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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Edison forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Edison tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Edison pulls guard effortlessly.
Edison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Edison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Edison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (0) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edison defends it easily.
Edison is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Edison has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Edison seems to be looking for submissions.
Edison trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Edison uses his free foot to push down on Sanchez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanchez. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (0) Sanchez#SUB#
Edison looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Edison looking for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez is having none of it.
Edison prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Edison jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sanchez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sanchez and Edison has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Edison tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Edison is trying to move to mount but Sanchez reverses beautifully and ends up in Edison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (5) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Edison can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Edison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (5) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Edison blocks the move with his legs.
Edison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Edison is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Edison is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Sanchez stalls from top position.
Edison is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Sanchez trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom.
Edison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Edison moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Edison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Edison is tightening it up a little... Sanchez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sanchez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sanchez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Edison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Addy Edison! |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Gaul. Gaul gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Gaul closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Gaul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodrigo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamban Gaul.#TD2#
Gaul has hold of one of Sanchez's legs. Sanchez is fighting the takedown attempt but Gaul gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Gaul
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Gaul defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaul has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Gaul advancing to mount.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Gaul is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Gaul controlling the pace.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Gaul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanchez is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez wants to hit a sweep here but Gaul passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (5) Gaul#T3#
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Gaul working for a submission but Sanchez is keeping him at bay.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape. #T4#
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Gaul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (0) vs (8) Gaul
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Gaul gets his hands free.
Gaul is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
It looks like Gaul 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.#T5##SUB2#
Gaul tightening his grip on Sanchez, looking for the choke.
Good control from Gaul.
Sanchez prevents Gaul from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sanchez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gaul.
Gaul wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.#T6#
Gaul trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sanchez doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Sanchez right now.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Gaul biding his time, controlling Sanchez. #SUB2#
Sanchez 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 Gaul gets his way!
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Gaul gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Gaul working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7#
Gaul is hanging on to Sanchez's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Sanchez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gaul's arms.
Sanchez prevents Gaul from getting a body triangle.
Sanchez breaks Gaul's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (8) Gaul
Sanchez trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gaul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.#T8#
Gaul 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: Sanchez (2) vs (10) Gaul
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.#T9#
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaul.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control but Gaul manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (2) vs (13) Gaul#T10#
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Gaul passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well. #T11#
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well. #SUB2#
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaul.
Gaul is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez trying to control but Gaul postures up.
#T12#
Gaul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanchez (6) vs (13) Gaul
Gaul wants to escape the position.
Gaul breaks Sanchez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (6) vs (15) Gaul
Well,Sanchez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T13#
Gaul passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is controlling Gaul's trapped leg to prevent Gaul from advancing to side control.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Gaul wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gaul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Gaul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sanchez reverses the position - he's now on top in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (8) vs (15) Gaul
Sanchez stands and throws Gaul's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (11) vs (15) Gaul
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Gaul regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 15 to 11.
Lamban Gaul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 272 Hunt vs Edison
Date: Feb 25, 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 19 wins and 8 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nutz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nutz (4) vs (0) Sanchez
Nutz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sanchez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (6) vs (0) Sanchez
Nutz controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nutz trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Nutz controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Nutz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanchez has control of Nutz's left arm, preventing Nutz from doing any damage.
Sanchez 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.#T2#
Nutz being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez controls Nutz momentarily but Nutz frees himself.
Nutz stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (9) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nutz controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Sanchez wants to control but Nutz postures up.
Nutz tries to move to mount but Sanchez blocks the move with his legs.
Sanchez is trying to control Nutz's posture but Nutz avoids it.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez manages to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is not content to let Nutz control the position.
Nutz prevents Sanchez from improving his position.#T4#
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Nutz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nutz moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (12) vs (0) Sanchez
Nutz looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nutz controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez 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: Nutz (12) vs (2) Sanchez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Well, if Sanchez 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.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nutz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Nutz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nutz (16) vs (2) Sanchez#SUB#
Nutz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Nutz manages to sink in the hooks.
