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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Darrell Darkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Heliogabale feints and as Darkins raises his hands in defense, Heliogabale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (0) Darkins
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass.
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Heliogabale'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.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heliogabale is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heliogabale is one step ahead there.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving.
Heliogabale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.#T1#
Darkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving. #SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a triangle but Heliogabale pushes his legs off easily.
Heliogabale trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Darkins.
Darkins is still trying to improve position.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Darkins working for a triangle but Heliogabale defends it easily.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (2) Darkins
Heliogabale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins postures up.
#SUB#
Heliogabale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Darkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heliogabale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darkins has managed to get both his arms back between Heliogabale's legs - danger averted.
Darkins is stalling in the full guard.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving. #SUB2#
Darkins drops back looking for a leg! Heliogabale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heliogabale manages to kick Darkins off! Darkins jumps back into Heliogabale's guard. #T3#
Darkins preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darkins passes into half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control but Darkins is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heliogabale defends it well.
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (5) Darkins#T4#
Darkins avoids the attempt from Heliogabale to control.
Heliogabale is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Darkins has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (2) vs (8) Darkins#SUB2#
Darkins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Heliogabale defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Heliogabale prevents Darkins from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Heliogabale 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 Darkins gets his way!
Heliogabale is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB2#
Darkins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Darkins tightening his grip on Heliogabale, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is in a bad position with Darkins working for a choke. Heliogabale manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (4) vs (8) Darkins
Heliogabale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heliogabale slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Heliogabale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6##SUB#
Heliogabale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Darkins gets full guard.
Heliogabale preventing the sweep.
Darkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Darkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heliogabale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Darkins working for a triangle but Heliogabale defends it easily.
Heliogabale won't allow Darkins to sweep him here. #T7#
Heliogabale trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heliogabale preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass.
Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Heliogabale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now.
Darkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully.
Darkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Darkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heliogabale's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (4) vs (10) Darkins
Heliogabale controls Darkins momentarily but Darkins frees himself.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heliogabale is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (6) vs (10) Darkins
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Darkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (6) vs (12) Darkins
Darkins postures up.
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins looking to sit in guard and control but Heliogabale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (8) vs (12) Darkins
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Darkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heliogabale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heliogabale defends well.
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (11) vs (12) Darkins
Darkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to get an arm triangle but Darkins is defending well.
Darkins is looking to reverse the position.
Darkins sneaks back into half guard.
Heliogabale prevents Darkins from improving his position.#T11##SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Darkins defends it well.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Darkins defends it.
Darkins tries to roll over but Heliogabale keeps him under control.
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Darkins is defending the position.
Darkins wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Darkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale prevents Darkins from improving his position.
Darkins moves into full guard.
#T12#
Darkins 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: Heliogabale (11) vs (14) Darkins
Darkins controlling the action here.#SUB#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darkins not doing much here.
Darkins works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (11) vs (17) Darkins
Heliogabale sneaks back into half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Darkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Darkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (11) vs (20) Darkins
Darkins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Darkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Darkins is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Heliogabale is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (11) vs (23) Darkins
Darkins tries to get the hooks in deep but Heliogabale pushed the leg off.
Darkins is controlling the position but Heliogabale somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Heliogabale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heliogabale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Darkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (13) vs (23) Darkins
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heliogabale manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (13) vs (25) Darkins
Darkins stopping the sweep attempt from Heliogabale.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins wins on points by 25 to 13.
Darrell Darkins thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wahlstroem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heliogabale swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Heliogabale gets a clinch.
Wahlstroem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wahlstroem jumps guard but Heliogabale stands there with Wahlstroem around his waist. Wahlstroem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Heliogabale is trying to trip Wahlstroem. He has hold of a leg but Wahlstroem is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Heliogabale persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Heliogabale works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Wahlstroem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heliogabale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Wahlstroem defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Heliogabale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem sees it coming and defends easily.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Wahlstroem keeping control of the position.
Wahlstroem is refusing to be controlled, as Heliogabale sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Heliogabale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping busy.
Heliogabale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Heliogabale postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Heliogabale postures up.
Heliogabale passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Heliogabale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape. #SUB#
Heliogabale looking for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Heliogabale fails to advance to Wahlstroem's back. #T3#
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Heliogabale working for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem is in no mood to give up.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heliogabale trying to control but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Wahlstroem tries to reverse the position but Heliogabale maintains control.
Wahlstroem is controlling an arm, preventing Heliogabale from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wahlstroem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Heliogabale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?#T4#
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Wahlstroem is defending the position.
Wahlstroem is not content to let Heliogabale control the position.
Heliogabale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Heliogabale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?
Heliogabale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Heliogabale has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wahlstroem defend it? Heliogabale steps over the head and cranks it - Wahlstroem is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Heliogabale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sardon Heliogabale!
After winning the bout, Sardon Heliogabale thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Heliogabale enables Klopstock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Heliogabale manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (0) Heliogabale#SUB#
Klopstock drops back looking for a leg! Heliogabale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heliogabale manages to kick Klopstock off! Klopstock jumps back into Heliogabale's guard.
Heliogabale wants to sweep here but Klopstock controlling him for the moment.
Heliogabale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Heliogabale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position but Klopstock postures up.
Klopstock trying to control but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Klopstock is really struggling to control Heliogabale but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1##SUB2#
Heliogabale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klopstock is aware though and is defending well.
Klopstock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heliogabale is keeping the position for now.
Heliogabale is trying to keep Klopstock in close.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klopstock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heliogabale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klopstock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klopstock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (5) vs (0) Heliogabale
Klopstock tries to advance to mount but can't.
Heliogabale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klopstock trying to control the position but Heliogabale is working away. #SUB#
Klopstock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heliogabale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Klopstock has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Heliogabale! Score +2 for reaching mount: Klopstock (7) vs (0) Heliogabale#T3#
Heliogabale is looking to get to half guard.
Klopstock fails to take his opponent's back.
Heliogabale is squirming around, avoiding Klopstock's attempts to control the action.
Klopstock takes Heliogabale's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Heliogabale is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (10) vs (0) Heliogabale#SUB#
Heliogabale 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 Klopstock gets his way!
Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Klopstock just sinks the hooks in.
Klopstock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Heliogabale is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Klopstock working for a choke but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Klopstock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heliogabale is looking to escape.
Heliogabale prevents Klopstock from taking his back.
Klopstock is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Heliogabale is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (13) vs (0) Heliogabale#SUB#
Klopstock looking for the choke from the back.
