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Event:
CFC CG 11
Date: May 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sixty Five is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blue sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blue has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blue tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sixty Five defends well and Blue ends up having to push Sixty Five into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Blue moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Sixty Five jumps guard and drags Blue to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixty Five is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sixty Five escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sixty Five working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sixty Five looking for a sweep. Not yet Sixty Five, not yet. #T1#
Sixty Five is pulling down on Blue's head to control his posture.
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Sixty Five can't keep his opponent in guard - Blue advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Blue is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Blue is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sixty Five doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blue. #SUB2#
Blue is trying to work for a kimura but Sixty Five is defending well.
#T2#
Sixty Five trying to get back to full guard but Blue takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (3) Blue
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sixty Five regains half guard.
Blue is looking to advance position but Sixty Five won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sixty Five manages to get to full guard.
Blue looking to pass the guard.
Blue pushing down on Sixty Five's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sixty Five wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
#T3#
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Sixty Five is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is defending against the submission attempts here by Blue.
#SUB2#
Blue wants to work for an arm triangle but Sixty Five is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sixty Five is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Blue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sixty Five sees it coming and defends easily.
Blue is thwarting Sixty Five's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sixty Five moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Sixty Five is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blue looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Blue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blue trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Blue forces his way into half guard.
Sixty Five is looking to improve his position.
#T5##SUB2#
Blue is looking for a kimura here.
Blue wants to pass to mount but Sixty Five is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sixty Five manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sixty Five 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.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.
Blue slips nicely into half guard.
Sixty Five is pressing down on Blue's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Sixty Five working a defensive guard here.
Sixty Five can't keep his opponent in guard - Blue advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Blue is trying to work for a kimura but Sixty Five is defending well.
Sixty Five wants to get back to full guard.
Blue passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (6) Blue
Sixty Five is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sixty Five is trying to escape the mount.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Blue wants to finish this one by submission but Sixty Five is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blue. #T7#
Sixty Five 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.
Sixty Five wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Sixty Five tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Sixty Five is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sixty Five trying to control but Blue postures up.
Blue is pressing down on Sixty Five's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sixty Five is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sixty Five is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Blue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sixty Five has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8##SUB2#
Blue is trying to work for a kimura but Sixty Five is defending well.
#SUB#
Sixty Five actively working from the bottom here.
Sixty Five has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.
Sixty Five is refusing to be controlled, as Blue sits in half guard.
Sixty Five wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Sixty Five is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sixty Five looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixty Five trying to get back to full guard but Blue takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (9) Blue
Sixty Five is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blue tries to control but Sixty Five wriggling away. #SUB2#
Blue is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sixty Five has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sixty Five really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Sixty Five wants to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Sixty Five gets back to half guard.
Sixty Five tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Blue is looking for a kimura here.
Sixty Five is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sixty Five avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sixty Five is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold.
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Sixty Five is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Sixty Five gets full guard.
Blue trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sixty Five has his foot on Blue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue works his way back into a safe position though.
Sixty Five is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sixty Five working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blue slips nicely into half guard.
Blue has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (12) Blue#T12#
Sixty Five is squirming around, avoiding Blue's attempts to control the action.
Sixty Five has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (0) vs (15) Blue#SUB2#
Blue is persistently looking for the submission but Sixty Five is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Blue is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blue avoiding Sixty Five 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Blue patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T13#
I really don't envy Sixty Five right now.
#SUB2#
Blue has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Blue is trying to stick to Sixty Five's back but Sixty Five is turning into Blue. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blue's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sixty Five. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (15) Blue
Sixty Five passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (15) Blue
Blue is looking to reverse the position.
Blue gets back to half guard.
Sixty Five wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Blue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Sixty Five sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard.
Sixty Five prevents Blue from improving his position.
Sixty Five frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (8) vs (15) Blue
Blue tries to improve his position but instead Sixty Five has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (11) vs (15) Blue#SUB#
Sixty Five is persistently looking for the submission but Blue is defending it well.
I really don't envy Blue right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue wins on points by 15 to 11.
Satan Blue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Douglas Muir!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Blue has closed the distance and engaged Muir in a clinch.
