solid back control here.
Kuang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dirt trying to control the hands but Kuang won't let him.
Dirt is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kuang is staying active.
I would not like to be Dirt right now.
#T7#
Kuang'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.
Dirt trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Kuang has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dirt tries to escape the position.
Kuang gets his hands free as Dirt looks to control.
Good control from Kuang.
Dirt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8##SUB#
Kuang has his arm under Dirt's chin here. Game over son! Kuang squeezes tightly and Dirt is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nedry Kuang!
A victorious Nedry Kuang 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 106 Hlervu vs Shart
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 7 wins and 14 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chai showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (0) vs (2) Chai
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Dirt wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to advance position but Dirt won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Dirt trying to control from the bottom.
Dirt tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Dirt is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Chai stalling. #T2#
Dirt tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Dirt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Chai is taking a breather. Dirt 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.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (0) vs (5) Chai
Dirt is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Dirt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dirt has given up his back here. Will Chai look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (0) vs (8) Chai
I would not like to be Dirt right now.
Dirt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4##SUB2#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chai is trying to stick to Dirt's back but Dirt is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dirt. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (8) Chai
Chai is pulling down on Dirt's head. It's preventing any offense from Dirt, at least for the moment.
Chai 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: Dirt (2) vs (10) Chai
Chai slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Chai is looking to advance position but Dirt won't allow it.
Dirt tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Dirt wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Dirt is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Chai controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Dirt defending well.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
It looks like Chai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chai prevents Dirt from improving his position.
Chai stalling.
Dirt tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
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.
#SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (2) vs (13) Chai
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Dirt tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Dirt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Dirt 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: Dirt (2) vs (16) Chai
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
Dirt tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dirt trying to control but not successfully.
Dirt wants to escape the position.
Chai biding his time, controlling Dirt. #T11#
Dirt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dirt is in bad spot here.
Dirt is working hard here to advance position.
Chai controlling the position well here. Dirt rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
Chai keeps control of the position as Dirt tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to defend against the choke here but Chai has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Chai Tightens the hold and Dirt taps out furiously! Chai displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
An out of breath Olyksandr Chai 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:
SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dirt rushes Levesque and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Levesque has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dirt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Dirt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dirt defends it easily.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving.
Dirt is really struggling to control Levesque but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Levesque is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dirt defends well.#SUB2#
Levesque has an active guard here but Dirt has managed to pass into half guard.
Levesque wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Dirt seems to be working for a kimura but Levesque defends the submission attempt.
Dirt is thwarting Levesque's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Levesque manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirt trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Levesque has his foot on Dirt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirt works his way back into a safe position though.
Dirt looking to pass the guard.
Dirt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (5) vs (0) Levesque#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Levesque has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Levesque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dirt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dirt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dirt trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque trying to control but Dirt flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (8) vs (0) Levesque#SUB#
Dirt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Levesque is defending well though. Dirt let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB#
Dirt is looking for the choke from the back position but Levesque is controlling his hands well.
Levesque prevents Dirt from getting a body triangle.
Dirt controlling well, preventing Levesque from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Levesque defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Levesque tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Levesque stops Dirt from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Levesque working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dirt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Levesque is now in Dirt's guard. A big mistake from Dirt there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (8) vs (2) Levesque
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Dirt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levesque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Dirt keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass.
Levesque forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Levesque wants to work for an arm triangle but Dirt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dirt won't allow Levesque to pass to mount.
Levesque passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (8) vs (5) Levesque
Levesque with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T5#
Dirt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (10) vs (5) Levesque
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Levesque is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dirt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Levesque has his foot on Dirt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirt works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dirt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dirt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dirt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving. #T6#
Levesque 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: Dirt (10) vs (7) Levesque
Dirt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Levesque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a triangle but Levesque pushes his legs off easily.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Dirt trying to keep a closed guard but Levesque is proving a slippery customer.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
Levesque pushes down on Dirt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Levesque is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.
Levesque is looking to advance position but Dirt won't allow it.
Dirt wants to improve his position but Levesque is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Levesque looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a kimura here.
#T8##SUB2#
Levesque is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque wants to control but Dirt is keeping him busy.
Dirt regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Dirt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levesque doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levesque manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9##SUB#
Dirt is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Levesque frees his head nicely. Oh but Dirt has switched to an armbar! Levesque is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joe Dirt! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 96
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Ferdinand Upsala!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Upsala has a takedown stuffed.
