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Event:
The Road.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Quantou tries to keep at a distance but Totemo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Totemo gets control of Quantou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Totemo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Quantou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quantou wants to stand but Totemo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quantou trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totemo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo throwing strikes but missing.
Quantou working a defensive guard but Totemo manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Quantou is trying to get back to half guard.
Quantou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Totemo gets to mount! Quantou was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Quantou is working to get back to half guard.
Quantou holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Totemo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Totemo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Quantou can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2##SUB#
Quantou is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Totemo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Quantou is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Standish closes the distance and clinches.
Standish wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Standish gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (0) vs (2) Standish
Totemo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Standish has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (5) Standish
Totemo stops Standish from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Standish avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Totemo 's coaches at Canucks Combat Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Totemo is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Standish manages to capitalize on a mistake by Totemo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (0) vs (8) Standish#T1#
Standish keeps control of the position as Totemo tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Standish has managed to slip his arm under Totemo 's chin. This could be all over... yep, Totemo is tapping out! Submission win for Standish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niles Standish!
A very excited looking Niles Standish 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:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Totemo as he avoids it easily.
Laulhere shoots in for a double leg but Totemo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laulhere fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Laulhere. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Totemo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laulhere was covering up waiting for the punch and Totemo finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Totemo
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Totemo controls the pace.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck.
Laulhere managing to control the position.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass. #T2#
Laulhere is pulling down on Totemo 's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Laulhere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Totemo trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to keep Totemo in close.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Laulhere can't keep his opponent in guard - Totemo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Totemo is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
Laulhere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Totemo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Totemo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laulhere is just riding it out for now. Totemo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Totemo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Totemo trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Totemo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Totemo
Laulhere tries to buck Totemo off but Totemo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Laulhere is trying to control Totemo 's posture but Totemo avoids it. #SUB2#
Totemo tries for a kimura but Laulhere is defending well.
Totemo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laulhere's legs.
Totemo wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laulhere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Totemo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Totemo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laulhere 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: Laulhere (2) vs (5) Totemo
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laulhere defends well.
Laulhere postures up.
#T7#
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Totemo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laulhere uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (5) vs (5) Totemo
Laulhere trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Laulhere taking a breather here.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
Totemo is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Totemo is working away.
Laulhere is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Totemo 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Totemo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Totemo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Totemo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Totemo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Totemo 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.
Laulhere content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Laulhere won't allow Totemo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Totemo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laulhere has passed into half guard!
Laulhere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Totemo is having none of it.
Totemo gets full guard.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere controlling from the top position.
Totemo trying to control the position.
#T11#
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Totemo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Totemo working a defensive guard but Laulhere passes into half guard.
#T12#
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere wants to free his trapped foot but Totemo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Totemo is trying to maintain the position but Laulhere is very close to passing his half guard.
Laulhere is pressing down on Totemo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totemo is holding on for now.
Laulhere is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Totemo wants to improve his position but Laulhere is controlling well.
Laulhere slows the pace down in half guard.
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Totemo is not content to let Laulhere control the position.
Totemo won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (8) vs (5) Totemo
Totemo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Laulhere trying to control but Totemo is having none of it.
Laulhere avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Totemo is trying desperately to improve position.
Laulhere controlling the position easily from mount.
Laulhere tries to control but Totemo wriggling away.
Totemo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere tries to control but Totemo wriggling away.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chancel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Totemo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chancel (4) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo manages to get back to half guard.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Totemo trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel is taking a breather. Totemo 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.
Totemo manages to get to full guard.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo 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.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Chancel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.#T1#
Totemo being controlled here, momentarily.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Totemo .
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Chancel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chancel has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chancel won't allow Totemo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Totemo trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Totemo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chancel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chancel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chancel advances to half guard.
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Totemo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Chancel is proving a slippery customer.
Chancel 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.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.
Totemo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (4) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Totemo controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Totemo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chancel 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: Chancel (6) vs (2) Totemo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Chancel is keen to just control but Totemo is a slippery customer.
Totemo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chancel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chancel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (6) vs (6) Totemo #T4##SUB2#
Totemo tightening his grip on Chancel, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Totemo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chancel is defending well though. Totemo let's go of the attempt for now.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chancel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Totemo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel is not content to let Totemo control the position.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Totemo is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Totemo prevents Chancel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard but Totemo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (6) vs (9) Totemo
Chancel gets back to half guard.#T6#
Chancel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Totemo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (6) vs (12) Totemo
Totemo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chancel is holding on tight.