Klopstock has the hooks in. Heliogabale is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Heliogabale trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Klopstock trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Klopstock working for a choke but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale staying busy and making it hard for Klopstock to control. #SUB#
Klopstock working for a choke but Heliogabale is defending well. #SUB#
Klopstock working for a choke but Heliogabale is defending well. #SUB#
Klopstock is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Heliogabale is defending well though. Klopstock let's go of the attempt for now.#T6#
Klopstock is hanging on to Heliogabale's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Klopstock looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Heliogabale showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Klopstock tightening his grip on Heliogabale, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Klopstock is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T7##SUB#
Klopstock is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Heliogabale has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Heliogabale is really stuck here.
Heliogabale prevents Klopstock from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Heliogabale showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Klopstock is looking for a choke. Heliogabale gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Heliogabale manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (13) vs (2) Heliogabale
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klopstock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Klopstock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klopstock is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (15) vs (2) Heliogabale
Klopstock pushing down on Heliogabale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Heliogabale moves into full guard.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position but Klopstock postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale looking for a sweep. Not yet Heliogabale, not yet.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Klopstock pushes down on Heliogabale's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Klopstock passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (18) vs (2) Heliogabale#T9#
Heliogabale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Klopstock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Klopstock with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Heliogabale slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Heliogabale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heliogabale.
Klopstock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heliogabale's guard. #SUB#
Klopstock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T10##SUB#
Klopstock is looking for a kimura but Heliogabale is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Klopstock to get the leverage.
Heliogabale tries to get to full guard but Klopstock has control of the leg. #SUB#
Klopstock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Klopstock is controlling well.
#SUB#
Klopstock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T11#
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Klopstock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klopstock is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Klopstock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heliogabale wants to sweep here but Klopstock controlling him for the moment.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving. #T12#
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Klopstock tries to pass.
Klopstock slips nicely into half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control but Klopstock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Klopstock prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.
Klopstock wants to pass to mount but Heliogabale is defending the position.
Heliogabale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heliogabale.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Heliogabale looking to control.
Heliogabale wants to sweep here but Klopstock controlling him for the moment.
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
Klopstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopstock tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
Klopstock postures up.
Heliogabale looking for a sweep. Not yet Heliogabale, not yet.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.#T14#
Heliogabale is trying to keep Klopstock in close.
Klopstock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Klopstock from controlling successfully.
Heliogabale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heliogabale being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Heliogabale has his foot on Klopstock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klopstock works his way back into a safe position though.
Heliogabale looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klopstock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klopstock takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Leonhard Klopstock spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SSG 249 Philbert vs Hunt
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Heliogabale goes for a double leg but Marston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marston continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Marston is trying to trip Heliogabale. He has hold of a leg but Heliogabale is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marston persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here.
Heliogabale looking to control.
Marston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marston won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marston being controlled here momentarily.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale 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.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.#T1#
Heliogabale trying to control the position.
Marston controlling from the top position.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Heliogabale looking to control.
Heliogabale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marston stays in close to Heliogabale's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Marston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heliogabale wants to hit a sweep here but Marston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Heliogabale there! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (5) Marston#T3#
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heliogabale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale 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: Heliogabale (2) vs (5) Marston
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (7) Marston
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marston controls the pace.#T4#
Marston wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Heliogabale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marston advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (10) Marston
Heliogabale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.
Heliogabale is letting Marston control him for a moment. #T5#
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heliogabale stops Marston from passing to mount.
Heliogabale tries to bench press Marston off him but Marston keeps the position.
Heliogabale is being controlled here. #T6#
Marston advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Heliogabale (2) vs (12) Marston#SUB2#
Marston has hold of Heliogabale's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Heliogabale manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Heliogabale tries to hold on but Marston postures up.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position but Marston isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away. #T7#
Heliogabale is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Heliogabale is working to get back to half guard.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position but Marston isn't that keen on the idea.
Marston avoids the attempt from Heliogabale to control.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Heliogabale regains half guard.
Marston trying to mount his opponent but Heliogabale defends it.
Heliogabale is trying to maintain the position but Marston is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Marston stalling.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
Marston content to control rather than advance.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Marston is controlling well.
#T10#
Well, if Marston 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.
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale manages to get to full guard.
Heliogabale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heliogabale controls Marston momentarily but Marston frees himself. #T11#
Marston controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Marston postures up.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.#SUB#
Heliogabale working for a triangle but Marston defends it easily.
#T12#
Marston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heliogabale looking for a sweep. Not yet Heliogabale, not yet.
Marston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heliogabale looking to control.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Heliogabale trying to keep a closed guard but Marston is proving a slippery customer.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Heliogabale working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marston has passed into half guard!
#T14#
Heliogabale wants to control but Marston passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (15) Marston
You can see the frustration on Heliogabale's face as Marston controls the position.
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heliogabale regains half guard.
Marston trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 15 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 17, 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 3 wins and 10 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Benjamins has closed the distance and engaged Heliogabale in a clinch.
Benjamins tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Benjamins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benjamins (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Benjamins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benjamins trying to control from Heliogabale's half guard. Heliogabale has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Benjamins won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here.
Heliogabale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Benjamins tries to pass. #SUB2#
Benjamins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heliogabale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benjamins has managed to get both his arms back between Heliogabale's legs - danger averted.
Benjamins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Benjamins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benjamins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benjamins being controlled here momentarily.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
Benjamins content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Heliogabale has locked up a guillotine! Heliogabale's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Benjamins is holding on here and Heliogabale must be using up a lot of energy. Benjamins has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Heliogabale gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sardon Heliogabale!
Our winner, Sardon Heliogabale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 227 Hall vs Bar
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi pushes Heliogabale up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gerbandi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heliogabale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale gets full guard.
Gerbandi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi stalling. #SUB#
Heliogabale looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Gerbandi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Heliogabale's thigh. Heliogabale counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gerbandi is stalling in the full guard.
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Gerbandi postures up.
Heliogabale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale pulls Gerbandi in close to prevent any damage.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heliogabale is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Heliogabale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Gerbandi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heliogabale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerbandi is one step ahead there.
Heliogabale 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: Heliogabale (2) vs (5) Gerbandi#T4#
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale is keen to just control but Gerbandi is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.
Heliogabale wants to take a breather but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi has his hands clasped together around Heliogabale's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gerbandi is just riding it out for now. Heliogabale eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Gerbandi defends it.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Gerbandi won't allow Heliogabale to pass to mount.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heliogabale defends it easily.#SUB2#
Heliogabale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Heliogabale in close.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heliogabale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is not content to let Heliogabale control the position. #T7#
Gerbandi wants to control but Heliogabale postures up.
Gerbandi tries to buck Heliogabale off but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Heliogabale working away.#T8#
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Heliogabale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heliogabale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Heliogabale off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (9) Gerbandi
Gerbandi keeps control of the position easily here as Heliogabale tries to buck him off.
Gerbandi is not going to allow Heliogabale to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Heliogabale is trying to break free.
Heliogabale manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gerbandi's guard. Nice work there by Heliogabale.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (7) vs (9) Gerbandi
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (10) vs (9) Gerbandi#SUB#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerbandi, who protects the arm well.