Dirt tries to counter by clinching up but Upsala breaks away and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Upsala or perhaps it was just good defense by Dirt, which made it look bad.
Dirt is looking to counter the offense by Upsala and move into the clinch.
Dirt stuffs the takedown.
Joe Dirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinand Upsala.#CL#
Dirt moves into the clinch.#TD#
Dirt successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Dirt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Upsala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dirt is tightening it up a little... Upsala has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Upsala reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Upsala taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dirt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Dirt! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 91
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 14 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rick fails to land the takedown.
Dirt feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Dirt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rick sprawls well initially but Dirt persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Rick#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rick.
Dirt trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Rick controlling Dirt's posture.
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.
Dirt tries to free his leg and advance position but Rick is retaining full guard.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Dirt looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirt is pushing down on Rick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rick is fighting to maintain full guard but Dirt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rick is trying to get back to full guard.
Rick gets full guard.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dirt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Dirt advances to half guard.
Dirt is looking to take a break and control but Rick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dirt pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rick defends it well.
Rick trying to control but Dirt postures up.
Rick wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rick defends it well.
Rick is controlling Dirt's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Dirt prevents Rick from improving his position.
Rick has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Rick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirt wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position.
Rick tries to roll over but Dirt keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dirt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Rick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dirt works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (5) vs (0) Rick
Dirt tries to advance position but instead Rick slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Dirt is working for a kimura but Rick is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dirt seems to be working for a kimura but Rick defends the submission attempt.
Rick manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Dirt trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Dirt postures up.
Rick keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt postures up.
#SUB2#
Rick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dirt passes into half guard.
Dirt wants to take a breather but Rick is having none of it. #T6#
Dirt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (8) vs (0) Rick#SUB#
Dirt looking to secure an arm triangle but Rick defends it well. #SUB#
Dirt working for a guillotine from mount but Rick is in no mood to give up.
Dirt wants to control the pace but Rick is squirming around nicely.
Rick tries to hold on but Dirt postures up.
Dirt prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Dirt trying to control but Rick is having none of it. #SUB#
Dirt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rick turns into him and now he's in Dirt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (8) vs (2) Rick#T7#
Rick wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
Rick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Dirt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rick is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a triangle but Rick pushes his legs off easily.
Rick postures up.
#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rick defends well.
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Rick passes Dirt's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rick seems to be working for a kimura but Dirt defends the submission attempt.
Rick wants to free his trapped foot but Dirt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dirt wants to control but Rick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dirt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dirt.
Dirt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rick controls the pace.
Rick passes Dirt's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Rick is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Rick wants to work for an arm triangle but Dirt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dirt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rick not doing much here.
#SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dirt keeps working. #T10#
Rick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rick in particular looking to stall.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
Dirt is pressing down on Rick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Rick 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.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Dirt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rick tries to free his leg and advance position but Dirt is retaining full guard.
Rick passes Dirt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rick stalling.
Dirt wants to control but Rick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dirt is looking to improve his position.
Rick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12##SUB#
Dirt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rick pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rick is working for a kimura but Dirt is defending it quite comfortably.
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.
Rick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dirt works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily.
Dirt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (10) vs (2) Rick
Dirt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rick's guard.
Rick is pressing down on Dirt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dirt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (10) vs (4) Rick
Dirt keeping full guard, as Rick tries to pass.
Dirt trying to keep a closed guard but Rick is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Rick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dirt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dirt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rick has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (10) vs (7) Rick
Rick working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirt takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 83
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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Dirt instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Dirt gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) Dirt
Dirt trying to pass the guard but Manning defending well.
Manning regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning seems keen to control Dirt's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manning's guard.
Manning moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Dirt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dirt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dirt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (0) vs (5) Dirt
Manning tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dirt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dirt is looking to take a break and control but Manning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manning manages to get back to half guard.
Manning is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Dirt seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Manning tries to get to full guard but Dirt has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dirt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manning keeping hold of Dirt's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dirt is pressing down on Manning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manning is holding on for now.
Manning is holding on to half guard well.
Dirt wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Manning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dirt is working away from the top position though.
Manning wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
Dirt trying to pass the guard but Manning defending well. #SUB2#
Dirt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manning wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dirt is working for a submission of some sort.
