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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
San shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vilmat but Vilmat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vilmat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but San manages to circle out of the way.
San misses with a takedown attempt - Vilmat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
San darts in and clinches Vilmat up against the cage.
Vilmat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. San is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vilmat gets underhooks to prevent San's takedown attempt.
Johnny Vilmat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance San.
Vilmat tries to score a body lock takedown but San shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
San is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vilmat is defending well.
Vilmat stops a takedown attempt from San.
Vilmat is trying to drag San to the mat but San just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San tries for a takedown but Vilmat manages to get underhooks.
Vilmat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. San fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
San moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##TD2#
San gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vilmat (0) vs (2) San
Vilmat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Vilmat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (2) San
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San wants to improve his position but instead Vilmat has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilmat trying to control from half guard but San is working away.
Vilmat tries to pass to full mount but San defends it. #SUB#
Vilmat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
San wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
San won't allow Vilmat to pass to mount.
San trying to control but Vilmat postures up.
Vilmat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vilmat tries to pass the half guard into mount. San knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Vilmat is trying to control the action in half guard but San is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vilmat is working for a kimura but San is defending it quite comfortably.
San tries to get to full guard but Vilmat has control of the leg.
San trying to control here.
Vilmat wants to take a breather but San is having none of it. #SUB2#
San looking for submissions off his back.
San is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Vilmat is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from San as he works his way to full guard.
Vilmat 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. #SUB2#
San is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (4) San
San wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vilmat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilmat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Vilmat 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: Vilmat (4) vs (4) San
San gets full guard.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. San swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
San has his foot on Vilmat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vilmat works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vilmat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (4) vs (6) San
San preventing the sweep.
San is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Vilmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
San forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vilmat defends it well.
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
San frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (4) vs (9) San
San wants to take Vilmat's back here but Vilmat is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vilmat is trying to escape the mount.
San fails to advance to Vilmat's back.
Vilmat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vilmat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vilmat is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vilmat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San. #T8#
San frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (4) vs (12) San
San wants to take his opponent's back but instead Vilmat manages to regain half guard.
Vilmat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San is looking to pass into half guard but Vilmat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vilmat is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (6) vs (12) San
San trying to keep a closed guard but Vilmat is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
San is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vilmat is aware though and is defending well.
San keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully. #T9#
Vilmat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
San keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (6) vs (14) San
San trying to control but Vilmat is working from the bottom.
San passes Vilmat's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Vilmat trying to hold on to San's head to control him but San postures up.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well. #SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vilmat wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
Vilmat is staying active underneath San, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
San seems to be working for a kimura but Vilmat defends the submission attempt.
San prevents Vilmat from improving his position.#T11#
San trying to pass the guard but Vilmat defending well.
Vilmat is trying to maintain the position but San is very close to passing his half guard.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well.
Vilmat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of San's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take San's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vilmat (10) vs (14) San
Vilmat is looking to control San but San is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be San right now.
San breaks Vilmat's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (10) vs (16) San#T12##SUB#
Vilmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vilmat looking to control.
San passes Vilmat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
San moves into full mount! Vilmat won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (10) vs (19) San
Vilmat is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
San goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vilmat turns into him and now he's in San's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (12) vs (19) San#SUB2#
San is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13##SUB2#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vilmat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vilmat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Vilmat sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
San escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vilmat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. San swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
San wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilmat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
San keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vilmat trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
San wins on points by 19 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Vilmat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edison tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vilmat manages to circle out of the way.
Vilmat shoots and misses #CL#
and Edison moves into the clinch.#TD#
Edison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Vilmat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vilmat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilmat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Edison haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Edison keeping full guard, as Vilmat tries to pass. #T1#
Vilmat preventing the sweep.
Vilmat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Vilmat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Edison manages to get to full guard.
Edison is trying to control the position but Vilmat postures up.
Vilmat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
Edison controls Vilmat momentarily but Vilmat frees himself.
Edison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Edison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vilmat is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Edison is looking for a triangle but Vilmat pushes his legs off easily.
Vilmat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Edison keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
Vilmat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Edison looking to control.
Edison looking for a sweep. Not yet Edison, not yet.
Edison controls Vilmat momentarily but Vilmat frees himself.
Edison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Edison 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: Edison (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.
Vilmat is trying to maintain the position but Edison 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.
Vilmat won't allow Edison to pass to mount.