Heliogabale wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi regains half guard.
Heliogabale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerbandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi is trying to control but can't.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working. #T10#
Gerbandi is looking to control Heliogabale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gerbandi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Heliogabale is working for a kimura but Gerbandi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gerbandi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heliogabale. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi gets back to full guard.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.#T12#
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Heliogabale postures up.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heliogabale defends it easily.
Gerbandi controlling the position.
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Heliogabale 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. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gerbandi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (10) vs (11) Gerbandi
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving. #SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi trying to control but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep. #T14#
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heliogabale trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 11 to 10.
Dani Gerbandi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Melinos Jargon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Heliogabale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Heliogabale (4) vs (0) Jargon
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Jargon tries to buck Heliogabale off but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Jargon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Heliogabale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jargon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jargon tries to buck Heliogabale off but Heliogabale is having none of it.#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Heliogabale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jargon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jargon holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Heliogabale is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Heliogabale trying to control the position but Jargon is working away.
Jargon is looking to regain half guard here but Heliogabale keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Heliogabale taking a breather here. #SUB#
Heliogabale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heliogabale working away.
Heliogabale wants to control but Jargon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Heliogabale tries for a kimura but Jargon is defending well.
Jargon tries to bench press Heliogabale off him but Heliogabale keeps the position.
Jargon regains half guard.
Jargon trying to control but Heliogabale postures up.
#T3#
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heliogabale is looking to advance position but Jargon won't allow it.
Heliogabale works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (7) vs (0) Jargon
Jargon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jargon manages to get to full guard.
Jargon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jargon controlling the position.#T4#
Heliogabale trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Jargon being controlled here, momentarily.
Jargon is controlling Heliogabale's posture.#SUB2#
Jargon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heliogabale defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Jargon.
Jargon looking to control.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Jargon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jargon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Heliogabale advances to half guard.
Jargon trying to hold on to Heliogabale's head to control him but Heliogabale postures up.
Heliogabale trying to advance position but Jargon counters by regaining guard.
Heliogabale trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (10) vs (0) Jargon#SUB#
Heliogabale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to get an arm triangle but Jargon is defending well.
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Jargon is working from the bottom. #T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jargon is trying to get back to half guard.
Jargon is letting Heliogabale control him for a moment.
Heliogabale working away.
Jargon is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jargon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Jargon tries to improve position but can't.
Jargon is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Heliogabale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Heliogabale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jargon tries to improve position but can't.
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jargon is trying to get back to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Heliogabale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heliogabale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jargon keeps working.
Heliogabale working away.#SUB#
Heliogabale is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jargon looks calm but he's in trouble here. Heliogabale gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jargon is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Heliogabale lets go of the hold and Jargon can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sardon Heliogabale!
A relieved looking Sardon Heliogabale thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 208 McCain vs Feet
Date: Oct 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lothbrok gets tackled into the cage by Heliogabale. Heliogabale maintains the clinch.
Heliogabale wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Heliogabale ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Heliogabale no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Heliogabale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lothbrok tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heliogabale is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (2) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is pushing down on Lothbrok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lothbrok is fighting to maintain full guard but Heliogabale has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heliogabale wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy.
Heliogabale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lothbrok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lothbrok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Lothbrok defends it. #SUB#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lothbrok wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Heliogabale is keen to just control but Lothbrok is a slippery customer.
Lothbrok is looking to get back to full guard here but Heliogabale has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (5) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lothbrok, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lothbrok, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Heliogabale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heliogabale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying to get an arm triangle but Lothbrok is defending well.
Lothbrok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heliogabale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lothbrok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Lothbrok won't allow Heliogabale to pass to mount.
Heliogabale working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lothbrok's thigh. Lothbrok counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lothbrok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lothbrok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lothbrok looking for a guillotine here but Heliogabale defends easily.
#SUB#
Lothbrok has his foot on Heliogabale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heliogabale works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Heliogabale advances to half guard. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Lothbrok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lothbrok wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lothbrok keeps working. #SUB#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Lothbrok defends it.
Lothbrok is staying active underneath Heliogabale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lothbrok is looking to improve his position.
Heliogabale wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy. #T5#
Lothbrok tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heliogabale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lothbrok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Lothbrok defends it. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but Lothbrok defending well. #T6#
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Lothbrok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep. Heliogabale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Lothbrok is defending well. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Lothbrok is defending well.
Lothbrok gets full guard.
Lothbrok keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking for a triangle but Heliogabale pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (8) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy.
Lothbrok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Heliogabale not doing much here.
Lothbrok is staying active underneath Heliogabale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Lothbrok defends it.
Heliogabale uses his free foot to push down on Lothbrok's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lothbrok. Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (11) Heliogabale#T8#
Heliogabale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lothbrok is looking to escape.
Lothbrok is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to isolate an arm here. Lothbrok doesn't see it coming and as Heliogabale extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Heliogabale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sardon Heliogabale!
A very excited looking Sardon Heliogabale 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 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 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 16 wins and 11 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heliogabale is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well.
Heliogabale wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Heliogabale trying to control but Kimura postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
Heliogabale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Heliogabale is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kimura jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Heliogabale#SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heliogabale trying to remain calm as Kimura controls from the top position.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heliogabale tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heliogabale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Heliogabale wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the action but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Heliogabale is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Heliogabale is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
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.
Heliogabale tries to improve position but can't.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heliogabale keeps working. #T5#
Heliogabale tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position. #SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heliogabale is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Heliogabale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Heliogabale is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heliogabale avoid being mounted?
Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Heliogabale! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Kimura wants to take a breather but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Kimura controlling the action here. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale is still trying to improve position.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is defending well. #T8#
Heliogabale moves into full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Heliogabale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale 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.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving.
Kimura is really struggling to control Heliogabale but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
Heliogabale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (8) vs (2) Heliogabale
Kimura trying to control the position here.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Heliogabale pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heliogabale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (5) Heliogabale#T10#
Kimura prevents Heliogabale from taking his back.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action.
Heliogabale prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura stops Heliogabale from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kimura regains half guard.
Heliogabale moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (8) Heliogabale
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Heliogabale trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Heliogabale is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
Kimura struggling a bit here.#T12#
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg.
Kimura is staying active underneath Heliogabale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Heliogabale works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (11) Heliogabale
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Heliogabale isn't that keen on the idea.
Heliogabale pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Heliogabale prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Heliogabale tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura tries to roll over but Heliogabale keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Heliogabale is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale wins on points by 11 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 189 Makaro vs Dukat
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Prochazka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka passes Heliogabale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control but Prochazka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heliogabale is staying active underneath Prochazka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heliogabale moves into full guard.
Prochazka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck.