Manning controlling the position for now.#T4#
Dirt wants to free his trapped foot but Manning is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning gets back to full guard.
Manning 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.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manning haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Manning lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (5) Dirt
Manning sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Manning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manning has managed to get both his arms back between Dirt's legs - danger averted.
Manning trying to control but Dirt is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Dirt is looking for a triangle but Manning pushes his legs off easily.
Manning is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Manning 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.
Manning is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Dirt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T7#
Manning pushing down on Dirt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manning has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (5) vs (5) Dirt#SUB#
Manning working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt is in no mood to give up.
Dirt prevents Manning from taking his back.
Manning content just to control the position here.
Manning avoids the attempt from Dirt to control.#T8#
Manning prevents Dirt from getting the reversal.
Manning looking to control but Dirt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manning controlling the pace for now.
Manning trying to control but Dirt is having none of it.
Manning controlling the pace for now.
Dirt wants to hold on but Manning pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Manning working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dirt looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Manning! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Manning!
During a confident post fight interview, George Manning thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 79
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dirt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dirt wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Dirt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Dirt
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dirt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dirt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura stays in close to Dirt's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Dirt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dirt looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dirt defends it well. #SUB#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Dirt defending well.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Dirt is having none of it. #T2#
Dirt trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Dirt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dirt is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirt avoid being mounted?
Kimura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dirt wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.
Dirt wants to control the action here but instead Kimura manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Dirt#T3#
Kimura controlling from mount.
Dirt can't escape the position.
Dirt keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kimura working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dirt turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kimura off and cradles Dirt's limp body as Kimura celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 74
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Banner looking to score a takedown here. Dirt is defending well but Banner drives through and ends up in Dirt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Dirt#SUB2#
Dirt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner passes Dirt's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Banner moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Dirt
Banner advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (7) vs (0) Dirt
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Banner has control of Dirt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dirt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dirt tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Dirt 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.
Banner fails to take his opponent's back.
Dirt is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Dirt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dirt trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Banner wants to advance to full mount but Dirt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dirt keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Dirt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner controlling from the top position.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Dirt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (7) vs (4) Dirt
Banner can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Banner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dirt's arms.
Banner trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Dirt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Banner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Banner for a finish.
Banner just looking to survive in the bad position.
Banner is really stuck here.
Banner prevents Dirt from getting a body triangle.
Dirt not allowing Banner to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dirt wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner tries to escape but Dirt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Banner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Banner tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Banner showing good submission defense here.
Dirt is hanging on to Banner's back as he tries to escape.
Banner trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Dirt is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Dirt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dirt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (9) vs (4) Dirt#T5#
Banner advances to half guard.
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dirt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Dirt defending well.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dirt tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Banner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (12) vs (4) Dirt#T6#
Banner looking to control but Dirt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Banner'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.
Banner prevents Dirt from getting the reversal.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Dirt regains half guard.
Banner is pressing down on Dirt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dirt is holding on for now.
Banner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Banner seems to be working for a kimura but Dirt defends the submission attempt.
Dirt is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Banner uses his free foot to push down on Dirt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dirt. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (4) Dirt#SUB#
Banner working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt is in no mood to give up.
Dirt is trying to escape the mount but Banner keeps good control and instead manages to take Dirt's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (18) vs (4) Dirt
Banner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dirt doesn't escape.
Dirt trying to control but not successfully.
Banner controlling from the back.#T9#
Banner keeps control of the position as Dirt tries to break free.
#SUB#
Banner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Banner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dirt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dirt for a finish.
Dirt tries to escape but Banner has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Dirt 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 Banner gets his way!
Banner keeps control of the position easily here as Dirt tries to buck him off.
#T10##SUB#
Dirt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dirt wants to control his opponent's hands but Banner gets his hands free.
Banner controls the action.#SUB#
Banner 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, Dirt has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dirt is really stuck here.
Banner trying to control momentarily.
Dirt tries to roll but Banner sticks to his back.
#T11#
Dirt keeps trying to improve his position.
Banner biding his time, controlling Dirt. #SUB#
Banner is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dirt taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Banner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 71
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dirt forces Gaul back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Gaul jumps guard.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Dirt trying to move into half guard but instead Gaul has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt 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.