Sanchez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nutz prevents Sanchez from improving his position.#T6#
Nutz trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Nutz's head to control him but Nutz postures up.
Nutz is taking a breather. Sanchez 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.#SUB2#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nutz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (19) vs (2) Sanchez#T7#
Nutz looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Nutz content just to control the position here.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nutz trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Nutz controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Nutz controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Nutz looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Sanchez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nutz.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nutz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nutz wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Nutz controlling his opponent.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nutz postures up.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (22) vs (2) Sanchez#T11#
Nutz trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez stops Nutz from passing to mount.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Nutz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sanchez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nutz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez has his hands on Nutz's head, controlling the position.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nutz content to stall in guard here.
Nutz passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Sanchez trying to control but Nutz postures up.
#T14#
Nutz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nutz wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nutz pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (25) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz takes the fight on points by 25 to 2.
Justa Nutz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 253 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jafar swivels and escapes.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jafar defends it nicely.#CL#
Sanchez rushes Jafar and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Jafar.
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jafar.
#TD2#
Jafar wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but Jafar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Jafar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez 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.#T1#
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanchez is controlling Jafar's posture.
Jafar won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #SUB#
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Jafar 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.
Sanchez pulls Jafar in to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Sanchez looking for a triangle here. Jafar is fighting it but it looks tight! Sanchez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jafar is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodrigo Sanchez!
A victorious Rodrigo Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 251 Gaul vs Cahute
Date: Jan 07, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Berendas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanchez to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (0) Berendas
Sanchez is looking to pass into half guard but Berendas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Berendas is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (2) Berendas
Sanchez wants to control but Berendas passes easily into half guard.
Sanchez is concentrating on defense, preventing Berendas from advancing position.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to control but Berendas passes into half guard.
Berendas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Sanchez is trying to keep Berendas in close.
#SUB#
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T2#
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berendas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (4) vs (2) Berendas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanchez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Berendas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Berendas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez stands and throws Berendas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (7) vs (2) Berendas
Sanchez moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (9) vs (2) Berendas
Sanchez trying to control but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas prevents Sanchez from taking his back.
Berendas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5##SUB#
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Berendas defends the submission attempt.
Berendas tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Berendas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
#T6#
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sanchez is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Berendas to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T7#
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (12) vs (2) Berendas
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Sanchez trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas gets back to half guard.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #T9##SUB2#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (12) vs (4) Berendas#SUB#
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berendas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berendas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #SUB#
Berendas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berendas has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #T11##SUB#
Sanchez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Berendas is defending well. Sanchez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Berendas has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sanchez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Sanchez!
Rodrigo Sanchez 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 235 One vs Chai
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Saunders drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sanchez (0) vs (4) Saunders
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is not content to let Saunders control the position.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Saunders content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Saunders working away.
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.
Sanchez is not content to let Saunders control the position.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Sanchez gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Saunders is trying for a kimura here. Sanchez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Saunders wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Saunders!
A less than humble Sam Saunders misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Belmiro drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (0) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belmiro is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Sanchez stays in close to Belmiro's body and controls the position.
Belmiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (2) Sanchez
Belmiro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belmiro defends it easily.#T2#
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Belmiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Belmiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belmiro has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belmiro controls the pace.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Belmiro is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belmiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Belmiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belmiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Sanchez won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Belmiro defending well.
Belmiro is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez is pressing down on Belmiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belmiro is holding on for now.
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Belmiro trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Belmiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage.
Belmiro is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Belmiro is working hard here to advance position.
Belmiro is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Belmiro defending well.
Belmiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (7) Sanchez#T8#
Belmiro is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez trying to control but Belmiro is having none of it.
Sanchez wants to take Belmiro's back here but Belmiro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T9#
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez prevents Belmiro from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Sanchez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Belmiro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Belmiro shrugs it off.
Belmiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belmiro wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belmiro is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Belmiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage. #T10#
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (10) Sanchez
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belmiro wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belmiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Sanchez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (13) Sanchez
Sanchez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Belmiro (4) vs (15) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to control but Belmiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez wants to take Belmiro's back here but Belmiro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sanchez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Belmiro is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (4) vs (18) Sanchez
Belmiro tries to roll but Sanchez sticks to his back.
Belmiro is keeping busy.
#T12#
Belmiro tries to roll but Sanchez sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for the choke from the back.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Sanchez just sinks the hooks in.
Belmiro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Belmiro right now.
Belmiro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sanchez doesn't have the hooks in and Belmiro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (6) vs (18) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belmiro is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Sanchez is trying to keep Belmiro in close.
Belmiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Belmiro slips nicely into half guard.
Belmiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg. #T14#
Sanchez wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Belmiro sits in half guard.
Belmiro wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 18 to 6.
An out of breath Rodrigo Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; John Johns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johns dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Sanchez pulls guard successfully.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johns is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is pulling down on Johns's head. It's preventing any offense from Johns, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Johns defends easily.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanchez holds on and takes a little breather.
Johns is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johns stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.#T2#
Johns wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez trying to control but Johns postures up.
Johns wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is doing well to control the position and prevent Johns from advancing to side control.#T3#
Johns is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Johns is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Johns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez is pressing down on Johns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Johns pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez has control of Johns's left arm, preventing Johns from doing any damage.
Johns looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Johns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is trying to keep Johns in close.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez is trying to keep Johns in close.
#SUB2#
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Johns postures up.
Johns passes into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Johns, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily.
Johns trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Johns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Johns wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez controlling the position for now.
Sanchez is looking to control Johns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez wants to control but Johns is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Sanchez keeping control of the position.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Johns keeps him under control.
Johns trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Johns trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Johns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johns controls the pace.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Johns controlling him for the moment.
Johns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johns is one step ahead there.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Let's hope that Sanchez 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.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Johns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez seems keen to control Johns's posture.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Johns keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sanchez has gone for a leg lock! Johns slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sanchez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Johns looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez is trying to keep Johns in close.
#T11#
Sanchez pulls Johns in close to his closed guard and prevents Johns from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanchez is trying to keep Johns in close.
Johns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez seems keen to control Johns's posture.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Johns is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T12##SUB2#
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sanchez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johns is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sanchez. Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (5) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Johns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johns not doing much here.
#T13#
Sanchez is pressing down on Johns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Johns wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Sanchez is controlling Johns's posture.#SUB#
Johns drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanchez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanchez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanchez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johns (5) vs (6) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johns has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johns gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johns is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (5) vs (9) Sanchez
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 9 to 5.
A very excited looking Rodrigo Sanchez 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 212 Bandini vs Snowstrinsk
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 25 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Spanks rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Spanks gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Sanchez gets control of Spanks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sanchez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sanchez pushes a forearm under Spanks's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Spanks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodrigo Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moly misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Moly gets caught flat footed, as Sanchez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (0) vs (2) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moly pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving. #SUB#
Moly has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Moly keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Moly looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sanchez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moly is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Moly is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Moly wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (0) vs (5) Sanchez#T2#
Moly is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Moly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (5) Sanchez
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez is trying to keep Moly in close.
Moly looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez pulls Moly in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez is trying to keep Moly in close.
#T3#
Moly stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (5) vs (5) Sanchez#SUB#
Sanchez wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Moly seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Sanchez is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Holy Moly!
A relieved looking Holy Moly 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 188 Banner vs Majere
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Viera dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Viera controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Viera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanchez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanchez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanchez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (2) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Viera blocks the move with his legs.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
Viera is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it. #T1#
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
Sanchez controls the position.
Viera stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
Viera can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Viera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Viera is defending well.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Viera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viera struggling a bit here.#T2#
Sanchez trying to control the action but Viera is working from the bottom.