Heliogabale is trying to keep Prochazka in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Prochazka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heliogabale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prochazka manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (2) Heliogabale#SUB#
Prochazka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heliogabale looking to pass the guard.
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully.
Prochazka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (4) vs (2) Heliogabale
Prochazka tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard. #T2#
Heliogabale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (4) vs (4) Heliogabale
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving.
Heliogabale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Prochazka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Prochazka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heliogabale defends well.
Prochazka is trying to keep Heliogabale in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prochazka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heliogabale's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (6) vs (4) Heliogabale#T3#
Prochazka trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heliogabale looking for a sweep. Not yet Heliogabale, not yet.
Heliogabale has his hands on Prochazka's head, controlling the position.
Prochazka passes into half guard.
Prochazka trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Heliogabale is trying to maintain the position but Prochazka is very close to passing his half guard.
Heliogabale gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prochazka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prochazka controls the pace.#SUB2#
Heliogabale throws his legs up looking for a submission but Prochazka uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (9) vs (4) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is being controlled here.
Prochazka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heliogabale keeps working. #T5#
Heliogabale looks to move to half guard but instead Prochazka has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Prochazka (11) vs (4) Heliogabale
Heliogabale can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Prochazka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Heliogabale is surviving well by controlling Prochazka's body position as best he can.
Prochazka trying to control but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Prochazka is really struggling to control Heliogabale but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prochazka moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (14) vs (4) Heliogabale#T6#
Heliogabale turns into Prochazka and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (14) vs (6) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is pushing down on Prochazka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Prochazka is fighting to maintain full guard but Heliogabale has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prochazka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Heliogabale advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (14) vs (9) Heliogabale#SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Prochazka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Heliogabale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Prochazka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Heliogabale off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Prochazka (18) vs (9) Heliogabale#SUB#
Prochazka looking to break Heliogabale's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Heliogabale remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Prochazka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Heliogabale can't escape the position.
#T7##SUB#
Prochazka has his arm under Heliogabale's chin here. Game over son! Prochazka squeezes tightly and Heliogabale is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Prochazka!
A very excited looking Yuri Prochazka 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 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Heliogabale tries to clinch there but Velasco circles away.
#TD#
Velasco looking to score a takedown here. Heliogabale is defending well but Velasco drives through and ends up in Heliogabale's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
Velasco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Velasco preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale is trying to keep Velasco in close.
Velasco really is a fat lump.
Velasco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale working a defensive guard here.
Heliogabale looking for a sweep. Not yet Heliogabale, not yet.
Velasco controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco postures up.
Heliogabale looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Velasco puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Velasco prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.#T1#
Velasco works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (5) vs (0) Heliogabale#SUB#
Velasco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heliogabale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heliogabale sneaks back into half guard.
Velasco wants to pass to mount but Heliogabale is defending the position.
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Velasco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heliogabale has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heliogabale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heliogabale.
Velasco stands and throws Heliogabale's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (8) vs (0) Heliogabale
Velasco tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Velasco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heliogabale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Heliogabale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (8) vs (2) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Velasco reverses the position - he's now on top in Heliogabale's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (10) vs (2) Heliogabale
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Velasco tries to pass.
Heliogabale controls Velasco momentarily but Velasco frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Heliogabale wants to sweep here but Velasco controlling him for the moment.
Heliogabale trying to control the position here.
Heliogabale can't keep his opponent in guard - Velasco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heliogabale tries to roll over but Velasco keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasco is trying to control the action in half guard but Heliogabale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5##SUB#
Velasco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heliogabale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasco. #SUB#
Velasco wants to work for an arm triangle but Heliogabale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasco trying to control from half guard but Heliogabale is working away.
Heliogabale wants to control but Velasco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heliogabale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Velasco won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here. #T6#
Velasco wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck.
Velasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Velasco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heliogabale pulls Velasco in close to his closed guard and prevents Velasco from doing any damage or advancing position.
Velasco advances to half guard. #SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heliogabale defends it well. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Heliogabale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking for a triangle here but Velasco uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (13) vs (2) Heliogabale#SUB#
Velasco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heliogabale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Heliogabale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasco's best efforts.#T8#
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Velasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for a kimura from the bottom but Velasco passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (16) vs (2) Heliogabale
Velasco trying to control the action but Heliogabale is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Velasco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heliogabale tries to bench press Velasco off him but Velasco keeps the position. #SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heliogabale has escaped the position, nice work there.
Heliogabale is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Velasco tries to move into full mount but can't pass Heliogabale's legs. #SUB#
Velasco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Velasco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Velasco trying to control the action but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale is looking to regain half guard here but Velasco keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Heliogabale struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Velasco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Velasco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heliogabale keeps working.
Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Velasco is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Velasco seems to be working for a kimura but Heliogabale defends the submission attempt.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Velasco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velasco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Velasco is pushing down on Heliogabale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heliogabale is fighting to maintain full guard but Velasco has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura but Heliogabale is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velasco to get the leverage. #SUB#
Velasco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Velasco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heliogabale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Velasco trying to control the action but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale gets full guard.
Heliogabale working a defensive guard here.
Heliogabale is pulling down on Velasco's head. It's preventing any offense from Velasco, at least for the moment.
Velasco won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here. #T13#
Velasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale throws his legs up looking for a submission but Velasco uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (19) vs (2) Heliogabale#SUB#
Heliogabale wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Velasco has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Heliogabale's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Heliogabale is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Velasco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
After the big win, Enzo Gabriel Velasco made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BRAZEN - Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Barnett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett is trying to control. Heliogabale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heliogabale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnett.
Heliogabale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Barnett is stalling in the full guard.
Barnett pushes down on Heliogabale's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnett tries to pass to full mount but Heliogabale defends it.
Heliogabale keeping control of the position.
Heliogabale moves into full guard.
Barnett postures up.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Barnett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heliogabale's guard.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heliogabale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnett moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (0) Heliogabale#SUB#
Barnett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heliogabale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heliogabale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnett's best efforts.
Barnett is thwarting Heliogabale's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Barnett seems content to control.#T3#
Barnett wants to pass to mount but Heliogabale is defending the position.
Heliogabale gets back to full guard.
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Heliogabale pulls Barnett in to control the position.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Heliogabale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (5) vs (2) Heliogabale
Heliogabale advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (5) Heliogabale
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Heliogabale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnett wants to control but Heliogabale postures up.#T4#
Heliogabale trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Heliogabale's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Barnett is defending the position.
Barnett gets back to full guard.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heliogabale manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (7) vs (5) Heliogabale
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass. #T5#
Heliogabale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (7) vs (7) Heliogabale
Barnett is trying to keep Heliogabale in close.