Muir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Blue manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Blue pushes a forearm under Muir's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Muir is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satan Blue!
During a confident post fight interview, Satan Blue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kurt Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blue stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinhardt. Reinhardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Blue feinted with a counter takedown.
Reinhardt fails with the takedown#TD#
and Blue counters with a single leg into guard. Reinhardt didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Reinhardt
Satan Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Reinhardt.#SUB2#
Reinhardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blue passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Reinhardt
Reinhardt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Blue working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blue tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reinhardt is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Blue tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blue has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reinhardt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Blue is trying to get an arm triangle but Reinhardt is defending well. #SUB#
Blue tries for a kimura but Reinhardt is defending well. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reinhardt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reinhardt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Blue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reinhardt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reinhardt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reinhardt tries to buck Blue off but Blue is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Blue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reinhardt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reinhardt is looking to regain half guard here but Blue keeps moving and retains side control.
Blue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reinhardt keeps working.
Reinhardt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Blue wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reinhardt, who protects the arm well.
Reinhardt tries to bench press Blue off him but Blue keeps the position.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Reinhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reinhardt has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Blue tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Blue looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Blue is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Reinhardt looks calm but he's in trouble here. Blue gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Reinhardt is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Blue lets go of the hold and Reinhardt can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAH 112
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Blue feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Robson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blue gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robson counters with a right hand to the body.
A clash of legs there as Blue blocks the low kick.
Robson misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Blue counters with a shoot takedown. Robson fights it but they end up in guard.
Robson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blue is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is pushing down on Robson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robson is fighting to maintain full guard but Blue has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robson wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
#T1#
Blue not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blue with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robson is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold.
Blue thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura but Robson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blue to get the leverage.
Robson is holding on to half guard well.
Robson is looking for a sweep. Blue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Blue scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blue is pressing down on Robson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robson is holding on for now.
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Robson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blue throwing shots but Robson is blocking nicely.
Blue prevents Robson from improving his position.
Blue seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blue is taking a breather. Robson 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.
Robson wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Robson wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robson keeps trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Blue is working for a kimura but Robson is defending it quite comfortably.
Blue lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Blue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blue working over Robson with some ground and pound. Robson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robson keeps working. #SUB#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robson is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold.
Robson tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg. #T4#
Blue lands with a punch from half guard.
Blue controlling the action here.
Robson is refusing to be controlled, as Blue sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robson avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura but Robson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blue to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satan Blue dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Robson misses with a few strikes there.
Blue seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blue has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blue.
Robson throws a series of punches but Blue avoids them all with ease.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Blue forces Robson back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Blue stalling against the cage.
Blue looking for a takedown. #T1#
Blue slows down the pace here.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Blue jumps guard and drags Robson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Blue has his foot on Robson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Blue is looking for a triangle but Robson pushes his legs off easily.
Robson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Blue is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Robson rolls with it to try and escape but Blue cranks on the arm and Robson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MMAH 107
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Singer misses with a double jab.
Blue shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singer defends it nicely.
Blue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singer but Singer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Singer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satan Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Singer misses its intended target.
Singer stuffs the takedown attempt from Blue. Blue gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Singer lands with an uppercut that bounces Blue off the cage and back into range.
Blue misses with a takedown
and Singer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blue thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Singer as Blue shoots in.
Singer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blue shoots in for a takedown but Singer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blue shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singer sprawls well. Singer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blue gets slowly back to his feet.
Singer leaves Blue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Singer looks to throw the jab but Blue is out of range.
Singer tries to bum rush Blue with a series of wild strikes but Blue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Satan Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blue blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blue.
Singer misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming.
Singer has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Singer throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Blue counters with a nice double leg into side control. Singer won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Singer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue tries to move to full mount but Singer actually manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Singer pushes Blue off looking to stand but Blue dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Blue 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.
Blue throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blue wants to take a breather but Singer is having none of it.
Blue is really struggling to control Singer but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singer is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blue stalling away here and it's allowed Singer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Singer keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Blue in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Blue manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Singer on his heels. He'll look to pass Singer's guard now, I'm sure.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singer is keeping the position for now.