Totemo wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Totemo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Strakapoud scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Totemo (0) vs (4) Strakapoud
Totemo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Totemo 's coaches at Canucks Combat Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Strakapoud looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Totemo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Totemo .
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strakapoud defends it easily.
Strakapoud preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Strakapoud defends easily.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Totemo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Totemo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strakapoud controls the pace.#SUB#
Strakapoud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Totemo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Strakapoud showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strakapoud trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strakapoud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Totemo controls Strakapoud momentarily but Strakapoud frees himself.
Strakapoud slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (7) Strakapoud
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Strakapoud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Totemo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totemo keeps working.
Totemo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Totemo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strakapoud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Totemo wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
Totemo tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totemo keeps working. #T4#
Still in half guard, Strakapoud seems content to control.
More stalling from Strakapoud.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totemo keeps working.
Totemo tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud is taking a breather. Totemo 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.
Totemo moves into full guard.
Strakapoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strakapoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Totemo trying to control the position.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strakapoud defends it easily.
Strakapoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strakapoud defends well.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully. #T6#
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Totemo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud forces his way into half guard.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Strakapoud is controlling well.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totemo keeps working.
Strakapoud performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strakapoud is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Strakapoud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Totemo trying to control the position.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totemo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (7) Strakapoud
Strakapoud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Strakapoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud controls Totemo momentarily but Totemo frees himself. #T8#
Strakapoud wants to sweep but no luck.
Totemo trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strakapoud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strakapoud controls Totemo momentarily but Totemo frees himself.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Strakapoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo is really struggling to control Strakapoud but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Strakapoud has control of Totemo 's left arm, preventing Totemo from doing any damage.
Strakapoud being controlled here, momentarily.
Strakapoud wants to sweep but no luck. #T9##SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking for a triangle here but Totemo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (7) Strakapoud
Strakapoud gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Totemo (7) vs (7) Strakapoud
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Totemo pushes him away.#SUB#
Strakapoud defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Totemo . #SUB#
Totemo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Strakapoud is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 10 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Chai gets a double leg takedown into Totemo 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Totemo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Totemo pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Totemo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (2) Chai
Totemo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Totemo defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo preventing the sweep. #T1#
Totemo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Totemo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai has his hands on Totemo 's head, controlling the position.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Totemo trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Totemo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Totemo is one step ahead there.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Totemo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Totemo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Totemo is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Totemo defends well.
Totemo trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Totemo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Chai wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Totemo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (4) vs (4) Chai
Chai is trying to hold Totemo in close to prevent damage but Totemo has managed to pass into half guard.
Totemo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Totemo 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Totemo 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Totemo (4) vs (8) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is working for a rear naked choke. Totemo is not defending it well and Chai has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Totemo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Totemo 's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 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 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Totemo pushes Mack up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mack jumps guard and drags Totemo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Mack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Totemo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mack working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Totemo has passed into half guard!
Totemo is keen to just control but Mack is a slippery customer.
Well, if Totemo 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#
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Totemo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mack has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Mack tries to roll over but Totemo keeps him under control.
Totemo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Totemo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Totemo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Totemo defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Totemo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mack's guard. #T2#
Mack is trying to control but can't.
Totemo stalling. #SUB#
Mack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo trying to control the action but Mack is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mack looking for submissions off his back.
Mack is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily.
Mack tries to get to full guard but Totemo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Totemo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mack has managed to free his arm - good work.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Totemo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mack tries to get to full guard but Totemo has control of the leg.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Totemo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Totemo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4##SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
Totemo trying to mount his opponent but Mack defends it.
Totemo wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy.
Mack is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Mack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mack wants to get back to full guard but Totemo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (3) Totemo
Mack is looking to reverse the position.
Totemo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mack keeps working.
Mack manages to work his way to half guard, despite Totemo 's best efforts.#T5#
Totemo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Totemo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Mack is defending against the submission attempts here by Totemo .
Mack wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Totemo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Mack wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
Totemo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (6) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mack has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mack has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Totemo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Totemo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7#
Mack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mack stops Totemo from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Totemo tries for a kimura but Mack is defending well.