Heliogabale advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (7) vs (10) Heliogabale#SUB2#
Heliogabale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnett is looking to reverse the position.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Barnett is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Barnett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Heliogabale off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (11) vs (10) Heliogabale
Heliogabale manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnett's guard. Nice work there by Heliogabale.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (11) vs (12) Heliogabale#SUB#
Heliogabale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heliogabale has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnett can't keep his opponent in guard - Heliogabale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnett has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg.
Barnett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heliogabale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heliogabale is one step ahead there.
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heliogabale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Heliogabale looking to pass the guard.
Heliogabale advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (11) vs (15) Heliogabale#T9#
Barnett is not content to let Heliogabale control the position.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnett is not content to let Heliogabale control the position.
Barnett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Barnett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Heliogabale's best efforts.
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heliogabale's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heliogabale's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (15) vs (15) Heliogabale
Heliogabale tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Heliogabale showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Barnett is persistently looking for the submission but Heliogabale is defending it well.
#SUB#
Barnett working for a choke but Heliogabale is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Heliogabale's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11##SUB#
Barnett is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Heliogabale is defending well though. Barnett let's go of the attempt for now.
Heliogabale tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Heliogabale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnett wants to take Heliogabale's back here but Heliogabale is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T12##SUB#
Barnett jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Heliogabale is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Heliogabale and Barnett has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Barnett is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Heliogabale is trying to escape and Barnett transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Heliogabale is forced to tap! Nice work there by Barnett! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinn Barnett!
A victorious Quinn Barnett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heliogabale is looking to counter the offense by Blue and move into the clinch.
Blue circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Blue counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Blue
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Heliogabale tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Blue trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Blue seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heliogabale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blue content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heliogabale desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blue tries to pass to full mount but Heliogabale defends it. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is defending against the submission attempts here by Blue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping him busy.
Blue controlling the pace.
Heliogabale trying to control from the bottom.
Blue controlling the action here.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Heliogabale won't allow Blue to pass to mount.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
Heliogabale is staying active underneath Blue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blue sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Blue is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blue controlling the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Blue wants to work for an arm triangle but Heliogabale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heliogabale keeps working.
Heliogabale wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Blue trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well. #SUB2#
Blue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Heliogabale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heliogabale avoid being mounted?
Blue wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping him busy.
Heliogabale is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heliogabale avoid being mounted?
Heliogabale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blue is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blue is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Blue is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Heliogabale is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 165 Thumb vs Sticks
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Rufus Globe!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Heliogabale fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Heliogabale feints and as Globe raises his hands in defense, Heliogabale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (0) Globe
Heliogabale passes Globe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Globe is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Heliogabale is looking to advance position but Globe won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Globe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Globe wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
#T1#
Globe controlling the position well.
Heliogabale is thwarting Globe's attempts to control the position.
Heliogabale wants to take a breather but Globe is having none of it.
Globe is looking for a sweep. Heliogabale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heliogabale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Globe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Globe is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Heliogabale seems to be working for a kimura but Globe defends the submission attempt.
Heliogabale is looking to stall here but Globe recovers full guard.
Our spies down at at Gym inform us that Globe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Globe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Globe is looking to cinch up a triangle. Heliogabale throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Globe's body to avoid the submission. Globe has instead reached around Heliogabale's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Globe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rufus Globe!
During a confident post fight interview, Rufus Globe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 154 Dew vs Ulatov
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Heliogabale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sixty Five circles away.
Heliogabale tries to clinch but Sixty Five moves out of range.
Heliogabale moves in looking to clinch but Sixty Five pushes him off.#TD2#
Heliogabale gets caught flat footed, as Sixty Five shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Sixty Five
Heliogabale is trying to keep Sixty Five in close.
Sixty Five slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (5) Sixty Five
A lull in the action here.
Heliogabale controls the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five taking a breather here. #T1#
Heliogabale isn't going anywhere.
Sixty Five wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping him busy.
Sixty Five tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sixty Five happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Sixty Five politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sixty Five prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five working away.
Sixty Five just content to control the position.
Sixty Five gets to mount! Heliogabale was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Heliogabale (0) vs (7) Sixty Five
Heliogabale is working to get back to half guard.
Sixty Five tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heliogabale working to try and regain half guard.
Sixty Five controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heliogabale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sixty Five tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heliogabale tries to reverse the position but Sixty Five maintains control.
Sixty Five controlling from the full mount.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position but Sixty Five isn't that keen on the idea.
Sixty Five looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Heliogabale is trying to escape the mount.
Sixty Five looking to control and managing it successfully.
Heliogabale prevents Sixty Five from taking his back.
Heliogabale manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T5#
Sixty Five perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is working for a kimura but Heliogabale is defending it quite comfortably.
Heliogabale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heliogabale is trying to maintain the position but Sixty Five is very close to passing his half guard.
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well. #T6#
Sixty Five looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sixty Five trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well.
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Sixty Five is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heliogabale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sixty Five won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here.
Sixty Five stays in close to Heliogabale's body and controls the position. #T7#
Sixty Five looking to pass the guard.
Sixty Five engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Sixty Five controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sixty Five trying to control but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Sixty Five passes Heliogabale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heliogabale tries to get to full guard but Sixty Five has control of the leg.
Heliogabale won't allow Sixty Five to pass to mount.
Heliogabale is staying active underneath Sixty Five, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
Sixty Five not doing much here.
#T9#
Sixty Five looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sixty Five perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sixty Five passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (10) Sixty Five
Heliogabale doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Sixty Five avoids the attempt from Heliogabale to control.#T10#
Heliogabale gets back to half guard.
Sixty Five perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Heliogabale is trying to control but can't.
Sixty Five prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.
Sixty Five is pressing down on Heliogabale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heliogabale is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Sixty Five prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sixty Five is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heliogabale is trying to control but can't.
Sixty Five tries to pass to full mount but Heliogabale defends it.
Sixty Five sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Sixty Five's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sixty Five tries to pass to full mount but Heliogabale defends it.
Sixty Five moves into full mount! Heliogabale won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (13) Sixty Five
Sixty Five trying to control but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Heliogabale is looking to get to half guard.
Heliogabale is squirming around, avoiding Sixty Five's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Sixty Five controlling his opponent.
Sixty Five trying to control but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Heliogabale is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sixty Five has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (0) vs (16) Sixty Five
I really don't envy Heliogabale right now.
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Sixty Five keeps control of the position easily here as Heliogabale tries to buck him off.
More stalling from Sixty Five.#SUB2#
Sixty Five is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sixty Five avoiding Heliogabale 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixty Five is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five wins on points by 16 to 0.
After winning the bout, Android Sixty Five thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 146 Cheese vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Prochazka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Prochazka
Heliogabale gets back to full guard.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position but Prochazka postures up.
Prochazka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heliogabale being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Prochazka 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Prochazka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heliogabale is keeping the position for now.
Prochazka postures up.