Blue sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Singer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blue fails with the takedown
and Singer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blue fails with a takedown attempt.
Blue shoots for a double leg takedown but Singer sprawls well. He's pushed Blue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satan Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue has his takedown stuffed
enabling Singer to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Singer as Blue shoots in.
Singer misses with a hook. Blue ducked under it nicely.
Blue gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Singer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saul Singer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Blue shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Singer counter with a right hand.
Blue misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Singer counters with a nice right hand that sends Blue toppling to the canvas! Blue scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Singer finish him?!#ROC2#Blue is rocked!
Blue shoots for a takedown but Singer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singer slaps away a takedown attempt from Blue, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Singer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singer throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blue has his takedown stuffed
and Singer counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Blue has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Saul Singer! |
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Event:
MMAH 102
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blue.
And Balboa tries to counter it with a takedown but Blue pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Blue decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Balboa tries to kick Blue off in order to stand up. Blue Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blue advances to full mount.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue controlling from the full mount.
Balboa is in a horrible position here. Blue smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Blue postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Balboa looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Blue looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blue prevents Balboa from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Balboa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
Balboa working to try and regain half guard.
Blue content just to control the position here.
Balboa tries to lock up and control but Blue gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balboa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blue working the ground and pound effectively.
Balboa is trying desperately to improve position.
Balboa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blue takes Balboa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Balboa is in trouble. #SUB#
Blue looking for the choke but no joy.
Balboa prevents Blue from getting a body triangle.
Blue not allowing Balboa to control his hands. #SUB#
Blue is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Balboa taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Blue.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Rocky Balboa had this to say: 'Thanks Silverguard Outfitters, Furnace Performance, and MMA Helsieki. I will work for a shot at the Title.'. |
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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blue fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Standish counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Standish. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Standish
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
Blue pulls Standish in close to prevent any damage.
Standish 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blue isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Standish stacks Blue on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Standish! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Standish
Standish in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Blue stops Standish from passing to mount.
Standish wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue wants to control but Standish postures up.#T2#
Standish tries to advance to mount but Blue instead regains half guard.
Standish wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Standish is trying to work for a kimura but Blue is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish controlling the action here.
Standish trying to mount his opponent but Blue defends it. #T3#
Blue is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Blue moves into full guard.
Standish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Standish tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Blue 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.#T4#
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blue trying to control the position.
Standish advances to half guard.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Standish is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
It looks like Standish 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.
Blue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blue.
Standish's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Blue working for a triangle but Standish defends it easily.
Blue 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.#T6#
Standish showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blue looking to control but Standish passes into half guard.
Standish is looking to pass Blue's guard but actually Blue recovers to full guard.
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck.
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Standish is proving a slippery customer.
Blue being controlled here, momentarily.
Standish looking to sit in guard and control but Blue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (5) Standish#T8#
Standish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Standish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Standish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (7) Standish
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Standish advances to half guard.
Standish trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Standish performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Blue is controlling Standish's trapped leg to prevent Standish from advancing to side control.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
Blue won't allow Standish to pass to mount. #T11#
Standish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Standish frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (2) vs (10) Standish
Standish controlling from the full mount.
Blue tries to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
Standish tries to control but Blue wriggling away.
Blue has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Standish's lack of action.
Blue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Blue keeping full guard, as Standish tries to pass.
Blue is pulling down on Standish's head to control his posture.
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue is trying to control the position but Standish postures up.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue is trying to control the position but Standish postures up. #T13#
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Standish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Standish postures up.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Standish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Standish sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard.
Blue won't allow Standish to pass to mount.
Blue desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blue is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 10 to 2.
Niles Standish decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 217 Chai vs Grace
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; CJ Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Robinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Blue sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Robinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blue on his heels. He'll look to pass Blue's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Robinson
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Robinson#T1#
Blue passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Blue tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it. #T2#
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Blue works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Robinson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Blue has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (8) vs (2) Robinson#SUB#
Robinson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blue's arms.