Vilmat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Edison postures up.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison forces his way into half guard.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Vilmat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vilmat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Edison looking to pass the guard.
Edison passes into half guard.
Vilmat trying to control but Edison postures up.
#SUB2#
Vilmat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Edison trying to pass the guard but Vilmat defending well.
Vilmat is trying to maintain the position but Edison is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vilmat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vilmat trying to control the position.
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Vilmat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Edison pushing down on Vilmat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Edison seems to be working for a kimura but Vilmat defends the submission attempt.
Vilmat is staying active underneath Edison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well. #SUB2#
Vilmat looking for submissions off his back.
Vilmat keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Edison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Vilmat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vilmat is pulling down on Edison's head. It's preventing any offense from Edison, at least for the moment.
Edison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Edison passes Vilmat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Edison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vilmat! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Edison passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (8) vs (0) Vilmat
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Vilmat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (8) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilmat tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vilmat is one step ahead there.
Vilmat pushes down on Edison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Edison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9##SUB#
Vilmat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Vilmat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Edison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Edison has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (10) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Vilmat pulls Edison in close to his closed guard and prevents Edison from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Vilmat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edison is aware though and is defending well.
Vilmat is trying to hold Edison in close to prevent damage but Edison has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10#
Edison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vilmat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Edison wants to work for an arm triangle but Vilmat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Edison wants to work for an arm triangle but Vilmat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Edison moves into full mount! Vilmat won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (13) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Edison is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Vilmat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Edison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Edison wants to control but Vilmat is keeping him busy. #T12#
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Vilmat defends it.
Edison is looking to take a break and control but Vilmat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Vilmat defends it.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.
Edison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilmat keeps working.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.
Edison wants to free his trapped foot but Vilmat is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Vilmat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Edison (13) vs (6) Vilmat
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Vilmat working for the choke.
Vilmat controlling well, preventing Edison from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Vilmat looking for the choke from the back.
Vilmat is looking to control Edison but Edison is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Edison is in a bad position with Vilmat working for a choke. Edison manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (15) vs (6) Vilmat
Vilmat looks winded!
Edison slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Edison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Edison is trying to work for a kimura but Vilmat is defending well.
#SUB#
Edison 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.
Edison stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison takes the fight on points by 15 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Takeshi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Vilmat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Vilmat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vilmat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilmat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Vilmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Vilmat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Vilmat#T1#
Takeshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takeshi tries to hold on but Vilmat postures up.
Takeshi working to try and regain half guard.
Vilmat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vilmat wants to finish this one by submission but Takeshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vilmat.
Takeshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Vilmat jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takeshi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takeshi and Vilmat has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vilmat tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vilmat trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Vilmat laying and praying for a moment but Takeshi takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Vilmat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Vilmat eventually gives up the hold.
Takeshi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Takeshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vilmat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vilmat's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (4) Vilmat#SUB#
Takeshi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Vilmat with him. Vilmat is trying to defend but Takeshi has an arm under the chin now! Vilmat grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
After winning the bout, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nutz shoots for a takedown but Vilmat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vilmat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Nutz moves into the clinch.
Vilmat tries for a takedown but Nutz manages to get underhooks.
Vilmat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nutz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nutz tries for a takedown but Vilmat manages to get underhooks.
Nutz prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Vilmat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nutz tries for a takedown but Vilmat manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Nutz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vilmat clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vilmat (0) vs (4) Nutz
Vilmat tries to escape the position.
Vilmat rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutz is working away from the top position though.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Vilmat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nutz pulls his head out easily.
Nutz content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a kimura but Vilmat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nutz to get the leverage.
Vilmat tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg.
Vilmat is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Vilmat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nutz is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Nutz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Vilmat actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nutz trying to mount his opponent but Vilmat defends it.
Vilmat is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nutz trying to control from half guard but Vilmat is working away. #T3#
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nutz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nutz wants to take a breather but Vilmat is having none of it.
Nutz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vilmat is trying to maintain the position but Nutz 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.#T4#
Nutz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vilmat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vilmat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutz is working away from the top position though.
Vilmat gets back to full guard.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving.
Nutz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vilmat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Vilmat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Vilmat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vilmat wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB#
Vilmat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nutz pushing down on Vilmat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Vilmat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nutz controlling the action here.
Nutz wants to advance to full mount but Vilmat doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nutz slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Vilmat keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but Vilmat defending well.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.