Totemo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mack struggling a bit here.
Totemo works to advance to full mount. Mack defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mack (0) vs (8) Totemo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Totemo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mack is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Mack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Totemo .
Mack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Totemo takes Mack's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mack (0) vs (11) Totemo
Mack can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Totemo looking for the choke but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
Totemo 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, Mack has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Totemo is not going to allow Mack to sit and survive in this position.
Mack is keeping busy.
Mack rolls, trying to escape but Totemo keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Totemo is persistently looking for the submission but Mack is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Totemo looking for the choke from the back. #T10##SUB2#
Mack is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mack sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Totemo prevents Mack from improving his position.
Totemo wants to pass to mount but Mack is defending the position.
Mack is refusing to be controlled, as Totemo sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mack defends it well.
Mack works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11##SUB#
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Totemo passes into half guard.
Totemo prevents Mack from improving his position.
Totemo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Totemo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Totemo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mack sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mack is defending against the submission attempts here by Totemo .
#T12##SUB2#
Totemo seems to be working for a kimura but Mack defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
Mack gets full guard.
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mack is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Totemo 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#
Mack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13##SUB#
Mack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Totemo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Totemo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Totemo pushes down on Mack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Totemo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
Totemo wants to pass to mount but Mack is defending the position. #T14#
Mack trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Totemo trying to control the pace.
Mack is staying active underneath Totemo , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily.
Totemo is trying to control. Mack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack tries to get to full guard but Totemo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Totemo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Totemo wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 226 Johnson vs Itinya
Date: Nov 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Totemo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Totemo lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (0) Kyng
Kyng keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
Totemo trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Totemo forces his way into half guard.
Kyng works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Totemo passes Kyng's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Totemo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Totemo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Totemo wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well.
Totemo prevents Kyng from improving his position.#T2#
Totemo is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Totemo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Totemo '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.#SUB#
Totemo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kyng has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Kyng wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Totemo is just content to waste time from the top position. Kyng takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyng is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard. #T4#
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Totemo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Totemo is trying to keep Kyng in close.
#SUB#
Totemo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.
Totemo looking to control but Kyng passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Totemo trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng trying to control the pace. #T5#
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Totemo wants to sweep but no luck.
Totemo looking to control.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Totemo .
Kyng 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.
Totemo 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.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Kyng is pushing down on Totemo 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Totemo is fighting to maintain full guard but Kyng has managed to sneak the leg through.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kyng won't allow Totemo to sweep him here. #T6#
Totemo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyng manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (4) vs (2) Kyng
Totemo being controlled here momentarily.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng is pulling down on Totemo 's head to control his posture.
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Totemo wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck.
Totemo trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Totemo being controlled here momentarily.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet. #T8#
Kyng controlling the position.
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet.
Totemo being controlled here momentarily.
Totemo trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Totemo wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.#T9#
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Totemo from controlling successfully.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Totemo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (4) vs (4) Kyng#T10#
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Totemo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Totemo pulls Kyng in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo looking to control.
#SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Kyng advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (4) vs (7) Kyng
Totemo is trying to escape the position but Kyng is controlling the position.
Kyng trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo tries to improve position but can't.
Totemo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng happy to just control the position for now.
Totemo tries to improve position but can't.
Kyng content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
Totemo can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Totemo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Totemo 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Totemo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling from side mount.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Kyng controls the position.
Totemo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kyng's best efforts.
Totemo gets full guard.
Totemo keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Totemo 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.#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Kyng 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#
Totemo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kyng is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Totemo . Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (4) vs (10) Kyng
Totemo is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Totemo is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng controlling the position from side mount.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.
Kyng moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Totemo struggling a bit here.
Totemo being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 10 to 4.
Tanner Kyng managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 219 Doe vs Pushkin
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 18 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Totemo closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Totemo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Chancel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily.
Totemo trying to mount his opponent but Chancel defends it.
Chancel wants to control but Totemo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Totemo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chancel sees it coming and defends easily.
Chancel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Totemo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Totemo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chancel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chancel trying to hold on to Totemo 's head to control him but Totemo postures up.
#SUB2#
Totemo is working for a kimura but Chancel is defending it quite comfortably.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but Chancel defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Totemo seems to be looking for submissions.