Viera is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Viera (2) vs (6) Sanchez
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viera is looking to escape.
Viera wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a guillotine from mount but Viera frees his head quite easily.
Viera 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: Viera (4) vs (6) Sanchez#T3#
Viera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viera wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is pulling down on Viera's head to control his posture.
Viera postures up.
Viera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Viera trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.#T4#
Viera trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Viera slips nicely into half guard.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Viera is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez won't allow Viera to pass to mount.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Viera sits in half guard.
Sanchez controlling the position well.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Viera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working. #T5#
Sanchez tries to roll over but Viera keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viera tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Viera controls the pace.#SUB2#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Viera defends it easily.
Sanchez 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.
Viera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Sanchez controlling Viera's posture.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Sanchez is trying to keep Viera in close.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viera defends well.
Sanchez is trying to keep Viera in close.
Viera tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Viera passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Viera prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
#T8##SUB#
Viera is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Viera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Viera trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Viera defends easily.
Viera passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Viera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Viera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanchez has his hands clasped together around Viera's back. He's all about the action.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Viera's head to control him but Viera postures up.
Viera trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Sanchez has control of Viera's left arm, preventing Viera from doing any damage.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanchez holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez controls Viera momentarily but Viera frees himself.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Viera won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Viera wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Viera manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (4) vs (8) Sanchez
Sanchez postures up.
Viera keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Viera looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
#SUB#
Sanchez is sitting in close to Viera's body. Viera has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sanchez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sanchez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Viera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Milton Viera! |
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Event:
SSG 183 Sadiq vs Gomes
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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Will Wynn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sanchez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (0) Wynn
Wynn wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez stalling away here and it's allowed Wynn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wynn trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (5) vs (0) Wynn#SUB#
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wynn, who protects the arm well.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Wynn is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wynn is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Wynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanchez (5) vs (4) Wynn
Sanchez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wynn is looking to control Sanchez but Sanchez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Wynn has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Sanchez is in real trouble here. Wynn gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Sanchez is tapping out! Wynn wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Will Wynn!
Will Wynn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SSG 175 Ulatov vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lefevre is defended easily by Sanchez.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Sanchez leaves Lefevre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanchez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Lefevre . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lefevre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Sanchez counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Sanchez tightens his grip and picks Lefevre up, before dumping him to the ground. Lefevre manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (0) vs (2) Sanchez#T1#
Lefevre being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefevre is retaining full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
Sanchez preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefevre is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lefevre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (2) Sanchez#T2#
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lefevre is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is controlling Lefevre 's posture.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez passes Lefevre 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lefevre keeping hold of Sanchez's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Lefevre is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Lefevre is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lefevre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lefevre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving. #T4#
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (2) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lefevre is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Lefevre is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lefevre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T5##SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lefevre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lefevre is not content to let Sanchez control the position. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lefevre struggling a bit here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lefevre keeps working.
Lefevre stops Sanchez from passing to mount. #T6#
Sanchez working away.
Lefevre is looking to reverse the position.
Lefevre is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but Lefevre denies him.
Lefevre wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Lefevre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lefevre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lefevre struggling a bit here.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lefevre tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Lefevre struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lefevre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lefevre , who protects the arm well.
Lefevre is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez looking to control but instead Lefevre has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Lefevre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Sanchez prevents Lefevre from improving his position.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Lefevre is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lefevre wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Lefevre holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lefevre is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Lefevre trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
#T10#
Sanchez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (2) vs (10) Sanchez
Sanchez works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (2) vs (13) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez has got his arm under Lefevre 's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Lefevre has spun round into Sanchez's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (4) vs (13) Sanchez
Sanchez is pulling down on Lefevre 's head to control his posture. #T11#
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for subs off his back but Lefevre has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lefevre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez wants to control but Lefevre is keeping busy.