Dirt trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dirt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaul defends it easily.#T1#
Gaul passes Dirt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dirt wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dirt is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gaul is taking a breather. Dirt 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dirt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (4) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Dirt gets his hands free as Gaul looks to control.
Gaul tries to escape but Dirt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dirt is looking to control Gaul but Gaul is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gaul is trying to break free.
Gaul is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dirt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gaul breaks Dirt's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (4) vs (4) Gaul#SUB#
Dirt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Dirt is trying to keep Gaul in close.
Gaul content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Gaul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirt is keeping the position for now.
Gaul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dirt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Dirt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dirt keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Gaul 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dirt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (6) vs (4) Gaul#T5#
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Gaul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gaul is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dirt has his hands clasped together but Gaul extends and breaks Dirt's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gaul.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
Lamban Gaul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 66
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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chai has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Dirt lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Dirt
Dirt trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dirt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dirt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Dirt
Dirt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Dirt working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dirt's guard. #SUB#
Dirt is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dirt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dirt.
Chai is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB2#
Dirt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.
Dirt is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Dirt is retaining full guard.
Chai 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.
Chai pushing down on Dirt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Dirt is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Dirt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Dirt defends it.
Dirt wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Dirt gets full guard.
Dirt trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirt is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Chai is pushing down on Dirt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dirt is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Dirt
Dirt is letting Chai control him for a moment.
Dirt is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. #SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dirt, who protects the arm well. #T5#
Dirt seems a little lost for a moment, as Chai dominates the positioning.
Dirt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Dirt is defending well.
#SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Dirt defends it.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Dirt
Dirt is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Dirt can't escape the position.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Chai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dirt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dirt shrugs it off.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dirt is looking to escape. #SUB#
Chai wants to finish this one by submission but Dirt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chai. #T7#
Dirt reaches up to try and control the position but Chai seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dirt rolls and tries to escape and now Chai has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (11) vs (2) Dirt#SUB#
Chai is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dirt is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
A very excited looking Olyksandr Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 62
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Dirt clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Dirt pulls guard.
Jagonoy looking to pass the guard.
Jagonoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jagonoy looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Dirt has his feet on Jagonoy's thighs here. He's pushed Jagonoy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jagonoy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Dirt! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 59
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 10 wins and 7 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dirt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Dirt
Dirt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (5) Dirt
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Dirt has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Dirt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dirt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drago is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Dirt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Drago is surviving well by controlling Dirt's body position as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dirt working for a submission but Drago is keeping him at bay.
Drago can't escape the position.
#T1#
Drago is working hard here to advance position.
Drago manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dirt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Dirt trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drago manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Dirt tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard.
Dirt won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
Dirt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dirt defends it easily.
Drago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Drago keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass. #SUB#
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Dirt defends it easily.
#T3#
Dirt trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Drago working for submissions but it's allowed Dirt to get to half guard.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Dirt sits in half guard. #SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dirt pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dirt pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dirt is looking for a kimura but Drago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dirt to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dirt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Dirt is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dirt 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#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dirt seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dirt is looking to advance position but Drago won't allow it. #T5#
Dirt is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Drago is not content to let Dirt control the position.
Drago moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #T6##SUB#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB#
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Dirt defends easily.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dirt 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. #T7#
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dirt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dirt has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Drago has his foot on Dirt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirt works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dirt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dirt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Drago has his foot on Dirt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirt works his way back into a safe position though.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dirt is sitting in close to Drago's body. Drago has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dirt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dirt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Drago.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damian Drago!
After the big win, Damian Drago made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nutritional Shaved Ice and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 52
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 2 wins and 8 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Gang ge!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dirt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dirt circles away.
ge has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Dirt counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
ge gets control of Dirt's arms and successfully pulls guard. ge will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dirt wants to control from the top but ge keeps moving.
ge keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass.
ge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dirt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dirt passes ge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
ge is refusing to be controlled, as Dirt sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dirt pulls his head out easily.
Dirt is trying to control. ge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
ge actively working from the bottom here.
ge tries to roll over but Dirt keeps him under control.
Dirt wants to take a breather but ge is having none of it. #SUB#
ge is defending against the submission attempts here by Dirt.
#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dirt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (3) vs (0) ge
Dirt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ge is looking to escape.
Dirt prevents ge from getting the reversal.#T2#
Dirt looking to control but ge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
ge has given up his back. Will we see Dirt going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (6) vs (0) ge
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ge prevents Dirt from getting a body triangle.
ge is in bad spot here.
