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Event:
SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Barrett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kyran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simmons to the ground. Kyran is now in Simmons's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyran (2) vs (0) Simmons
Kyran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyran defends well.#SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a triangle but Kyran pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyran controls the pace.#SUB2#
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Kyran postures up.
Kyran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Simmons trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyran is aware though and is defending well.
Kyran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons is trying to keep Kyran in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Simmons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simmons keeping full guard, as Kyran tries to pass. #T2#
Kyran is working hard here to advance position.
Kyran controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Kyran is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Liminal MMA inform us that Simmons has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyran defends well.
Kyran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kyran seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simmons for as long as he can get away with.
Simmons controls Kyran momentarily but Kyran frees himself.
Kyran passes Simmons's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kyran trying to pass the guard but Simmons defending well.
Kyran is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (5) vs (0) Simmons#T4#
Simmons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Simmons tries to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons can't escape the position.
Kyran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simmons wants to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Kyran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simmons tries to hold on but Kyran pushes him away. #SUB#
Kyran is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simmons has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kyran controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons wants to control but Kyran is having none of it.#T7#
Kyran is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kyran controlling from the full mount.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Kyran maintains control.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyran'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.#T8#
Simmons wants to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Kyran content just to control the position here.
Kyran wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Simmons tries to hold on but Kyran pushes him away. #SUB#
Kyran looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Simmons wants to control but Kyran is having none of it.
Kyran moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (8) vs (0) Simmons
Kyran just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Simmons trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kyran biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simmons trying to control the hands but Kyran breaks the grip. #SUB#
Kyran looking for the RNC.
Simmons looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kyran is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyran not allowing Simmons to control his hands.
Simmons breaks Kyran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (8) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simmons's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (10) vs (2) Simmons#T11#
Kyran advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (13) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran slows the pace down.
Simmons is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kyran is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyran (15) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons wants to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Kyran controlling his opponent.
Kyran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Kyran avoids the attempt from Simmons to control.
Simmons is trying to escape the mount but Kyran keeps good control and instead manages to take Simmons's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (18) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kyran.
Further stalling from Kyran.#SUB#
Kyran has got his arm under Simmons's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Simmons has spun round into Kyran's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (18) vs (4) Simmons
Simmons wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
Kyran looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyran, not yet.
Simmons forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Simmons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kyran is just riding it out for now. Simmons eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Kyran trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Simmons is pressing down on Kyran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyran is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Simmons is working for an americana but Kyran has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Simmons was thinking about the submission.
Simmons trying to control but Kyran is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kyran holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyran takes the fight on points by 18 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 123 Laulhere vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kyran stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Gascon shoots in and gets a takedown into Kyran's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Kyran
Gascon preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kyran looking for a guillotine here but Gascon defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kyran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well.
Gascon trying to control but Kyran is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kyran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyran keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Kyran controls Gascon momentarily but Gascon frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Gascon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gascon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascon has managed to get both his arms back between Kyran's legs - danger averted.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon looking to pass the guard.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Kyran.
Kyran looking to control.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Kyran is keeping the position.#T2#
Gascon is pushing down on Kyran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kyran is fighting to maintain full guard but Gascon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kyran looking for submissions off his back.
Gascon not doing much here.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Kyran defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kyran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kyran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyran is keeping the position for now.
Gascon advances to half guard.
Kyran trying to control here.
#T3#
Gascon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gascon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gascon is just content to waste time from the top position. Kyran takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kyran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyran is retaining full guard.
Gascon being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kyran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gascon defends it easily.
Kyran looking to control.
#SUB2#
Gascon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kyran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gascon is one step ahead there.
Gascon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Kyran trying to control the position.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Kyran is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kyran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gascon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gascon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascon has managed to get both his arms back between Kyran's legs - danger averted.
Gascon forces his way into half guard.