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #T12#
Lefevre wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it. #SUB#
Lefevre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Lefevre eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Lefevre works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (7) vs (13) Sanchez
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lefevre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanchez trying his best to control but Lefevre has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (9) vs (13) Sanchez#T14#
Lefevre wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez 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: Lefevre (9) vs (15) Sanchez
Lefevre keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez passes Lefevre 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Lefevre is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is pressing down on Lefevre 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lefevre is holding on for now.
Lefevre controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 15 to 9.
A victorious Rodrigo Sanchez 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 167 Beat The Man 5
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 23 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Snowstrinski gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Sanchez#SUB#
Snowstrinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Snowstrinski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (5) vs (0) Sanchez#SUB#
Snowstrinski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Sanchez has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is not content to let Snowstrinski control the position.
Sanchez wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snowstrinski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Snowstrinski prevents Sanchez from improving his position.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Snowstrinski eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowstrinski.
Sanchez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanchez has his hands clasped together around Snowstrinski's back. He's all about the action.#T2##SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowstrinski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (0) Sanchez
Snowstrinski prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Snowstrinski controlling from mount. #SUB#
Snowstrinski working for a submission but Sanchez is keeping him at bay.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Snowstrinski pushes him away.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Snowstrinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snowstrinski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Snowstrinski has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sanchez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olaf Snowstrinski!
Olaf Snowstrinski retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Olaf Snowstrinski, 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 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Craven Moorehead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moorehead fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Sanchez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moorehead (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.
Moorehead trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moorehead is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control but Moorehead is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Moorehead is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Moorehead tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Moorehead is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Moorehead defends it.
Moorehead is not content to let Sanchez control the position.#SUB#
Moorehead looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Sanchez prevents Moorehead from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Moorehead is defending it quite comfortably.
Moorehead wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Moorehead is having none of it.
Sanchez is pressing down on Moorehead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moorehead is holding on for now.
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on Moorehead's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moorehead. Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (5) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez working for a submission but Moorehead is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Moorehead can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a guillotine from mount but Moorehead frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Sanchez has control of Moorehead's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moorehead regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Sanchez working for a submission but Moorehead is keeping him at bay.
Moorehead sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moorehead wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moorehead keeps working.
Sanchez is pressing down on Moorehead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moorehead is holding on for now.
Moorehead trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (8) Sanchez
Moorehead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Moorehead is looking to get to half guard.
Moorehead has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Moorehead (0) vs (11) Sanchez
Moorehead staying busy and making it hard for Sanchez to control. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Sanchez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Moorehead trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sanchez working for a choke but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as Moorehead tries to break free.
#T6#
Moorehead is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Sanchez working for a choke but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sanchez is hanging on to Moorehead's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking to break Moorehead's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moorehead remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanchez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Moorehead is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T7#
Sanchez not allowing Moorehead to control his hands.
Moorehead tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Moorehead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moorehead regains half guard.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moorehead sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (14) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to control but Moorehead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Sanchez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moorehead has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T8#
Moorehead is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez wants to take Moorehead's back here but Moorehead is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Moorehead tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Moorehead is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moorehead tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Moorehead regains half guard.
Moorehead is breathing heavily.
Moorehead tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (17) Sanchez#T9##SUB2#
Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Moorehead is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
Moorehead keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanchez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Moorehead (0) vs (20) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Moorehead with him. Moorehead is trying to defend but Sanchez has an arm under the chin now! Moorehead grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Sanchez!
An out of breath Rodrigo Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 159 Hlervu vs Schaubi
Date: Jun 18, 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 3 wins and 4 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sixty Five shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sixty Five shoots and misses #CL#
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Sanchez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sanchez (4) vs (0) Sixty Five
Sanchez wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping him busy.
Sanchez is trying to move to mount but Sixty Five reverses beautifully and ends up in Sanchez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (4) vs (2) Sixty Five
Sixty Five is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sixty Five advances to half guard. #T1#
Sixty Five is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez is looking to control Sixty Five's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Sixty Five postures up.
Sixty Five slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixty Five 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.