Totemo prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Chancel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Totemo 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.#SUB#
Chancel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Totemo uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Totemo
Chancel tries to buck Totemo off but Totemo is having none of it.
Chancel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Totemo 's best efforts.#SUB2#
Totemo is working for a kimura but Chancel is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Totemo uses his free foot to push down on Chancel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chancel. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (8) Totemo
Totemo trying to control but Chancel is having none of it.
Totemo prevents Chancel from getting the reversal.
Totemo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Totemo looking to control but Chancel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Chancel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Totemo wants to take his opponent's back but Chancel doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Totemo working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Totemo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chancel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (8) Totemo
Totemo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Totemo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chancel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chancel trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #T6#
Totemo wants to sweep here but Chancel controlling him for the moment.
Totemo is trying to keep Chancel in close.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Totemo has his foot on Chancel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chancel works his way back into a safe position though.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Chancel is proving a slippery customer.
Chancel trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Totemo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chancel preventing the sweep.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.
Totemo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chancel controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Totemo keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Totemo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chancel trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Totemo is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up. #SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.#SUB2#
Totemo working for a triangle but Chancel defends it easily.
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Totemo wants to sweep here but Chancel controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Totemo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Chancel is proving a slippery customer.
Totemo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Chancel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Totemo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chancel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (10) Totemo
Totemo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chancel wants to improve his position but instead Totemo has moved into half guard.
#T10#
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.
Totemo is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Totemo has control of the leg.
Chancel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Totemo 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Totemo 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (6) vs (10) Totemo
Chancel biding his time, controlling Totemo .
Will Chancel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11#
I really don't envy Totemo right now.
Totemo keeps trying to improve his position.
Chancel wants to control but Totemo is keeping busy.
Chancel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Totemo turns into Chancel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (6) vs (12) Totemo
Chancel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chancel 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: Chancel (8) vs (12) Totemo
Totemo is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Totemo avoid being mounted?
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Totemo is defending the position.
Totemo is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Totemo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chancel is working away from the top position though.
Chancel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Totemo won't allow Chancel to pass to mount.
Totemo trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel is trying to control. Totemo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chancel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chancel'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.
Totemo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13##SUB2#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.
Totemo wants to control but Chancel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chancel is trying to control. Totemo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Totemo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Totemo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chancel passes Totemo 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Totemo is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Chancel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Totemo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Totemo wins on points by 12 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 215 Banner vs Doe
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Totemo slaps away a takedown attempt from Laulhere, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laulhere fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Laulhere tries to get set, Totemo tries to push him back and clinch up but Laulhere manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Totemo moves into the clinch successfully.
Laulhere is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shinayaka Totemo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Laulhere.#TD#
Totemo gets control of Laulhere's arms and successfully pulls guard. Totemo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Laulhere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Totemo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laulhere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
It looks like Laulhere 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.
Totemo controls Laulhere momentarily but Laulhere frees himself.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Totemo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Totemo is fighting to break Laulhere's control of his arms but Laulhere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Totemo '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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo slips nicely into half guard.
Totemo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (0) Laulhere
Totemo prevents Laulhere from getting the reversal.
Laulhere 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.#SUB#
Totemo has control of Laulhere's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Laulhere regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Totemo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Laulhere is working to get back to half guard.
Totemo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Laulhere wants to hold on but Totemo pushes him away.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laulhere is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laulhere tries to hold on but Totemo pushes him away.
Totemo wants to control the pace but Laulhere is squirming around nicely.
Laulhere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laulhere is controlling an arm, preventing Totemo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4##SUB#
Totemo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Laulhere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (5) vs (2) Laulhere
Totemo is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere won't allow Totemo to sweep him here.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laulhere passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere taking a breather here.
Totemo tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Totemo 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Totemo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Totemo sneaks back into half guard.
Laulhere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Totemo trying to control from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to control. Totemo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Laulhere is trying to control. Totemo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laulhere trying to control the pace.
Totemo wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
#T6#
Laulhere controlling the action here.
Totemo tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Totemo is working hard here to advance position.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Totemo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Totemo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Laulhere stopping the sweep attempt from Totemo .
Laulhere stays in close to Totemo 's body and controls the position.