Gascon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyran wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kyran manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Gascon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Kyran
Kyran is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gascon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (5) vs (4) Kyran#SUB2#
Kyran working for a choke but Gascon is defending well.
Kyran has good solid back control here.
Kyran trying to control momentarily.
What can Gascon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kyran is looking to control Gascon but Gascon is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Gascon tries to break free.
Gascon is working hard here to advance position.
Will Kyran go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Kyran tightening his grip on Gascon, looking for the choke.
Gascon is keeping busy.
Kyran has the hooks in. Gascon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kyran tightening his grip on Gascon, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kyran controlling the positon.#T8#
Gascon wants to escape the position.
Kyran controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Kyran is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gascon rolls, trying to escape but Kyran keeps control of the position.
Kyran has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gascon's body.
Gascon tries to escape the position.
Kyran struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kyran controlling from the back.
Will Kyran go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9##SUB2#
Kyran has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gascon is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Kyran is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gascon is defending well though. Kyran let's go of the attempt for now.
Kyran has good solid back control here.
Gascon wants to escape the position.
Kyran has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gascon's body.
Kyran tries to keep control of the position but Gascon is staying busy.
Good control from Kyran.
Gascon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Gascon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Kyran seems content to control.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon won't allow Kyran to pass to mount.
Gascon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascon is breathing heavily.
Kyran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gascon trying to control the position.
#T11#
Kyran trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Kyran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyran trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyran advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (7) Kyran
Gascon wants to control but Kyran postures up.
Gascon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Kyran is looking to take a break and control but Gascon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascon is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kyran tries to advance to mount but Gascon denies him.
Gascon is trying to improve his position.
Gascon regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyran in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyran is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kyran is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Kyran seems content to control.
Kyran is trying to control. Gascon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kyran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.
Gascon is refusing to be controlled, as Kyran sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gascon looking for submissions off his back.
Gascon is trying to control but can't.
Gascon tries to roll over but Kyran keeps him under control.#T14#
Kyran with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Gascon actively working from the bottom here.
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Kyran 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.
Kyran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyran prevents Gascon from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyran wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 119 Waterman vs Kimura
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dramos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kyran shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyran (2) vs (0) Dramos
Kyran tries to free his leg and advance position but Dramos is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dramos looking for a guillotine here but Kyran defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dramos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyran is aware though and is defending well.
Dramos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dramos is trying to keep Kyran in close.
#T1#
Dramos is pulling down on Kyran's head to control his posture.
Kyran wants to pass the guard but Dramos is keeping the position.
Kyran postures up.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Rio inform us that Dramos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kyran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyran advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (5) vs (0) Dramos
Dramos is not content to let Kyran control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dramos is looking to regain half guard here but Kyran keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Kyran content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dramos can't do much from the bottom here.
Dramos is looking for a sweep.
Kyran advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyran (7) vs (0) Dramos
Dramos tries to lock up and control but Kyran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dramos is squirming around, avoiding Kyran's attempts to control the action.
Kyran controlling his opponent.
Kyran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dramos is looking to escape.
Dramos regains half guard.#T3#
Kyran tries to pass to full mount but Dramos defends it.
Kyran prevents Dramos from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dramos won't allow Kyran to pass to mount.
Dramos is refusing to be controlled, as Kyran sits in half guard.
Kyran tries to pass to full mount but Dramos defends it.
Kyran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kyran is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (10) vs (0) Dramos#T4#
Dramos is looking to get to half guard.
Dramos is controlling an arm, preventing Kyran from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dramos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kyran seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dramos is holding on tight.
#T5#
Dramos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kyran controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyran wants to control the pace but Dramos is squirming around nicely.
Kyran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dramos tries to reverse the position but Kyran maintains control.
Kyran wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Kyran looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dramos is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Dramos regains half guard.
Dramos trying to control from the bottom.
Kyran passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dramos! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (13) vs (0) Dramos
Dramos can't escape the position.