Blue is trying to stick to Robinson's back but Robinson is turning into Blue. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blue's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robinson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (8) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Blue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robinson trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB#
Robinson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Blue has locked up a guillotine! Blue's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Robinson is holding on here and Blue must be using up a lot of energy. Robinson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Blue gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Satan Blue!
A very excited looking Satan Blue 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 213 Majere vs Makarov
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Blue gets tackled into the cage by Barnett. Barnett maintains the clinch. #TD#
Blue pulls guard.
Blue looking to control.
Blue looking for a sweep. Not yet Blue, not yet.
Barnett is looking to advance position but Blue has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (4) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett wants to control but Blue is having none of it.#SUB#
Blue with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blue wants to control the pace but Barnett is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Barnett is desperately trying to improve his position but Blue has a good base and remains in mount.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnett tries to lock up and control but Blue gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control.
Barnett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blue moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (7) vs (0) Barnett#T2#
Barnett trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Blue is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnett is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Blue gets his hands free as Barnett looks to control. #SUB#
Barnett 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 Blue gets his way!
I really don't envy Barnett right now.
Blue tries to keep control of the position but Barnett is staying busy.#SUB#
Barnett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Blue is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barnett defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Blue doesn't have the hooks in and Barnett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (7) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue 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.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Barnett won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Blue can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Blue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
Blue wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Blue is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Blue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blue has control of Barnett's left arm, preventing Barnett from doing any damage.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barnett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blue dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (9) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett looking to control but Blue passes into half guard.
Barnett tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.#SUB#
Blue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Blue is trying to control. Barnett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Blue has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (12) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Blue has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (15) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett can't escape the position.
Barnett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blue trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett tries to hold on but Blue postures up.#T8#
Blue manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Blue (18) vs (2) Barnett#SUB#
Blue looking to break Barnett's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Barnett remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blue will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Blue tries to keep control of the position but Barnett is staying busy.#SUB#
Barnett showing good submission defense here.
Barnett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Barnett showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Blue looking for the choke but no joy. #T9#
Barnett looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blue.
#SUB#
Blue is cranking Barnett's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Barnett! He's tightened the choke and Barnett is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Satan Blue!
A relieved looking Satan Blue 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 203 Chai vs Shalit
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gerbandi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gerbandi stuffs the takedown attempt from Blue. Blue gets slowly back to his feet.
Blue shoots for a takedown but Gerbandi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gerbandi attempts a counter takedown but Blue avoids it well and moves away.
Dani Gerbandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satan Blue.#CL#
Gerbandi moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gerbandi has hold of one of Blue's legs. Blue is fighting the takedown attempt but Gerbandi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Blue#SUB2#
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Blue's legs - danger averted.
Gerbandi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Blue has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Blue controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Gerbandi is very close to passing his half guard.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Blue is refusing to be controlled, as Gerbandi sits in half guard.
Blue is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Blue keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi pushes down on Blue's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gerbandi wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #T4#
Blue works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi passes Blue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Gerbandi is very close to passing his half guard.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Blue is defending well. #T5#
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away.
Blue trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blue wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
#T6##SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blue sees it coming and defends easily.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Blue is defending well.
Blue regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Blue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Blue#SUB#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blue defends it easily.
Blue won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Blue defends it easily.
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (2) Blue
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8##SUB2#
Blue has his foot on Gerbandi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerbandi works his way back into a safe position though.
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gerbandi slips nicely into half guard.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
Blue is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blue sees it coming and defends easily.
Gerbandi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gerbandi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Blue
Blue stops Gerbandi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Blue is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Blue is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gerbandi looking to control but Blue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blue has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gerbandi's lack of action.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Blue is having none of it.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Blue gets back to full guard.
Blue keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue looking to control but Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Gerbandi wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue looking to control.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Gerbandi trying to move into half guard but instead Blue has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (4) Blue
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Gerbandi working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue passes into half guard.
Blue wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping him busy.
Blue prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.#T14#
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blue slows the pace down in half guard.
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi is in trouble now - Blue has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (7) Blue
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gerbandi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi 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 194 Macker vs Zulu
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Kimura#SUB#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura prevents Blue from improving his position.