Totemo is pulling down on Laulhere's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Totemo is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Totemo has his foot on Laulhere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laulhere works his way back into a safe position though.
Laulhere is pushing down on Totemo 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Totemo is fighting to maintain full guard but Laulhere has managed to sneak the leg through.
Totemo 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.#T8#
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Totemo wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
Totemo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laulhere trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo 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.
Totemo is adopting a defensive guard.
Laulhere looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9#
Laulhere 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.
Totemo looking to control.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Laulhere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Totemo working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Totemo working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
#T10#
Totemo looking to control but Laulhere passes into half guard.
Totemo trying to control from the bottom.
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laulhere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Totemo wants to get back to full guard.
Totemo is trying to control but can't.
Totemo is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Totemo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laulhere content to control rather than advance.
Totemo won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount.
Laulhere works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (8) Laulhere
Totemo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Totemo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Laulhere has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (5) vs (11) Laulhere
Totemo can't escape the position.
#T12#
Laulhere is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Totemo wants to control his opponent's hands but Laulhere gets his hands free.
Laulhere is trying to stick to Totemo 's back but Totemo is turning into Laulhere. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laulhere's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Totemo . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (7) vs (11) Laulhere
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Laulhere working a defensive guard here.
Totemo trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere working a defensive guard here.
Totemo tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Totemo defends well.#T13##SUB#
Totemo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Totemo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now.
Laulhere trying to control the position.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere controls Totemo momentarily but Totemo frees himself.
Totemo tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #T14#
Totemo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Totemo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (10) vs (11) Laulhere
Totemo working away.
Totemo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
Totemo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Totemo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 197 Schaubi vs Banner
Date: Sep 10, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Totemo is trying to pull guard but Cap has him pressed against the cage.
Totemo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cap to keep the fight standing.
Totemo wants a takedown.
Robert Cap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinayaka Totemo .#TD#
Cap has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Totemo regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (0) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cap controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Cap got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cap has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cap content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Totemo wants to sweep but no luck.
Cap slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Totemo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cap trying to control from half guard but Totemo is working away.
Cap trying to mount his opponent but Totemo defends it.
Cap is working hard here to advance position.
Cap seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB2#
Totemo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cap stalling.
Cap wants to free his trapped foot but Totemo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Totemo works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Cap defends easily.
Cap wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo 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.#T3#
Totemo trying to control the position.
Cap has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Totemo is pulling down on Cap's head to control his posture.
Cap sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cap pushing down on Totemo 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Totemo gets full guard.#T4#
Totemo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cap trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cap is sitting in close to Totemo 's body. Totemo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cap is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cap is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Totemo .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
SSG 195 Ulatov vs Cheese
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Edison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edison lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo 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.
Edison postures up.
Edison trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo 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.#SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a triangle but Edison pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Totemo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Edison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Totemo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Edison uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Totemo is trying to get back to half guard.
Edison takes a little break here. Totemo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Totemo can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Edison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.
Totemo looking for a sweep but Edison has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (7) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Totemo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Totemo has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Edison (10) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo turns into Edison and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (10) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edison pulls Totemo in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo looking to sit in guard and control but Edison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (12) vs (2) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edison is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Totemo has an active guard here but Edison has managed to pass into half guard.
Edison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totemo keeps working. #T4#
Totemo tries to roll over but Edison keeps him under control.
Totemo keeps trying to improve his position.
Totemo wants to control the action here but instead Edison manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (15) vs (2) Totemo #T5#
Totemo is desperately trying to improve his position but Edison has a good base and remains in mount.
Edison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Totemo is looking to get to half guard.
Edison fails to take his opponent's back.
Totemo tries to hold on but Edison pushes him away.
Totemo is trying desperately to improve position.
Edison trying to control but Totemo is having none of it.
Totemo is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Totemo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Totemo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Totemo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Totemo gets back to full guard.
#T7##SUB2#
Totemo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Edison has passed into half guard!
Edison trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Edison slows the pace down in half guard.
Totemo tries to get to full guard but Edison has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Totemo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Totemo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Totemo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Edison escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Edison! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (18) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo looks to move to half guard but instead Edison has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (20) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo is trying to escape the mount.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Edison fails to move to back control.
Totemo is desperately trying to improve his position but Edison has a good base and remains in mount.
Edison avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.#T10#
Edison trying to control but Totemo is having none of it.