Kyran controlling from the full mount.
Kyran seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dramos for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Kyran seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dramos is holding on tight.
Dramos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kyran is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dramos is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (16) vs (0) Dramos
Dramos trying to control the action but Kyran just sinks the hooks in.
Dramos can't escape the position.
Dramos trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Kyran is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dramos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dramos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8##SUB#
Kyran looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Dramos taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Kyran! |
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Event:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Kyran
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kyran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown won't allow Kyran to sweep him here.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
Brown preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kyran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyran 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.
Brown forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kyran sees it coming and defends easily.
Kyran gets full guard.
Kyran looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyran, not yet.
Kyran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kyran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Kyran
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kyran sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Kyran trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Kyran tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#SUB#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kyran is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kyran is trying is best to control the position here.
Kyran is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kyran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown moves into full mount! Kyran won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (0) Kyran
Kyran is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3##SUB#
Brown working for a guillotine from mount but Kyran is in no mood to give up.
Kyran manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Kyran is defending well.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Kyran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown won't allow Kyran to sweep him here.
Kyran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown is pushing down on Kyran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kyran is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Kyran wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Brown is looking for submissions but instead, Kyran has regained full guard.
Kyran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Kyran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyran keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Kyran is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyran is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Kyran
Kyran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Kyran wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Kyran pushes his legs off easily.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyran passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (5) Kyran
Kyran works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (8) vs (7) Kyran
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kyran wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Brown has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (10) Kyran
What can Brown do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kyran wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
What can Brown do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kyran.
Brown turns into Kyran and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (10) Kyran
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyran is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (12) Kyran
Kyran looking to pass the guard.
Kyran is stalling in the full guard. #T7##SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kyran from controlling successfully.
Kyran tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Kyran advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (15) Kyran
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Kyran keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Kyran happy to just control the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
Kyran wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #T8#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Kyran takes a little break here. Brown wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Kyran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
Kyran controls the position.
It looks like Kyran 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.
Kyran is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyran is staying tight to Brown's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Kyran keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Kyran gets to mount! Brown was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (10) vs (17) Kyran
Brown tries to improve his position but instead Kyran has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (10) vs (20) Kyran
Kyran tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off.
Good control from Kyran.#T10#
Kyran trying to control.
Brown breaks Kyran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (20) Kyran
Brown wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kyran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.#SUB2#
Kyran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kyran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Kyran controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. #T11##SUB#
Brown 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.
Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kyran 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! Brown rolls with it to try and escape but Kyran cranks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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Event:
SSG 109 Thumb vs Kyng
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moly misses with a takedown attempt - Kyran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moly tries for a takedown but Kyran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kyran instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kyran manages to pull guard.
Moly won't allow Kyran to sweep him here.
Moly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyran is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (2) vs (0) Moly
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Kyran from controlling successfully.
Moly being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Moly wants to sweep here but Kyran controlling him for the moment.
Kyran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyran 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. #T2#
Kyran trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Moly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyran has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (5) vs (0) Moly
Moly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moly is looking for a sweep. Kyran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moly keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyran with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly wants to get back to full guard.
Kyran not doing much here.
#SUB#
Kyran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kyran is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (8) vs (0) Moly
Kyran fails to advance to Moly's back.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Moly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kyran is taking a breather. Moly 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.
Moly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moly is staying active underneath Kyran, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Kyran controlling the pace.
Kyran trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Kyran moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (11) vs (0) Moly
Kyran controls the position.
Kyran moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyran (13) vs (0) Moly
Moly is looking to improve his position but Kyran isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyran controlling the pace for now.
Kyran wants to control the pace but Moly is squirming around nicely. #T6##SUB#
Kyran wants to finish this one by submission but Moly is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kyran.
Moly is working to get back to half guard.
Kyran controlling from the full mount.
Kyran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moly is looking to escape.