Blue is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Kimura trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom. #T1#
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.#SUB#
Blue is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kimura throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Blue's body to avoid the submission. Blue has instead reached around Kimura's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Blue arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blue napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blue (0) vs (4) Mack
Blue regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mack's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy's Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Blue trying to control here.
Mack is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mack defends well.
Mack 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mack wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Mack trying to move into half guard but instead Blue has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (4) Mack
Blue is stalling in the full guard.
Mack keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Mack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (6) Mack
Mack wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Mack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mack pushing down on Blue's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blue moves into full guard.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (4) vs (6) Mack
Mack 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: Blue (4) vs (8) Mack
Blue is concentrating on defense, preventing Mack from advancing position. #T3#
Blue is not content to let Mack control the position.
Blue gets full guard.
Blue controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself.
Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue wants to sweep here but Mack controlling him for the moment.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Blue.
Mack showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB#
Blue working for a triangle but Mack defends it easily.
Mack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mack won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Mack postures up.
Mack wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue keeping full guard, as Mack tries to pass.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mack forces his way into half guard.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mack's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (8) vs (8) Mack
Blue biding his time, looking for the opening.
Blue doesn't have the hooks in and Mack manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (8) vs (10) Mack
Mack wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue 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.
Mack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard.
Blue gets full guard.#T6#
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mack is pushing down on Blue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blue is fighting to maintain full guard but Mack has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mack is keen to just control but Blue is a slippery customer.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Blue is defending well. #SUB2#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Mack has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mack is working for a kimura but Blue is defending it quite comfortably.
Blue is looking to control Mack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?#T7#
Mack wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack postures up.
Mack looking to sit in guard and control but Blue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (10) vs (10) Mack
Mack looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blue puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T8#
Blue is pressing down on Mack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mack is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blue advances to half guard.
Mack is trying to control but can't.
Blue trying to pass the guard but Mack defending well.
Blue stalling.
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mack manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Blue trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Blue is pushing down on Mack's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mack is fighting to maintain full guard but Blue has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mack wants to control but Blue is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Blue 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.
Mack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10##SUB2#
Mack working for a triangle but Blue defends it easily.
Blue advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (13) vs (10) Mack
Blue controls the position.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mack! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (15) vs (10) Mack
Mack regains half guard.
Mack moves into full guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Mack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mack has an active guard here but Blue has managed to pass into half guard.
Mack wants to control the action here but instead Blue manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (18) vs (10) Mack
Mack tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away. #T12#
Blue pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mack is trying desperately to improve position.
Blue pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mack wants to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mack 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: Blue (18) vs (12) Mack#T13#
Mack slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Mack 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.
Blue is pressing down on Mack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack preventing the sweep. #T14#
Mack stands and throws Blue's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (18) vs (15) Mack#SUB2#
Mack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blue, who protects the arm well.
Mack working away.
Blue manages to get back to half guard.
Mack wants to pass to mount but Blue is defending the position. #SUB#
Mack is looking to stall in half guard but Blue is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Mack taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue!
An out of breath Satan Blue 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 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Castro instigates a clinch.
Castro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blue is defending well.#TD#
Blue jumps into guard, dragging Castro to the mat.
Castro is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Blue throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castro pushing down on Blue's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Castro prevents Blue from improving his position.
Castro is looking to advance position but Blue won't allow it.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy's Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Castro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Castro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Blue trying to control but Castro postures up.
Blue tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Castro prevents Blue from improving his position.
Castro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blue is controlling Castro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Castro tries to pass to full mount but Blue defends it.
Blue wants to control but Castro is keeping busy.
#T2#
Blue keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Castro tries to pass to full mount but Blue defends it.
Castro controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Castro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Castro#T3#
Castro wants to sweep here but Blue controlling him for the moment.
Castro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Blue trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Castro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Castro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castro working a defensive guard here.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castro is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue advances to half guard.
Castro is looking for a sweep. Blue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Castro is staying active underneath Blue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro is looking for a sweep. Blue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Blue 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#
Castro looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Blue trying to control from half guard but Castro is working away. #SUB#
Blue 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.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Blue wants to take a breather but Castro is having none of it.