Dirt tries to get the hooks in deep but ge pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Dirt is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! ge is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Dirt! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 50
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dirt clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Dirt manages to pull guard.
Laulhere looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Dirt working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
Dirt looking for a sweep. Not yet Dirt, not yet.
Laulhere will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laulhere looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dirt for as long as he can get away with.
Laulhere pushing down on Dirt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Laulhere is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laulhere is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.
Dirt 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.
Laulhere stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
Laulhere is controlling the pace.
Dirt tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.
Dirt trying to control here.
#T2#
Laulhere content to control rather than advance.
We've been hearing that Laulhere has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Laulhere prevents Dirt from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dirt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt is looking to control Laulhere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirt avoid being mounted?
Dirt wants to improve his position but Laulhere is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Dirt looks winded!#T3#
Still in half guard, Laulhere seems content to control.
Dirt trying to hold on to Laulhere's head to control him but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere content to control rather than advance.
Laulhere continues to stall.#T4#
Laulhere is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dirt is pressing down on Laulhere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Laulhere stands and throws Dirt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (3) vs (0) Dirt
Laulhere controls the position.
Dirt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laulhere is staying tight to Dirt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dirt is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it.
Laulhere in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dirt is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Laulhere controls the position.
Laulhere working away.
Dirt is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Laulhere stalls from top position.
Dirt can't do much from the bottom here.
Laulhere taking a breather here. #T7#
Laulhere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dirt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laulhere tries to move to mount but Dirt blocks the move with his legs.
Dirt struggling a bit here.
Laulhere controls the position. #T8#
Dirt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laulhere wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dirt is letting Laulhere control him for a moment.
Dirt is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere working away.
Laulhere controlling from side mount.
Dirt tries to bench press Laulhere off him but Laulhere keeps the position.
Laulhere takes a little break here. Dirt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
More hug and hope from Laulhere.
Dirt tries to improve position but can't.
Dirt struggling a bit here.#T9#
Laulhere controls the position.
Dirt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dirt sneaks back into half guard.
Dirt tries to roll over but Laulhere keeps him under control.
Well, if Laulhere 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.
Dirt is looking to control Laulhere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirt avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Dirt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Laulhere is looking for a kimura here.
#T10#
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Laulhere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Laulhere.#T11##SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dirt is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dirt trying to control from the bottom.
#T12##SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Dirt is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laulhere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Dirt wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Laulhere seems content to control.
Dirt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laulhere is working away from the top position though.
Dirt is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Dirt is looking to control Laulhere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirt avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Laulhere seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 3 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 47
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 1 wins and 7 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dirt stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirt wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Dirt moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Dirt jumps into guard, dragging Walker to the mat.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dirt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Dirt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dirt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Walker content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Walker 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.#SUB#
Dirt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Walker advances to half guard.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Walker 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.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Dirt trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
#T3#
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Dirt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dirt is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Dirt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Dirt wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker is taking a breather. Dirt 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Dirt is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Walker content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Dirt wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker controlling the pace. #T8#
The adventures of Walker the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Walker stalling. #T9##SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Dirt trying to control from the bottom.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Walker is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.
Dirt is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Walker 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.
#T11#
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Walker.#SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12##SUB#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Yet more stalling tactics from Walker.
Walker is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dirt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker.
Walker not doing much here.
#T14#
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.
Dirt trying to control from the bottom.
Dirt wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dirt gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dirt takes the fight on points by 1 to 0. |
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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 2 wins and 10 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Herrera tries for a takedown but Dirt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Dirt moves into the clinch successfully.
De Herrera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dirt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dirt defends it nicely.
Dirt's coach down at Blacksmith MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dirt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dionisio De Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dirt moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dirt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Herrera (0) vs (2) Dirt
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
De Herrera controls Dirt momentarily but Dirt frees himself.
De Herrera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt wants to control from the top but De Herrera keeps moving. #SUB#
De Herrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
De Herrera controls Dirt momentarily but Dirt frees himself.
Dirt passes De Herrera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dirt is looking to take a break and control but De Herrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dirt is looking to advance position but De Herrera won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but De Herrera is defending well.
De Herrera is looking to improve his position.