Kyran manages to capitalize on a mistake by Moly to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (16) vs (0) Moly#SUB#
Moly 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 Kyran gets his way!
Kyran trying to control.#T7#
What can Moly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Moly prevents Kyran from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Kyran patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kyran tries to get the hooks in deep but Moly pushed the leg off.
Kyran not allowing Moly to control his hands.
Kyran trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8#
Moly is trying to break free.
Moly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kyran.
Moly is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kyran off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Moly rolls, trying to escape but Kyran keeps control of the position.
Moly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kyran.
Moly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kyran.
Kyran 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.
#T9#
Moly tries to break free.
Kyran biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Kyran is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Moly staying busy and making it hard for Kyran to control.
Kyran just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kyran is looking to control Moly but Moly is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Kyran 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, Moly has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Kyran has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
Kyran trying to control.#SUB#
Moly defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (16) vs (2) Moly
Moly won't allow Kyran to sweep him here.
Kyran trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Kyran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moly defends it easily.
Kyran 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: Kyran (18) vs (2) Moly#T11#
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kyran slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyran passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moly! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (21) vs (2) Moly
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyran tries to control but Moly wriggling away. #T12#
Moly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (24) vs (2) Moly
Good control from Kyran.
Moly trying to control the hands but Kyran breaks the grip. #SUB#
Kyran working for a choke but Moly is defending well.
Moly tries to escape but Kyran has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kyran is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Moly wants to escape the position.
What can Moly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Moly tries to break free.
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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kyran's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Kyran is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T14#
Kyran tries to keep control of the position but Moly is staying busy.#SUB#
Kyran is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Moly taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kyran.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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Event:
SSG 102 Gomes vs Schaubi
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Al Carpenter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Carpenter closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Carpenter jumps guard.
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Kyran from controlling successfully.
Carpenter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carpenter tries to get out of the position.
Carpenter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kyran advances to half guard.
Carpenter is refusing to be controlled, as Kyran sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kyran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Carpenter keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Kyran is looking for a kimura but Carpenter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kyran to get the leverage.
Kyran is trying to control the action in half guard but Carpenter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kyran trying to control the pace.
Kyran trying to pass the guard but Carpenter defending well.
Carpenter is not content to let Kyran control the position.#T2#
Carpenter wants to get back to full guard.
Kyran trying to control the action but Carpenter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kyran is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Let's hope that Kyran has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kyran is keen to just control but Carpenter is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kyran is trying to work for a kimura but Carpenter is defending well.
Kyran tries to pass to full mount but Carpenter defends it.
Carpenter trying to control but Kyran postures up.
Kyran is trying to control. Carpenter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Kyran controlling the pace.
Kyran trying to control the action but Carpenter is working from the bottom.
Carpenter is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carpenter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carpenter is in trouble now - Kyran has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carpenter (0) vs (3) Kyran
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carpenter is looking to escape.
Kyran is trying to control here but Carpenter has managed to regain half guard.
#T5#
Kyran trying to control the action but Carpenter is working from the bottom.
Kyran is just content to waste time from the top position. Carpenter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kyran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carpenter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kyran trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyran looking to sit in guard and control but Carpenter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carpenter (2) vs (3) Kyran#T6##SUB2#
Kyran is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Carpenter frees his head nicely. Oh but Kyran has switched to an armbar! Carpenter is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 97
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ze Pedro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kyran looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pedro (0) vs (2) Kyran#SUB#
Pedro actively working from the bottom here.
Kyran perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pedro really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Pedro actively working from the bottom here.
Kyran tries to pass to full mount but Pedro defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Kyran 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.
Pedro won't allow Kyran to pass to mount. #T1#
Kyran controlling the action here.
Kyran uses his free foot to push down on Pedro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pedro. Score +3 for passing guard: Pedro (0) vs (5) Kyran#SUB2#
Kyran working for a submission but Pedro is keeping him at bay.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyran takes Pedro's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pedro is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Pedro (0) vs (8) Kyran
Kyran keeps control of the position easily here as Pedro tries to buck him off.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pedro wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Kyran working for a choke but Pedro is defending well.