Blue is really struggling to control Castro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Castro tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.
Castro won't allow Blue to pass to mount.
Castro tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Castro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blue wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving. #T8#
Blue looking to pass the guard.
Castro can't keep his opponent in guard - Blue advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Blue seems to be looking for submissions.
Blue prevents Castro from improving his position.
Castro wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Castro is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Castro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Blue has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Castro
Castro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Blue is working for a guillotine from mount but Castro frees his head quite easily.
Blue fails to take his opponent's back. #T10#
Blue avoids the attempt from Castro to control.
Castro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blue haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Castro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Castro keeping control of the position.
Blue is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (8) vs (0) Castro
Castro tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away. #T11#
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Castro has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (11) vs (0) Castro#SUB#
Blue looking for the choke from the back.
Castro can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Blue looking for the choke from the back.
Blue tries to keep control of the position but Castro is staying busy.
Castro is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Blue off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Castro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Castro tries to escape the position.
Blue is not going to allow Castro to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
Blue keeps control of the position as Castro tries to break free.
Castro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Blue tries to get the hooks in deep but Castro pushed the leg off.
Castro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Castro trying to control the action but Blue just sinks the hooks in.
Castro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13##SUB#
Blue is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Castro is defending well though. Blue let's go of the attempt for now.
Blue is trying to stick to Castro's back but Castro is turning into Blue. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blue's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Castro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (11) vs (2) Castro
Blue is pulling down on Castro's head to control his posture.
Blue keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Castro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blue looking for a sweep. Not yet Blue, not yet.
Castro wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #T14##SUB#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castro is aware though and is defending well.
Castro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Castro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Castro trying to control from Blue's half guard. Blue has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Castro stands and throws Blue's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (11) vs (5) Castro
Blue is not content to let Castro control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
After winning the bout, Satan Blue thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Marcelo Castro stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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Event:
SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heliogabale is looking to counter the offense by Blue and move into the clinch.
Blue circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Blue counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Blue
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Heliogabale tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Blue trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Blue seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heliogabale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blue content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heliogabale desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blue tries to pass to full mount but Heliogabale defends it. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is defending against the submission attempts here by Blue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping him busy.
Blue controlling the pace.
Heliogabale trying to control from the bottom.
Blue controlling the action here.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Heliogabale won't allow Blue to pass to mount.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
Heliogabale is staying active underneath Blue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blue sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Blue is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blue controlling the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Blue wants to work for an arm triangle but Heliogabale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heliogabale keeps working.
Heliogabale wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Blue trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well. #SUB2#
Blue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Heliogabale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heliogabale avoid being mounted?
Blue wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping him busy.
Heliogabale is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heliogabale avoid being mounted?
Heliogabale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blue is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blue is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Blue is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Heliogabale is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 160 Berendas vs Lake
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Melia closes the distance and pushes Blue back into the cage.#TD2#
Melia has clasped his hands together around Blue's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blue (0) vs (4) Melia
Melia is staying tight to Blue's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blue is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Melia tries for a kimura but Blue is defending well.
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Melia is trying to get an arm triangle but Blue is defending well. #SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Blue tries to bench press Melia off him but Melia keeps the position.
Melia taking a breather here.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Blue prevents Melia from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Melia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Blue trying to remain calm as Melia controls from the top position.
Blue has one of Melia's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Melia wants to control for a moment but Blue uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Melia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (4) vs (4) Melia
Melia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blue content just to control the position here. #T3#
Melia is looking to improve his position but Blue isn't that keen on the idea.
Blue can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Melia stops Blue from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Melia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia prevents Blue from taking his back.#T4#
Blue controlling the pace for now.
Melia prevents Blue from taking his back.
Melia 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.
Blue is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Melia wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Blue not doing much here.
Melia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Melia keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Melia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Melia looking for a guillotine here but Blue defends easily.
Blue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Melia.
Blue trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Blue looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blue passes Melia's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Blue is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Melia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Melia trying to control from the bottom.
Blue is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (7) vs (4) Melia
Blue tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blue prevents Melia from getting the reversal.