Totemo 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: Edison (20) vs (4) Totemo
Edison keeping moving, preventing Totemo from controlling successfully.
Totemo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Edison manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (22) vs (4) Totemo #T11#
Edison postures up.
Totemo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Totemo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Edison uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (25) vs (4) Totemo
Edison controlling the position.
Totemo struggling a bit here.
Totemo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.#T12##SUB2#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.
Edison is trying to control. Totemo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo wants to get back to full guard but Edison has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (28) vs (4) Totemo
Totemo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Totemo looks to move to half guard but instead Edison has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (30) vs (4) Totemo
Totemo wants to hold on but Edison pushes him away.#T13#
Totemo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Totemo trying to hold on to Edison's head to control him but Edison postures up.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Totemo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Edison is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Totemo . Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (33) vs (4) Totemo
Totemo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Totemo tries to control but Edison manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Edison (36) vs (4) Totemo
Totemo trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Totemo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Edison is staying active.
Totemo tries to escape the position.
Totemo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Totemo tries to escape but Edison has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison takes the fight on points by 36 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 185 Johnson vs Ottke
Date: Aug 13, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sticks instigates a clinch.
Totemo goes for a takedown attempt but Sticks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Sticks moves into the clinch.
Sticks is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Sticks successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Sticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Totemo defends it easily.#SUB#
Sticks working for submissions but it's allowed Totemo to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Totemo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Sticks wants to get back to full guard.
Totemo trying to control from Sticks's half guard. Sticks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sticks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Totemo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (3) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sticks is trying to escape and Totemo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sticks is forced to tap! Nice work there by Totemo ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
SSG 175 Ulatov vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Standish shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Totemo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Standish (0) vs (4) Totemo
Standish is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Totemo swings around for an armbar but Standish sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Totemo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (4) Totemo
Standish controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Totemo pushes a forearm under Standish's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Standish is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
SSG 169 Gerbandi vs Kimura
Date: Jul 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gordon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Totemo misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Totemo ! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Totemo (0) vs (4) Jones
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.
Jones trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo is trying to get back to half guard.
Totemo regains half guard.#SUB#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Totemo sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Totemo defends it.
Totemo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Totemo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones is keen to just control but Totemo is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Totemo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Totemo 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Totemo . Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (7) Jones
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Totemo is looking to escape.
Totemo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones is keen to just control but Totemo is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.
Jones wants to control but Totemo is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Totemo has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Totemo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Totemo is trying to control but can't.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Totemo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Totemo defends it well.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totemo keeps working.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (10) Jones
Totemo is trying desperately to improve position.
Totemo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones moves into full mount! Totemo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (13) Jones
Totemo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Totemo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Totemo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones prevents Totemo from improving his position.
Jones is keen to just control but Totemo is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Totemo defends it well.
Jones wants to take a breather but Totemo is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Totemo trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Totemo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5##SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo gets full guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Totemo looking to control.
Totemo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving. #SUB#
Totemo is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones postures up.
Jones won't allow Totemo to sweep him here.
Jones trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Jones wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Totemo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Totemo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Totemo has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Totemo did well to prevent Cahute getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Totemo
Cahute is pressing down on Totemo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totemo is holding on for now.
Totemo wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy.
Totemo 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.
Totemo gets full guard.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Totemo working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo wants to sweep here but Cahute controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Cahute trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo 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.
Totemo working a defensive guard here.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Totemo working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute preventing the sweep.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
#T2#
Totemo trying to control the position.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Cahute is pushing down on Totemo 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Totemo is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahute has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cahute pulls his head out easily.
Totemo wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Totemo is defending well.
Totemo trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura but Totemo is defending well.
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Cahute 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.
Totemo controlling Cahute's posture.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB2#
Totemo has his foot on Cahute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cahute works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Cahute defends easily.
Totemo controls Cahute momentarily but Cahute frees himself.
Cahute's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Cahute thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Cahute is proving a slippery customer.
#T5##SUB2#
Cahute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cahute has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Cahute not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totemo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Totemo
Cahute trying to keep a closed guard but Totemo is proving a slippery customer.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo preventing the sweep.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Totemo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Totemo is one step ahead there.