Pedro wants to escape the position.
Good control from Kyran.#T3#
It looks like Kyran 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.
Kyran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kyran is looking for the choke from the back position but Pedro is controlling his hands well.
Kyran not allowing Pedro to control his hands.
Pedro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pedro rolls, trying to escape but Kyran keeps control of the position.
Pedro trying to control the position but Kyran manages to sink in the hooks.
Kyran is trying to stick to Pedro's back but Pedro is turning into Kyran. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyran's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pedro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pedro (2) vs (8) Kyran#T5#
Kyran looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedro being controlled here momentarily.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pedro being controlled here momentarily.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Kyran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kyran 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.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
Kyran keeping full guard, as Pedro tries to pass.
Kyran looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyran, not yet.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyran looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Kyran controlling the position.
Kyran wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyran keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
Kyran pulls Pedro in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kyran has his foot on Pedro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pedro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kyran looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pedro is defending well. Kyran quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pedro has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kyran celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 92
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tomas Neto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kyran keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Neto instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kyran turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kyran manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kyran (4) vs (0) Neto
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neto tries to bench press Kyran off him but Kyran keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Neto tries to buck Kyran off but Kyran is having none of it.
Kyran happy to just control the position for now.
Kyran could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Kyran wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Neto, who protects the arm well.
Neto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kyran off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kyran (4) vs (4) Neto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neto has the hooks in. Kyran is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Neto looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Kyran fending off the submission attempt from Neto.
Neto controlling well, preventing Kyran from escaping the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Neto goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kyran escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (6) vs (4) Neto#SUB2#
Neto looking for submissions off his back.
Kyran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Neto tries to roll over but Kyran keeps him under control.
Kyran content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Kyran seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Neto for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kyran wants to pass to mount but Neto is defending the position.
Kyran slows the pace down in half guard.
Neto wants to control but Kyran is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Kyran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kyran is looking to advance position but Neto won't allow it. #SUB2#
Neto looking for submissions off his back.
Kyran uses his free foot to push down on Neto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Neto. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (9) vs (4) Neto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyran controlling from the full mount.
Neto tries to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Kyran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Neto has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (12) vs (4) Neto
Kyran controls the position.
Neto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Kyran has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kyran trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Neto doesn't escape. #T5##SUB#
Kyran working for the choke.
Kyran really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Neto.
Kyran continues to stall.
Neto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kyran's guard. Nice work there by Neto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (12) vs (6) Neto
Kyran keeping moving, preventing Neto from controlling successfully.
Neto won't allow Kyran to sweep him here. #T6#
Neto pushes down on Kyran's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Neto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kyran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Neto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kyran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyran controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Neto seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Kyran is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Neto is working for a kimura but Kyran is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Neto is looking for a kimura but Kyran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neto to get the leverage.
Neto looks winded!
Kyran manages to get to full guard.
Neto won't allow Kyran to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kyran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neto defends well.
Neto trying to control but Kyran is working from the bottom. #T8#
Kyran looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kyran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kyran working for a triangle but Neto defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Neto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kyran dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (14) vs (6) Neto#SUB2#
Neto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyran defends it easily.#SUB2#
Neto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T9#
Neto being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Kyran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kyran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kyran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neto wants to control but Kyran is keeping busy.
Kyran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Neto has a hand on Kyran's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kyran takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (17) vs (6) Neto
Neto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Neto tries to hold on but Kyran postures up.
Kyran controlling from the full mount. #T11##SUB#
Kyran with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Neto is working to get back to half guard.
Kyran controlling from the full mount.
Neto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kyran moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (20) vs (6) Neto#SUB#
Neto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kyran. #T12#
Kyran is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Kyran is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Neto taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kyran.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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