De Herrera is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB2#
Dirt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Herrera wants to control but Dirt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Herrera is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Herrera has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
De Herrera is defending against the submission attempts here by Dirt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dirt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Herrera sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
De Herrera manages to get to full guard.
Dirt trying to control but De Herrera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dirt is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but De Herrera has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dirt is looking to defend but De Herrera has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dirt! De Herrera pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dirt taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dionisio De Herrera!
Dionisio De Herrera thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 37
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dirt gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Dirt decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Dirt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sherk defends it easily.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dirt trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sherk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sherk has managed to get both his arms back between Dirt's legs - danger averted.
Sherk wants to control from the top but Dirt keeps moving. #T1#
Sherk is pushing down on Dirt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dirt is fighting to maintain full guard but Sherk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sherk trying to control from Dirt's half guard. Dirt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sherk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (0) vs (3) Sherk
Dirt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dirt is trying to control Sherk's posture but Sherk avoids it. #SUB2#
Sherk tries for a kimura but Dirt is defending well. #SUB2#
Sherk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dirt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Sherk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dirt is trying to control Sherk's posture but Sherk avoids it.
Dirt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dirt is staying active underneath Sherk, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirt is refusing to be controlled, as Sherk sits in half guard. #T3#
Dirt trying to hold on to Sherk's head to control him but Sherk postures up.
Sherk works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (0) vs (6) Sherk
Dirt gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Sherk is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Sherk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sherk passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (0) vs (9) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk working for a submission but Dirt is keeping him at bay.
Dirt tries to hold on but Sherk pushes him away.
Sherk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sherk fails to advance to Dirt's back. #T5#
Dirt is squirming around, avoiding Sherk's attempts to control the action.
Sherk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sherk wants to control the pace but Dirt is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sherk wants to take Dirt's back here but Dirt is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sherk manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dirt to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (0) vs (12) Sherk
Sherk is not going to allow Dirt to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Dirt is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Sherk is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dirt with him. Dirt is trying to defend but Sherk has an arm under the chin now! Dirt grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 33
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Alfredo Linguini!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Linguini clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Linguini jumps into guard, dragging Dirt to the mat.
#SUB2#
Linguini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dirt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Linguini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dirt defends it easily.
Linguini keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass.
Dirt passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Linguini defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linguini is staying active underneath Dirt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dirt is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Linguini wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Linguini defends it well.
Dirt wants to take a breather but Linguini is having none of it. #SUB#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Linguini is defending well.
Linguini tries to get to full guard but Dirt has control of the leg.
Linguini is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Dirt trying to control from half guard but Linguini is working away. #SUB#
Dirt seems to be looking for submissions.
Linguini trying to hold on to Dirt's head to control him but Dirt postures up.
Linguini wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
Dirt is thwarting Linguini's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Dirt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dirt wants to take a breather but Linguini is having none of it. #T3#
Linguini trying to control from the bottom.
Linguini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dirt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dirt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (0) vs (4) Linguini
Linguini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dirt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Linguini tightening his grip on Dirt, looking for the choke.
Dirt tries to break free.
Dirt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Linguini is looking for the choke from the back position but Dirt is controlling his hands well.
Linguini gets his hands free as Dirt looks to control. #SUB2#
Linguini tightening his grip on Dirt, looking for the choke. #T4#
Linguini avoiding Dirt 's attempts to control his hands.
Dirt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Linguini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dirt tries to escape but Linguini has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Linguini looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Linguini looking for the choke from the back.
Linguini doesn't have the hooks in and Dirt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (4) Linguini#SUB2#
Linguini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dirt defends well.
Linguini keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully. #T5#
Dirt preventing the sweep.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Linguini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Linguini is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Linguini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dirt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Linguini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dirt defends well.#T6#
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Linguini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Linguini keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Linguini can't keep his opponent in guard - Dirt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Linguini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dirt wants to control but Linguini is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dirt pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dirt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Linguini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dirt. #SUB#
Dirt 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! Linguini is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Dirt! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 30
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Boganda tries to keep at a distance but Dirt has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Dirt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boganda (0) vs (2) Dirt
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.
Boganda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dirt is fighting to break Boganda's control of his arms but Boganda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Boganda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boganda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boganda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirt is one step ahead there.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Boganda keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boganda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dirt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dirt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boganda is retaining full guard. #T1#
Boganda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boganda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Boganda keeps moving.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Boganda is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Boganda has his foot on Dirt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirt works his way back into a safe position though.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boganda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dirt preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirt trying to control but Boganda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boganda is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dirt throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Boganda's body to avoid the submission. Boganda has instead reached around Dirt's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Boganda arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barthelemy Boganda!