Totemo is fighting to break Cahute's control of his arms but Cahute is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Totemo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving. #T8#
Cahute controls Totemo momentarily but Totemo frees himself.
Cahute is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cahute 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.
Totemo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Cahute seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cahute wants to sweep here but Totemo controlling him for the moment.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Totemo controlling from the top position. #T9#
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.
Cahute trying to control the position here. #T10#
Totemo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Totemo slips nicely into half guard.
Totemo wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Cahute tries to roll over but Totemo keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Totemo looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Cahute is trying to keep Totemo in close.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Totemo from controlling successfully.
Cahute pulls Totemo in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cahute has Totemo pulled in close to control his posture.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Totemo from controlling successfully.
Cahute pulls Totemo in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute is trying to keep Totemo in close.
Totemo stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.#T13#
Totemo wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
Cahute controls Totemo momentarily but Totemo frees himself.
Cahute is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Totemo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cahute is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cahute has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (2) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
#T14#
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Cahute controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Totemo is pulling down on Cahute's head. It's preventing any offense from Cahute, at least for the moment.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 155 Solo vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Soderberg closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Totemo pulls guard. #SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for a triangle here. Soderberg is fighting it but it looks tight! Totemo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Soderberg is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
SSG 150 Chai vs Solo
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Totemo wants to clinch up but Hageman keeps it at a distance.
Hageman dives in and grabs Totemo 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Totemo pushes down on Hageman's head and hops out.
Totemo feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Hageman has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Hageman has clasped his hands together around Totemo 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hageman (4) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hageman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hageman trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.
Totemo 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.
Totemo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Totemo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hageman wants to take a breather but Totemo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hageman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hageman pulls his head out easily.
Totemo tries to get to full guard but Hageman has control of the leg.
Totemo wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy.
#T1#
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hageman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Totemo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Totemo regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Totemo holds on and takes a little breather.
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Totemo 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: Hageman (4) vs (2) Totemo
Hageman wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Totemo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (4) vs (5) Totemo
Hageman is looking to get to half guard.
Totemo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Totemo 's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Totemo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hageman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hageman and Totemo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hageman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hageman prevents Totemo from improving position. #SUB2#
Totemo has hold of Hageman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hageman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Totemo cranks the arm and Hageman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hageman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Torres shoots in and bounces Totemo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (0) Totemo
Torres won't allow Totemo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Totemo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Torres uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Totemo 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Totemo is trying to improve his position.
Torres in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo is trying to control but Torres manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (8) vs (0) Totemo #T1#
Torres content just to control the position here.
Totemo tries to hold on but Torres postures up.
Totemo is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Totemo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Totemo is trying desperately to improve position.
Totemo keeps trying to improve his position.
Torres controlling from mount. #T2#
Totemo tries to improve his position but instead Torres has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Torres (11) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo rolls, trying to escape but Torres keeps control of the position.
Torres trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Totemo doesn't escape.
Totemo wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Torres continues to stall.#T3#
Totemo trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him.
Torres is hanging on to Totemo 's back as he tries to escape.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Totemo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Totemo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Torres fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Torres moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Torres (14) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo is in bad spot here.
Torres is trying to stick to Totemo 's back but Totemo is turning into Torres. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Torres's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Totemo . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (14) vs (2) Totemo
Torres pulls Totemo in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Torres pulls Totemo in close to his closed guard and prevents Totemo from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5##SUB2#
Totemo has gone for a leg lock! Torres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Totemo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (16) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo wants to control but Torres passes easily into half guard.
Totemo wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Torres in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Torres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Totemo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Totemo wants to control but Torres passes easily into half guard.
#T7#
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres content to control rather than advance.
Totemo is looking to improve his position.
Totemo wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres prevents Totemo from improving his position.
Torres is controlling the pace.
Totemo wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Totemo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (19) vs (2) Totemo
Torres is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Totemo 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Totemo is trying to improve his position.
Torres happy to just control the position for now. #T9#
Torres working away.
Totemo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.
Torres wants to free his trapped foot but Totemo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Torres in particular looking to stall.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Totemo tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Torres is looking to advance position but Totemo won't allow it.
Totemo is in trouble now - Torres has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (22) vs (2) Totemo
Torres controlling the pace for now.
Totemo tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.
Totemo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Torres (25) vs (2) Totemo
Torres has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Totemo 's body.