Sixty Five looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez looking to control.
Sanchez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sixty Five controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Sixty Five 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.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sixty Five is one step ahead there.
Sixty Five sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Sixty Five controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sixty Five gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sixty Five won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Sixty Five advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Sanchez is in trouble now - Sixty Five has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (4) vs (5) Sixty Five
Sixty Five sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Sixty Five, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Sixty Five is working for a submission of some sort.
Sixty Five seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Sixty Five is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Sixty Five wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sixty Five wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sixty Five prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Sixty Five content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sixty Five is working away from the top position though.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sixty Five looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Sixty Five controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sixty Five 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.
Sixty Five forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Sixty Five is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Sixty Five prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sixty Five stalling.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Sixty Five has control of the leg.
Sixty Five seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sixty Five is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well. #T9#
Sanchez is looking to control Sixty Five's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sixty Five moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (4) vs (8) Sixty Five
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez wants to control but Sixty Five postures up.#T10#
Sixty Five controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Sixty Five tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez trying to control but Sixty Five flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (4) vs (11) Sixty Five
Sanchez's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Sixty Five's hands.
Sanchez tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T11#
Sanchez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Sixty Five go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sixty Five keeps control of the position easily here as Sanchez tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Sanchez 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 Sixty Five gets his way!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Well,Sanchez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Sixty Five controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
Sixty Five keeps control of the position easily here as Sanchez tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez breaks Sixty Five's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (6) vs (11) Sixty Five#T13#
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Sixty Five.
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sixty Five is pulling down on Sanchez's head to control his posture.
Sixty Five working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixty Five is retaining full guard.
Sanchez is fighting to break Sixty Five's control of his arms but Sixty Five is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sixty Five holds on and takes a little breather. #T14#
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez won't allow Sixty Five to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sixty Five is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (6) vs (13) Sixty Five
Sixty Five is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sixty Five trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five wins on points by 13 to 6.
A very excited looking Android Sixty Five 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 152 Beat The Man 3
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Arelvam Sadrano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Sadrano with that takedown attempt.
Sadrano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Sanchez feints and as Sadrano raises his hands in defense, Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadrano (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadrano is retaining full guard.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sadrano is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadrano is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sadrano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez trying to move into half guard but instead Sadrano has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadrano (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Sadrano content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Sadrano postures up.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle here but Sadrano uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (5) vs (2) Sanchez
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Sadrano gets to mount! Sanchez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sadrano (7) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to hold on but Sadrano postures up.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sadrano avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
Sadrano controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadrano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sadrano controlling his opponent.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to hold on but Sadrano pushes him away.#T4#
Sadrano controlling the position easily from mount.
Sadrano avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
Sadrano controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Sadrano is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Sadrano keeps him under control.
Sadrano stalling.
Sadrano is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB#
Sadrano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sadrano not doing much here.
Sadrano trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez wants to control but Sadrano is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Still in half guard, Sadrano seems content to control.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Sadrano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanchez trying to control here.
#T9#
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sadrano jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (10) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez is trying to control Sadrano's posture but Sadrano avoids it.
Sadrano is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sanchez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Sadrano works to advance to full mount. Sanchez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sadrano (12) vs (2) Sanchez#T10#
Sanchez wants to hold on but Sadrano pushes him away.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Sadrano maintains control.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Sadrano pushes him away.
Sadrano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez regains half guard.#T11#
Sadrano controlling the action here.
Sanchez wants to control but Sadrano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sadrano manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (15) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to hold on but Sadrano pushes him away.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Sanchez wants to hold on but Sadrano pushes him away.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sadrano has a good base and remains in mount.
Sadrano controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Sadrano pushes him away.
Sadrano controlling from mount.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Sadrano pushes him away. #T13#
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sadrano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Sadrano postures up.