Blue controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Blue looking to secure an arm triangle but Melia defends it well.
Melia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10##SUB#
Blue is working for a guillotine from mount but Melia frees his head quite easily.
Melia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Melia tries to hold on but Blue postures up.#SUB#
Blue goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Melia turns into him and now he's in Blue's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (7) vs (6) Melia
Blue seems keen to control Melia's posture.#T11#
Blue is trying to keep Melia in close.
Melia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Melia trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Melia looking to sit in guard and control but Blue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (9) vs (6) Melia
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blue manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (9) vs (8) Melia
Blue keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Blue controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Melia won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Melia wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue pulls Melia in to control the position. #T13##SUB#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melia is aware though and is defending well.
Melia wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue is trying to keep Melia in close.
Blue has his hands on Melia's head, controlling the position.
Blue is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blue seems keen to control Melia's posture.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T14#
Melia trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Blue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melia defends it easily.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
A relieved looking Satan Blue 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 150 Chai vs Solo
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Tyrion Slamister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Slamister gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Slamister (4) vs (0) Blue
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Blue is not content to let Slamister control the position.
Blue tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister trying to control the position but Blue is working away.
Blue gets back to half guard.#T1#
Blue is looking to control Slamister's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blue 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.
Slamister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister controlling from the top position. #T2#
Slamister passes Blue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blue is positioning himself well to prevent Slamister advancing to mount.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Slamister is very close to passing his half guard.
Slamister prevents Blue from improving his position.
Slamister tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slamister seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Blue keeping hold of Slamister's head, controlling as best he can.
Blue is refusing to be controlled, as Slamister sits in half guard.
Blue works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slamister passes Blue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blue felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Slamister is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Slamister prevents Blue from improving his position.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slamister's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slamister's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slamister (4) vs (4) Blue
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.
I really don't envy Slamister right now.
Slamister manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blue's guard. Nice work there by Slamister.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (6) vs (4) Blue#T5#
Slamister won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Slamister is looking to advance position but Blue has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slamister (6) vs (8) Blue
Slamister tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling from mount.
It looks like Blue 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.
Blue fails to take his opponent's back.
Blue content just to control the position here. #T6#
Slamister is working to get back to half guard.
Slamister tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Slamister working to try and regain half guard.
Blue content just to control the position here.
Blue prevents Slamister from getting the reversal.
Blue is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Slamister tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control.
Slamister wants to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling from mount.
Slamister tries to hold on but Blue postures up.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Slamister is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slamister wants to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling from mount.
Slamister is squirming around, avoiding Blue's attempts to control the action.
Slamister wants to control but Blue is having none of it.#T9#
Slamister is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slamister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blue controlling his opponent.
Blue is continuing to stall.
Slamister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Slamister is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slamister keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blue avoids the attempt from Slamister to control.#T11#
Slamister is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blue controlling his opponent.
Blue moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Slamister (6) vs (11) Blue
Blue is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Slamister can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Slamister right now.
#T12#
Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Slamister trying to control but not successfully.
Blue trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Slamister doesn't escape.
The adventures of Blue the control monster continue. Boring.#T13#
Slamister tries to escape the position.
Blue is riding his opponent, not letting Slamister buck him off.
Blue gets his hands free as Slamister looks to control.
Slamister is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Slamister tries to break free.
#T14#
What can Slamister do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slamister wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue wins on points by 11 to 6.
After winning the bout, Satan Blue thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dumpen enables Blue to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dumpen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blue keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dumpen's head.
Dumpen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blue is controlling him.
Blue scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blue is in close to Dumpen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dumpen is looking to stand up but Blue isn't so interested in that idea.
Blue trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blue working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dumpen's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue controlling from the top position.
Blue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dumpen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blue on the ground.#T1#
Blue lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blue works over Dumpen with some ground and pound from guard.
Blue with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blue lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blue throwing strikes but missing.
Blue lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blue lands a couple of elbows.
Blue controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dumpen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blue is controlling him. #T2#
Blue passes Dumpen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blue winds up and cracks Dumpen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blue working the head and body with strikes.