Totemo tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Totemo is persisting with the attempt 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.
Totemo can't escape the position.
Torres keeps control of the position easily here as Totemo tries to buck him off.
Totemo is trying to break free.
Torres trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Totemo doesn't escape. #T12#
Totemo trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him.
Totemo wants to escape the position.
Totemo just trying to survive but Torres is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Torres controls the position.
Torres'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.
More hug and hope from Torres.#T13#
Torres keeps control of the position as Totemo tries to break free.
Torres is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Totemo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T14#
Torres biding his time, looking for the opening.
Totemo is really stuck here.
Totemo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres takes the fight on points by 25 to 2.
A relieved looking Miguel Torres 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:
æ–°å¹´ãŠã‚ã§ã¨ã† 22-23
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shashlyk Lykmekov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lykmekov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lykmekov's coach down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lykmekov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lykmekov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Totemo .
#TD#
Totemo pulls Lykmekov into guard.
#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lykmekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lykmekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Totemo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lykmekov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Totemo has tightened it up now! Lykmekov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
2022 Yakubarai
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Totemo tries to clinch #TD2#
and Van Gelre counters with a single leg into guard. Totemo didn't expect that. #SUB#
Totemo working for a triangle but Van Gelre defends it easily.
#SUB#
Totemo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Van Gelre rolls with it to try and escape but Totemo cranks on the arm and Van Gelre is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
BuduG
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jumpin Jahosafat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Totemo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jahosafat seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Jahosafat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Totemo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jahosafat (4) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo wants to control but Jahosafat is keeping busy.
Jahosafat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totemo keeps working.
Jahosafat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Totemo on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jahosafat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Totemo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jahosafat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Totemo is tightening it up a little... Jahosafat has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jahosafat reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jahosafat taps out! Nice BJJ there by Totemo !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Presley Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Totemo gets a clinch.
Totemo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Totemo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Chai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo being controlled here, momentarily.
Totemo working a defensive guard but Chai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Totemo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Totemo seems a little lost for a moment, as Chai dominates the positioning.
Chai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Totemo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai slows the pace down.
Totemo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Totemo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Totemo wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Totemo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Totemo 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Totemo . Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chai avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Totemo is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai mounts Totemo ! Really nice guard pass there!
Chai content just to control the position here. #T3#
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai'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.
Further stalling from Chai.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Totemo on the ground.
Totemo tries to control the position but Chai now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (11) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Totemo just trying to survive but Chai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Totemo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Totemo works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Totemo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chai stacks Totemo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (14) vs (0) Totemo
Chai controlling the position.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Chai staying calm.
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Totemo ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (16) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo can't escape the position.
Totemo tries to improve his position but instead Chai has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (19) vs (0) Totemo
You can see the frustration on Totemo 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Chai.#SUB#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Totemo is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Chai has good solid back control here.
Chai controlling well, preventing Totemo from escaping the position.
#T6#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon.#SUB#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Totemo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chai.
#SUB#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Totemo is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Totemo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Totemo is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Totemo is looking to improve his position.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai is pressing down on Totemo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totemo is holding on for now. #T8##SUB2#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Totemo is defending the position. #T9##SUB2#
Totemo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chai passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (22) vs (0) Totemo
Chai works to advance to full mount. Totemo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (24) vs (0) Totemo
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Totemo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai controlling from mount.
Totemo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Chai avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Totemo for as long as he can get away with.
Totemo tries to improve his position but instead Chai has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (27) vs (0) Totemo #SUB#
Totemo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Totemo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (27) vs (2) Totemo
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Totemo stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.#T11#
Totemo looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (29) vs (2) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Chai postures up. #T12##SUB2#
Totemo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Totemo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (29) vs (4) Totemo
Chai pulls Totemo in to control the position.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Totemo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (31) vs (4) Totemo
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai is pressing down on Totemo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totemo is holding on for now. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13#
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Totemo looking for subs from the bottom but Chai mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (34) vs (4) Totemo
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Totemo has given up his back here. Will Chai look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (37) vs (4) Totemo
Totemo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Totemo tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chai controlling the position well here. Totemo rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
Totemo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Totemo tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Totemo has given up his back. Will we see Chai going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (40) vs (4) Totemo
Chai has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 40 to 4.
A relieved looking Presley Chai 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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