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Prochazka tries to pass.
Prochazka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Heliogabale controlling the position.
Heliogabale is trying to keep Prochazka in close.
#T2#
Prochazka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Heliogabale wants to sweep here but Prochazka controlling him for the moment.
Heliogabale 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: Heliogabale (2) vs (2) Prochazka
Heliogabale content to control rather than advance.
Prochazka wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heliogabale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Heliogabale is keen to just control but Prochazka is a slippery customer.
Prochazka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Prochazka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Prochazka is pressing down on Heliogabale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prochazka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prochazka trying to control the position here.
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass.
Prochazka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Heliogabale slips nicely into half guard.
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Prochazka defends it.
Prochazka has his hands clasped together around Heliogabale's back. He's all about the action.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Prochazka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale is looking to advance position but Prochazka won't allow it. #SUB#
Heliogabale is working for a kimura but Prochazka is defending it quite comfortably.
Prochazka is concentrating on defense, preventing Heliogabale from advancing position. #T5#
Prochazka wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
#SUB#
Heliogabale is working for a kimura but Prochazka is defending it quite comfortably.
Prochazka is looking to control Heliogabale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prochazka avoid being mounted?
Heliogabale controlling the pace.
Prochazka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Prochazka is pressing down on Heliogabale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prochazka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heliogabale's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (4) Prochazka
Heliogabale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Heliogabale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prochazka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Prochazka pushes down on Heliogabale's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Prochazka is taking a breather. Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Prochazka in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Prochazka is controlling well.
Prochazka controlling the action here.
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Prochazka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Prochazka 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.
#T8#
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.
Prochazka controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka is thwarting Heliogabale's attempts to control the position.
Prochazka is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Heliogabale moves into full guard.
Prochazka showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prochazka defends well.
Prochazka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Heliogabale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prochazka controls the pace.
Prochazka passes Heliogabale's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Heliogabale trying to control here.
Prochazka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heliogabale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Prochazka 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.
Prochazka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Prochazka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well,Heliogabale is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Heliogabale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prochazka 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.
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Prochazka tries to pass. #T13#
Prochazka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heliogabale working a defensive guard here.
Prochazka won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here.
Prochazka controlling from the top position.
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Prochazka tries to pass. #T14#
Prochazka pushing down on Heliogabale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Prochazka frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (7) Prochazka
Prochazka prevents Heliogabale from getting the reversal.
Prochazka controlling the position easily from mount.
Heliogabale wants to hold on but Prochazka pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heliogabale is looking to get to half guard.
Prochazka controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka wins on points by 7 to 2.
Yuri Prochazka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Vitor Santos!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Heliogabale closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santos to the mat! Santos manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (0) Santos
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heliogabale is aware though and is defending well.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heliogabale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Heliogabale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos tries to roll over but Heliogabale keeps him under control.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.#T1#
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to improve position, pressing down on Santos's thigh with his hand. Santos seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Heliogabale paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Heliogabale's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Santos picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vitor Santos! |
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Event:
SSG 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Trismegistus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (4) Trismegistus
You can see the frustration on Heliogabale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Heliogabale is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
You can see the frustration on Heliogabale's face as Trismegistus controls the position.
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep.
Trismegistus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Heliogabale gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Heliogabale (0) vs (6) Trismegistus
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heliogabale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trismegistus wants to take his opponent's back but Heliogabale doesn't allow it. #T1#
Trismegistus content just to control the position here.
Heliogabale is trying to escape the mount.
Heliogabale tries to lock up and control but Trismegistus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heliogabale really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Heliogabale has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (0) vs (9) Trismegistus
Trismegistus controlling from the back.
Heliogabale is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Heliogabale rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Heliogabale trying to get back to full guard but Trismegistus takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (12) Trismegistus#T2#
Heliogabale is working to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus controlling from mount.
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trismegistus content just to control the position here.
Trismegistus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Heliogabale prevents Trismegistus from taking his back.
Trismegistus looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Heliogabale is just holding on here. Trismegistus manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (0) vs (15) Trismegistus
Heliogabale is really stuck here.
Heliogabale turns into Trismegistus and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (15) Trismegistus
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trismegistus holds on and takes a little breather.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.#T4#
Trismegistus controlling Heliogabale's posture.
Heliogabale looking to pass the guard.
Trismegistus seems keen to control Heliogabale's posture.
Trismegistus keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trismegistus holds on and takes a little breather.
Heliogabale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Trismegistus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trismegistus keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus is pulling down on Heliogabale's head to control his posture.
Trismegistus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Heliogabale trying to control but Trismegistus is working from the bottom. #T6#
Trismegistus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Trismegistus is continuing to stall.
Heliogabale looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trismegistus is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving.
Trismegistus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Heliogabale won't allow Trismegistus to sweep him here.
Trismegistus is pulling down on Heliogabale's head. It's preventing any offense from Heliogabale, at least for the moment.
Trismegistus wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Heliogabale looking to pass the guard.
Trismegistus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.
Heliogabale passes Trismegistus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Heliogabale wants to take a breather but Trismegistus is having none of it.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Trismegistus defends it.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Trismegistus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trismegistus keeping hold of Heliogabale's head, controlling as best he can.
More stalling from Trismegistus.#T9#
Trismegistus wants to get back to full guard.
Trismegistus keeps trying to improve his position.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trismegistus keeps working.
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but Trismegistus defending well.
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Trismegistus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trismegistus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Trismegistus.
Heliogabale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now.
Trismegistus is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Let's hope that Trismegistus 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.
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heliogabale trying to control but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (15) Trismegistus#T11#
Trismegistus struggling a bit here.
Heliogabale trying to control the position but Trismegistus is working away.
Trismegistus holds on to Heliogabale's head and controls the position momentarily.
Trismegistus can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Heliogabale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heliogabale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Trismegistus is trying to improve his position.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Trismegistus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Trismegistus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trismegistus tries to bench press Heliogabale off him but Heliogabale keeps the position. #SUB#
Heliogabale tries for a kimura but Trismegistus is defending well.
Trismegistus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heliogabale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trismegistus is trying to control Heliogabale's posture but Heliogabale avoids it. #SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trismegistus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trismegistus regains half guard.#T13#
Trismegistus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trismegistus trying to control from the bottom.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Trismegistus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trismegistus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trismegistus keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus pulls Heliogabale in close to prevent any damage.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Heliogabale preventing the sweep.
Trismegistus controlling Heliogabale's posture.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Trismegistus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trismegistus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heliogabale is one step ahead there.
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trismegistus is controlling Heliogabale's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Trismegistus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trismegistus pulls Heliogabale in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus wins on points by 15 to 5.
Yojizo Trismegistus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 129 Chai vs Gambini
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Heliogabale wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryan. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Heliogabale struggling a bit here.