Sadrano content just to control the position here. #T14#
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Sadrano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sadrano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadrano takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A very excited looking Arelvam Sadrano 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 148 Soderberg vs Berendas
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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Great Scott!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Sanchez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Scott to the ground. Sanchez is now in Scott's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (0) Scott
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Scott trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sanchez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scott! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanchez (2) vs (4) Scott
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Scott controlling the position.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott controlling from side mount.
Sanchez wants to control but Scott postures up.#T2#
Sanchez looks to move to half guard but instead Scott has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (2) vs (6) Scott
Scott controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Scott looking for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez regains half guard.#SUB2#
Scott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez has a hand on Scott's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Scott takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (2) vs (9) Scott#T4#
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Scott postures up.#SUB2#
Scott goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (4) vs (9) Scott#T5#
Scott pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Scott is pulling down on Sanchez's head to control his posture.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scott defends it well.
Sanchez is looking to pass Scott's guard but actually Scott recovers to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scott can do anything to dispel that myth.#T6#
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (7) vs (9) Scott
A control attempt from Scott but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (9) vs (9) Scott
Scott can't escape the position.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Scott to control.#T7##SUB#
Sanchez is working for a guillotine from mount but Scott frees his head quite easily.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Sanchez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Sanchez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Scott has worked his arm free - good work by Scott!
Sanchez moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (11) vs (9) Scott
Sanchez forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (14) vs (9) Scott#T8#
Scott can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Sanchez working for a choke but Scott reverses nicely into Sanchez 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (14) vs (11) Scott
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez looking to control.
#T9#
Scott stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (14) vs (14) Scott
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scott's best efforts.
Sanchez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Scott is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Scott is trying for a kimura here. Sanchez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Scott wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Great Scott!
An out of breath Great Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 140 Solo vs Barnes
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Barnes manages to pull guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Barnes is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it. #T2#
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes trying to control here.
#SUB#
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Sanchez is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (3) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanchez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Sanchez fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Sanchez looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnes defends it well.
Barnes tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine from mount but Barnes is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Sanchez has control of Barnes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barnes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Sanchez tries to control but Barnes wriggling away. #SUB#
Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Barnes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes Barnes's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (8) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes wants to control his opponent's hands but Sanchez gets his hands free. #SUB#
Barnes 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 Sanchez gets his way!
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Sanchez keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barnes gets full guard.
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#T10##SUB#
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes trying to control here.
Sanchez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (11) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (14) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
Sanchez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barnes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barnes breaks Sanchez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (14) vs (2) Barnes#T11#
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes controlling the action here.#T12#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Sanchez is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Sanchez trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
An out of breath Rodrigo Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 136 Chai vs Thumb
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Lester Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.#TD2#
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Sanchez
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Green has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Green working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Green keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.#T2#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Green's guard.
Green has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Green passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Green controlling the pace.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Still in half guard, Green seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #T4#
Green is just content to waste time from the top position. Sanchez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Green 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.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Green wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Green engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Green looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Green 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.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Green is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Green has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Green wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T7#
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Green passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanchez is not content to let Green control the position.
Green happy to just control the position for now.
Sanchez is not content to let Green control the position. #T8#
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Green wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Sanchez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Green's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Green takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard. #T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Green advancing to mount.
Green trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanchez wants to control but Green passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Green (8) vs (2) Sanchez
Green just content to control the position.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Sanchez being controlled for a moment.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.#T12#
Sanchez prevents Green from moving into mount.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face as Green controls the position. #T13#
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green tries to move to mount but Sanchez blocks the move with his legs.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working. #SUB#
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Green tries to move to mount but Sanchez blocks the move with his legs.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Lester Green thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 130 Schaubi vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Radoslaw Badowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Badowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Badowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Sanchez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sanchez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Badowski'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.