Blue looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dumpen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue working Dumpen over with strikes.
Blue working over Dumpen with some ground and pound. Dumpen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Dumpen is rocked!
Dumpen is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Dumpen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blue scores with a big shot! Dumpen's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dumpen! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satan Blue!
A victorious Satan Blue 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Sisco forces Blue back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Sisco successfully pulls guard.
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Sisco.
Blue slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blue lands a nice short elbow.
Sisco is looking to improve his position.
Sisco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blue scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blue scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blue has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blue working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sisco is bucking up trying to escape but Blue cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blue lands a big elbow.
Blue has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blue lands a big elbow. #T1#
Blue landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Sisco is rocked!
Sisco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sisco is still in real trouble! Can Blue finish him?
Blue pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blue has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sisco's face.
Blue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blue with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Blue.
Blue lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blue in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blue lands a couple of good shots and Sisco has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Blue is not going to allow Sisco to sit and survive in this position.
Blue is working the ground and pound. Can Sisco escape?
Blue gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Blue trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sisco doesn't escape.
Sisco seems to have recovered his senses.
Sisco is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Can Sisco hold on?! Blue is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Blue looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Blue cracks Sisco with a big shot to the side of the head Sisco is covering up - he's in big trouble! Blue connects with another shot that knocks Sisco out cold! Blue stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Satan Blue!
An out of breath Satan Blue 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kha changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blue looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Kha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blue is trying to control Kha's posture but Kha avoids it.
Blue is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kha is staying active.
Blue tries to bench press Kha off him but Kha keeps the position.
Kha has knee on belly momentarily but Blue bucks him off and regains half guard.
Blue manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blue holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Blue is in close to Kha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kha is trying to control the position but Blue postures up.
Blue 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.
Kha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Blue regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blue is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Blue looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Kha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blue takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blue not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kha has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Blue is looking to advance position but Kha won't allow it.
Blue trying to control the action but Kha is working from the bottom.
Kha won't allow Blue to pass to mount.
Kha is staying active underneath Blue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blue lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Kha taking some punishment here, with Blue in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blue in particular looking to stall.
Kha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blue thows a huge punch but Kha dodges it nicely.
Kha is breathing heavily.
Blue lands with a punch from half guard.
Blue slips a nice elbow through Kha's hands, connecting with Kha's forehead.
Blue is nestled in close to Kha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blue moves nicely into side control.
Blue has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kha!#T4#
Blue punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Blue connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blue lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blue landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue lands a big elbow.
Blue working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Blue working the ground and pound effectively.
Kha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blue on the ground.
Blue working Kha over with strikes here.
Blue unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Blue.#ROC2#Kha is rocked!
A big strike lands for Blue! That's really hurt Kha and he's turned his back - Blue keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Blue jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satan Blue!
A relieved looking Satan Blue thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Un Kha had this to say: 'i'll be back!'. |
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Event:
SSG 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Barrett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simmons drives through and clinches with Blue against the cage.
#TD2#
Simmons gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Simmons
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blue.
Simmons is fighting to break Blue's control of his arms but Blue is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is pulling down on Simmons's head to control his posture.
Blue 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.
Blue wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Simmons wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue pulls Simmons in close to prevent any damage.
Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simmons looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Blue pulls Simmons in close to his closed guard and prevents Simmons from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simmons trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there.
Blue pulls Simmons in close to prevent any damage.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Blue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simmons manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Simmons#T3##SUB2#
Simmons looking for a triangle here. Blue is fighting it but it looks tight! Simmons pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blue is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Barrett Simmons!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Barrett Simmons waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 132 Bandini vs Chai
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vitor Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blue quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Blue
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue is positioning himself well to prevent Santos advancing to mount.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blue.
Blue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Santos wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Blue has his hands on Santos's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Santos stands and throws Blue's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Blue
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Blue wants to control but Santos postures up.
Santos wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue controls the position for a moment.#T3#
Santos looking to control but instead Blue has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg. #SUB#
Blue is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Santos has latched onto it... Big trouble! Santos pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Blue is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Santos! |
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