Ryan controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Heliogabale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Heliogabale is trying to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (4) Ryan
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Ryan defends it.
Ryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heliogabale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan is controlling Heliogabale's trapped leg to prevent Heliogabale from advancing to side control.
Heliogabale has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Heliogabale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Heliogabale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
Heliogabale is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heliogabale wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale looking to control but Ryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Heliogabale has hold of Ryan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ryan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ryan regains half guard.
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but Ryan defending well. #T3#
Ryan moves into full guard.
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet. #SUB2#
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heliogabale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heliogabale trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Heliogabale is proving a slippery customer.
Heliogabale looking to pass the guard.
Heliogabale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heliogabale trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ryan wants to sweep here but Heliogabale controlling him for the moment.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (6) Ryan
Heliogabale trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Heliogabale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there. #T6#
Heliogabale pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Heliogabale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (7) vs (6) Ryan
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan wants to hit a sweep here but Heliogabale passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ryan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (10) vs (6) Ryan
Heliogabale prevents Ryan from getting the reversal.
Heliogabale takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Heliogabale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action.
Ryan is trying desperately to improve position.
Heliogabale moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (13) vs (6) Ryan
Heliogabale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ryan trying to control the hands but Heliogabale won't let him. #SUB#
Ryan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Ryan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T8##SUB#
Ryan 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 Heliogabale gets his way!
Ryan tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Heliogabale patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for the choke from the back.
Ryan is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Heliogabale is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ryan tries to roll but Heliogabale sticks to his back.
#T9##SUB#
Ryan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Heliogabale.
Ryan is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for the choke from the back position but Ryan is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Ryan 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 Heliogabale gets his way!
Heliogabale is trying to stick to Ryan's back but Ryan is turning into Heliogabale. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Heliogabale's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ryan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (13) vs (8) Ryan
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryan controls the pace.
Heliogabale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale looking to control.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Heliogabale controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heliogabale is keeping the position for now.
Ryan controlling from the top position. #T11#
Heliogabale is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale working a defensive guard here.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heliogabale is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Ryan is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Ryan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ryan 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.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heliogabale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan. #T13#
Heliogabale is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Heliogabale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heliogabale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heliogabale is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale takes the fight on points by 13 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 124 Drago vs Philbert
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Heliogabale shoots in for a takedown but Sticks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sardon Heliogabale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sticks moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Sticks decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a triangle but Heliogabale pushes his legs off easily.
Sticks managing to control the position.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Sticks keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks can't keep his opponent in guard - Heliogabale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sticks controlling the position for now.#T1#
Sticks is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks is refusing to be controlled, as Heliogabale sits in half guard.
Sticks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heliogabale on the ground.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heliogabale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.
Sticks 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Sticks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Sticks is defending well.
Heliogabale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (3) Heliogabale
Heliogabale trying to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks is trying desperately to improve position.
Sticks tries to hold on but Heliogabale pushes him away.
Sticks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sticks tries to get out of the position.
Sticks tries to reverse the position but Heliogabale maintains control.
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks tries to hold on but Heliogabale pushes him away. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heliogabale is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sticks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sticks shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is working for a guillotine from mount but Sticks frees his head quite easily.
Heliogabale looking to control but Sticks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heliogabale is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sticks tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action.
Heliogabale prevents Sticks from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Heliogabale goes for an armbar but Sticks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sticks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (3) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to control but Sticks passes easily into half guard.
Heliogabale has a hand on Sticks's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sticks takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (5) vs (3) Heliogabale#T5#
Heliogabale wants to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Heliogabale really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Heliogabale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sticks content just to control the position here. #T6#
Heliogabale working to try and regain half guard.
Heliogabale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sticks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Heliogabale regains half guard.
Sticks controlling the action here.
Heliogabale is trying to maintain the position but Sticks is very close to passing his half guard.
Heliogabale is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sticks is staying active.#T8#
Heliogabale tries to get to full guard but Sticks has control of the leg.
Sticks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heliogabale trying to control here.
Sticks prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.
Heliogabale wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy.
Sticks stalling. #T9#
Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heliogabale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Heliogabale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heliogabale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sticks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sticks controlling from the top position. #T10#
Heliogabale wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heliogabale 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: Sticks (5) vs (5) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Sticks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Sticks is defending the position. #T11#
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale prevents Sticks from improving his position.
Heliogabale is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.
Heliogabale passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (5) vs (8) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to take his opponent's back but Sticks doesn't allow it.
Heliogabale keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Heliogabale goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sticks turns into him and now he's in Heliogabale's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (7) vs (8) Heliogabale
Sticks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heliogabale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sticks is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Sticks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sticks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heliogabale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sticks is working away from the top position though.
Sticks is looking to advance position but Heliogabale won't allow it. #T14#
Heliogabale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Sticks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sticks controls the pace.
Sticks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 120 Banner vs Gaul
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Heliogabale clinches with his opponent.
Heliogabale fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Slamister has hold of one of Heliogabale's legs. Heliogabale is fighting the takedown attempt but Slamister gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Slamister
Slamister content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale is pulling down on Slamister's head to control his posture.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck.
Heliogabale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.
Slamister stays in close to Heliogabale's body and controls the position.
Heliogabale looking to control.
Heliogabale is pulling down on Slamister's head. It's preventing any offense from Slamister, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamister wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Slamister trying to control but Heliogabale is working from the bottom. #T2#
Heliogabale seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Heliogabale controls Slamister momentarily but Slamister frees himself.
Heliogabale looking for a sweep. Not yet Heliogabale, not yet.
Heliogabale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slamister tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
Slamister trying to control but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Slamister should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Heliogabale managing to control the position.
Heliogabale wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Slamister is now in half guard. #T3#
Heliogabale tries to roll over but Slamister keeps him under control.
Slamister is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slamister performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Heliogabale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heliogabale wants to sweep here but Slamister controlling him for the moment.
Heliogabale is controlling Slamister's posture.
Slamister preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Heliogabale looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Slamister is defending well. Heliogabale quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Slamister has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Heliogabale celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sardon Heliogabale! |
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Event:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
Date: Mar 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jiao Long Bingwen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bingwen forces Heliogabale back against the cage and clinches.
Heliogabale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bingwen to keep the fight standing.
Heliogabale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bingwen after a bit of a struggle.
Heliogabale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jiao Long Bingwen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sardon Heliogabale.
Heliogabale tries to pull guard but Bingwen holds him up against the cage and eventually Heliogabale drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Heliogabale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bingwen uses from the top position.
Bingwen wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bingwen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bingwen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Heliogabale dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (0) vs (2) Heliogabale#SUB#
Bingwen working for a triangle but Heliogabale defends it easily.
Heliogabale looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Heliogabale is still trying to improve position.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingwen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Bingwen is retaining full guard.