After winning the bout, Barthelemy Boganda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
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 23
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dirt fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Smooth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dirt (0) vs (4) Smooth
Dirt is trying to control Smooth's posture but Smooth avoids it. #SUB2#
Smooth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dirt tries to improve position but can't.
Dirt is trying to control Smooth's posture but Smooth avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##SUB2#
Smooth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dirt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smooth is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dirt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dirt looking for a sweep but Smooth has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dirt (0) vs (6) Smooth
Dirt is working to get back to half guard.
Smooth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T2#
Smooth content just to control the position here.
Smooth is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dirt is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (0) vs (9) Smooth
Smooth is riding his opponent, not letting Dirt buck him off. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dirt 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 Smooth gets his way!
Dirt trying to control the action but Smooth just sinks the hooks in. #T3##SUB2#
Smooth is looking for the choke from the back position but Dirt is controlling his hands well.
Smooth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dirt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Dirt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to defend against the choke here but Smooth has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Smooth Tightens the hold and Dirt taps out furiously! Smooth displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Smooth!
A relieved looking Tim Smooth 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:
Stepping Stone 22
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dirt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Sherk
Dirt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Dirt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sherk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sherk has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (2) Sherk#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sherk passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (2) vs (5) Sherk
Sherk controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk working away.
Sherk controls the position from side control.
Dirt tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Dirt regains half guard.
Sherk passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (2) vs (8) Sherk
Dirt is trying to control Sherk's posture but Sherk avoids it.
Dirt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sherk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dirt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sherk off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (6) vs (8) Sherk#SUB#
Sherk showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Dirt is persistently looking for the submission but Sherk is defending it well.
Dirt is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sherk tries to break free.
Sherk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dirt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sherk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dirt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Sherk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dirt.
I really don't envy Sherk right now.
Sherk turns into Dirt and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (6) vs (10) Sherk#T3#
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dirt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dirt can't keep his opponent in guard - Sherk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sherk is looking to advance position but Dirt won't allow it.
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dirt looking for subs from the bottom but Sherk mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (6) vs (13) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk is working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt frees his head quite easily.
Sherk tries to control but Dirt wriggling away. #T4#
Sherk controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Sherk is working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt frees his head quite easily.
Sherk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sherk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dirt is looking to escape. #T5#
Dirt reaches up to try and control the position but Sherk seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dirt rolls and tries to escape and now Sherk has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (6) vs (16) Sherk#SUB2#
Sherk is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dirt is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 17
Date: Aug 14, 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 1 losses; Helio Machado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Machado rushes Dirt and presses him up against the cage.
Dirt is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Dirt drags the fight down to the ground.
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Dirt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machado is aware though and is defending well.
Machado passes Dirt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dirt tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg. #SUB#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado is working for a kimura but Dirt is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dirt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dirt is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Machado is looking to advance position but Dirt won't allow it. #SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
Machado is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Machado has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dirt defend it? Machado steps over the head and cranks it - Dirt is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Machado! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Dirt closes the distance and pushes Baker Wright back into the cage.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Baker Wright.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker Wright uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Baker Wright gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dirt regains guard.
Baker Wright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baker Wright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baker Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker Wright wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
Baker Wright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Dirt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baker Wright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dirt's head.
Dirt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Baker Wright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baker Wright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dirt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker Wright scoring with some ground and pound.
Baker Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baker Wright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Dirt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker Wright is working Dirt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Baker Wright is in close to Dirt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baker Wright connects with a couple of short punches.
Baker Wright lands a couple of digs.
Baker Wright content to stall in guard here.
Baker Wright with a nice head shot there.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Dirt looks winded!
Baker Wright distracts Dirt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baker Wright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Baker Wright passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker Wright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baker Wright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Baker Wright works his way into side control.
Baker Wright passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dirt! #T4#
Baker Wright working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Baker Wright with the ground and pound from mount.
Baker Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baker Wright lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Baker Wright lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Baker Wright landing shots from mount. #ROC#Dirt is rocked!
Dirt should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker Wright looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dirt covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tate Baker Wright! |
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