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Badowski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Badowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez has Badowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Badowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Badowski controls the pace.#SUB2#
Badowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Badowski has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Badowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Badowski (3) vs (0) Sanchez
Badowski tries to advance to mount but Sanchez denies him.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Badowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working. #SUB#
Badowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Badowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Badowski wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Badowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Badowski is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Badowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Badowski trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away. #SUB#
Badowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Badowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez is trying to control Badowski's posture but Badowski avoids it. #SUB#
Badowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Badowski trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Badowski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanchez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Badowski but great work by Sanchez. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Badowski (3) vs (4) Sanchez
Badowski is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Badowski tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Badowski, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura but Badowski is defending well.
Sanchez looks winded!
Badowski struggling a bit here.#T7#
Badowski is trying to work for a sweep but Sanchez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Badowski (3) vs (6) Sanchez
Badowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Badowski tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Badowski tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez tries to control but Badowski wriggling away. #T8#
Badowski tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Badowski reaches up to try and pull Sanchez in and control his posture, but Sanchez latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Badowski taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Sanchez!
A very excited looking Rodrigo Sanchez 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 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Matthew Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Sanchez wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side#TD#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Smith forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #T2#
Smith passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Smith content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanchez for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Smith controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez looks winded!
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is taking a breather. Sanchez 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.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #T5#
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Sanchez is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Smith is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith not doing much here.
#T9##SUB#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith controlling the action here.#SUB#
Smith is working for a kimura here but Sanchez manages to reverse the position and he's now in Smith's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (5) vs (2) Sanchez#SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Smith is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Smith has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T11##SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying for a kimura here. Smith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sanchez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Sanchez!
Rodrigo Sanchez 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 118 Cheese vs Dew
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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ishida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Ishida gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Ishida
Ishida is controlling the pace.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ishida drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Ishida off! Ishida jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez trying to control the position here. #T1#
Ishida forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ishida prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Ishida is controlling the pace.
#T2##SUB2#
Ishida looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Ishida has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sanchez defend it? Ishida steps over the head and cranks it - Sanchez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ishida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mitsuhiro Ishida! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Sanchez tries to work over Hideyoshi's front leg with a kick but Hideyoshi checks it.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Hideyoshi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hideyoshi lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hideyoshi tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sanchez looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Hideyoshi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hideyoshi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hideyoshi rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but Hideyoshi stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Hideyoshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Hideyoshi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sanchez is trying to defend but Hideyoshi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hideyoshi controlling the action here. #T2#
Sanchez wants to control but Hideyoshi is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Hideyoshi seems content to control.#SUB#
Hideyoshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi stalling. #T3#
Hideyoshi is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Hideyoshi controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hideyoshi lands a nice short elbow.
Hideyoshi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hideyoshi is looking to pass Sanchez's guard but actually Sanchez recovers to full guard.
Hideyoshi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hideyoshi preventing the sweep.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Hideyoshi tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hideyoshi scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Hideyoshi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Hideyoshi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hideyoshi showed some decent athleticism there.
Hideyoshi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hideyoshi is working away from the top position though.
Hideyoshi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideyoshi wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Hideyoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hideyoshi controlling the action here.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hideyoshi trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Hideyoshi controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Hideyoshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Hideyoshi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hideyoshi is controlling the pace.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Hideyoshi is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Hideyoshi is controlling well.
#T3#
Hideyoshi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hideyoshi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hideyoshi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hideyoshi is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hideyoshi in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hideyoshi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hideyoshi 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hideyoshi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanchez for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hideyoshi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hideyoshi in particular looking to stall.
Hideyoshi continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideyoshi trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #T1#
Hideyoshi is controlling the pace.
Sanchez won't allow Hideyoshi to pass to mount.
Hideyoshi winds up and cracks Sanchez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez wants to control but Hideyoshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hideyoshi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hideyoshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Hideyoshi seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hideyoshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Hideyoshi is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Hideyoshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hideyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hideyoshi stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Hideyoshi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanchez uses from the top position. #T3##SUB#
Sanchez is posturing up here but Hideyoshi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sanchez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sanchez has to tap! Slick submission there by Hideyoshi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toyotomi Hideyoshi! |
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