Heliogabale passes Bingwen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be working for a kimura but Bingwen defends the submission attempt.
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Bingwen defends it.
Bingwen's coaches at Tran MMA Gym 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.#T2##SUB#
Bingwen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bingwen actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking for a kimura here.
Heliogabale has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (0) vs (5) Heliogabale#T3#
Heliogabale fails to advance to Bingwen's back.
Heliogabale content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale wants to take Bingwen's back here but Bingwen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Heliogabale looking to control but Bingwen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bingwen is trying to reverse the position but instead Heliogabale has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bingwen (0) vs (8) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to control but Bingwen manages to buck him off and is now in Heliogabale's guard! Nice work there by Bingwen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (2) vs (8) Heliogabale#T4#
Bingwen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bingwen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bingwen is breathing heavily.
Heliogabale controlling Bingwen's posture.
Bingwen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bingwen has gone for a leg lock! Heliogabale slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bingwen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (2) vs (10) Heliogabale
Bingwen keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully.
Heliogabale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heliogabale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bingwen is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Heliogabale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bingwen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (2) vs (13) Heliogabale
The referee asks Heliogabale politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Heliogabale prefers to stall for the moment though.#T6#
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Bingwen is working from the bottom.
Bingwen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Heliogabale's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bingwen is not content to let Heliogabale control the position.#SUB#
Bingwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bingwen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale stalling.
Bingwen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Bingwen is defending the position.
Heliogabale is controlling the pace.
#T8##SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Bingwen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bingwen is holding on for now.
Heliogabale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bingwen! Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (2) vs (16) Heliogabale
Heliogabale looking to control but Bingwen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to secure an arm triangle but Bingwen defends it well. #T9#
Heliogabale fails to take his opponent's back.
Bingwen is looking to improve his position but Heliogabale isn't that keen on the idea.
Heliogabale tries to control but Bingwen wriggling away.
Bingwen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Heliogabale tries to control but Bingwen wriggling away.
Heliogabale wants to take Bingwen's back but he can't do it this time.
Heliogabale controlling from mount.
Bingwen is trying desperately to improve position.
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heliogabale with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T11#
Heliogabale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heliogabale controlling from mount.
Heliogabale forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bingwen (2) vs (19) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to break Bingwen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bingwen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Heliogabale will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to break Bingwen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bingwen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Heliogabale will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T12##SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for the choke but no joy.
Heliogabale wants to control but Bingwen manages to buck him off and is now in Heliogabale's guard! Nice work there by Bingwen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (4) vs (19) Heliogabale#SUB#
Bingwen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bingwen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heliogabale pulls Bingwen in close to his closed guard and prevents Bingwen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Heliogabale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bingwen wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.#T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Heliogabale holds on and takes a little breather.
Heliogabale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bingwen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (4) vs (21) Heliogabale
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bingwen looking for a guillotine here but Heliogabale defends easily.
Heliogabale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heliogabale's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Heliogabale passes Bingwen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14##SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
Heliogabale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bingwen! Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (4) vs (24) Heliogabale
Heliogabale trying to control but Bingwen is having none of it.
Heliogabale looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heliogabale trying to control but Bingwen is having none of it.
Bingwen has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bingwen (4) vs (27) Heliogabale
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale wins on points by 27 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Tamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heliogabale.
Tamura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heliogabale misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Tamura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tamura showed some decent athleticism there.
Heliogabale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tamura.
Heliogabale trying to hold on to Tamura's head to control him but Tamura postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamura slows the pace down in half guard.
Heliogabale trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Heliogabale gets back to full guard.
Tamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heliogabale on the ground.
Heliogabale will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Heliogabale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tamura stopping the sweep attempt from Heliogabale.
Heliogabale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tamura preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Heliogabale wants to stand and escape but Tamura is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heliogabale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tamura as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Heliogabale scores with a takedown into Tamura's guard.
Tamura has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Heliogabale has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Heliogabale can't break the clinch.
Tamura lands a body punch.
Tamura prevents Heliogabale from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Heliogabale fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Tamura breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Heliogabale throws a body shot but no joy.
Heliogabale tries to clinch but Tamura is having none of it.
Heliogabale misses with a series of wild punches.
Tamura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Heliogabale sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Tamura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Heliogabale trying to hold on to Tamura's head to control him but Tamura postures up.
Tamura wants to take a breather but Heliogabale is having none of it. #T4##SU#
Tamura postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Heliogabale to stand up. #TD#
Tamura gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tamura tries to stand and escape but Heliogabale is controlling the position.
Tamura is pressing down on Heliogabale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heliogabale is holding on for now.
Tamura wants to stand but Heliogabale has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masahito Tamura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tamura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Heliogabale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Tamura gets a takedown into half guard.
Tamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Heliogabale trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tamura is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Heliogabale still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Heliogabale has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Heliogabale tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tamura is not content to let Heliogabale control the position.
The strikes coming from Heliogabale are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Heliogabale throws an elbow but Tamura slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Heliogabale just content to control the position.
Tamura is not content to let Heliogabale control the position. #SU2#
Heliogabale has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Heliogabale shoots in for a takedown but Tamura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Tamura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Tamura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Heliogabale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tamura is in Heliogabale's guard.
Heliogabale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Heliogabale trying to control but Tamura is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tamura trying to keep a closed guard but Heliogabale is proving a slippery customer.
Tamura can't keep his opponent in guard - Heliogabale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heliogabale.
Heliogabale working over Tamura with some ground and pound. Tamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Tamura is working from the bottom.
Tamura wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heliogabale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sardon Heliogabale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Tamura as Heliogabale shoots in.
Tamura tries to counter by clinching up but Heliogabale breaks away and moves out of range.
Heliogabale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tamura defends it nicely.#TD#
Tamura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Heliogabale!
Tamura looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Heliogabale is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamura misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tamura is staying tight to Heliogabale's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Tamura is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep.
Tamura tries to move to full mount but Heliogabale actually manages to regain half guard.
Heliogabale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale wants to get back to his feet but Tamura is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heliogabale throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tamura throws a strike but Heliogabale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Heliogabale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heliogabale wants to stand but Tamura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tamura trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Heliogabale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Tamura, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Tamura clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Heliogabale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tamura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Masahito Tamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sardon Heliogabale.#TD#
Tamura pulls Heliogabale into guard.
Heliogabale has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tamura is proving hard to escape from.
Tamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Tamura working for submissions but it's allowed Heliogabale to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heliogabale wants to take a breather but Tamura is having none of it. #T4#
Tamura has a hand on Heliogabale's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Heliogabale takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tamura is looking to get to half guard.
Heliogabale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tamura defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Heliogabale.
Heliogabale wants to control the pace but Tamura is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sardon Heliogabale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heliogabale has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sardon Heliogabale! |
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