Nutz is keen to just control but Vilmat is a slippery customer.
Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vilmat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vilmat trying to hold on to Nutz's head to control him but Nutz postures up.
Vilmat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vilmat wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
#T8##SUB#
Vilmat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nutz pulls his head out easily.
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Vilmat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nutz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (0) vs (7) Nutz
Vilmat tries to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Vilmat is trying desperately to improve position.
Nutz content just to control the position here.
Vilmat can't escape the position.
#T9#
Nutz looking to control but Vilmat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vilmat is working to get back to half guard.
Vilmat is working hard here to advance position.
Nutz controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Nutz 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.
Vilmat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vilmat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Nutz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vilmat has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vilmat 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.
Nutz trying to control the pace. #T11#
Vilmat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vilmat controlling the position.
Vilmat is trying to control the position but Nutz postures up.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Nutz postures up.
Vilmat keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Vilmat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilmat is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving.
Nutz content to stall in guard here.
Vilmat can't keep his opponent in guard - Nutz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vilmat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vilmat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nutz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (7) Nutz
Nutz wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilmat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nutz's guard. #T13#
Vilmat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vilmat is working away from the top position though.
Nutz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nutz.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vilmat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (9) Nutz#T14#
Vilmat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vilmat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nutz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Vilmat pulls Nutz in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vilmat being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 9 to 2.
Justa Nutz made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal gets a double leg takedown into Vilmat's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vilmat has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yasalmibaal has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Vilmat
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilmat keeps working.
Vilmat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yasalmibaal's best efforts.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vilmat defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal uses his free foot to push down on Vilmat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vilmat. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (0) Vilmat#SUB#
Yasalmibaal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vilmat manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
Vilmat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to control for a moment but Vilmat uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#T2#
Vilmat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Vilmat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yasalmibaal pushes down on Vilmat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vilmat is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vilmat avoid being mounted?
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Vilmat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura here.
Yasalmibaal content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Yasalmibaal 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.
Vilmat is looking to get back to full guard here but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (11) vs (0) Vilmat#SUB#
Yasalmibaal tries for a kimura but Vilmat is defending well. #T5#
Vilmat sneaks back into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Vilmat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vilmat is holding on for now.
Vilmat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vilmat.
Vilmat is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Yasalmibaal advances to half guard.
Vilmat wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yasalmibaal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal wants to work for an arm triangle but Vilmat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vilmat is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Yasalmibaal uses his free foot to push down on Vilmat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vilmat. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (14) vs (0) Vilmat
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilmat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vilmat is surviving well by controlling Yasalmibaal's body position as best he can.
Vilmat is looking to get to half guard.
Vilmat wants to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilmat is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Vilmat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vilmat to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vilmat shrugs it off. #SUB#
Vilmat defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yasalmibaal.
Vilmat tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vilmat 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: Yasalmibaal (14) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard. #T9#
Vilmat 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. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vilmat is aware though and is defending well.
Vilmat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasalmibaal wants to sweep but no luck.
Yasalmibaal being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vilmat trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #T10#
Vilmat looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vilmat is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yasalmibaal. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (14) vs (5) Vilmat
Vilmat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working. #SUB2#
Vilmat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yasalmibaal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vilmat's guard! Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (16) vs (5) Vilmat
Vilmat trying to control the position.
Yasalmibaal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Vilmat 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.
Yasalmibaal sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Vilmat has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving.
Vilmat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Vilmat looking to control but Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is keen to just control but Vilmat is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Vilmat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yasalmibaal is working away from the top position though.
Yasalmibaal is looking to advance position but Vilmat won't allow it. #T13#
Vilmat is not content to let Yasalmibaal control the position.
Yasalmibaal controlling the action here.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vilmat sees it coming and defends easily.
Vilmat trying to control here.
Vilmat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vilmat.#T14#
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal has gone for a leg lock! Vilmat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (16) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yasalmibaal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yasalmibaal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal is trying to keep Vilmat in close.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vilmat defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
A very excited looking Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph rushes Vilmat and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gro Ulfimph has hold of one of Vilmat's legs. Vilmat is fighting the takedown attempt but Gro Ulfimph gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Gro Ulfimph won't allow Vilmat to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vilmat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gro Ulfimph passes into half guard.
Vilmat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vilmat is trying to keep Gro Ulfimph in close.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Vilmat is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is really struggling to control Vilmat but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vilmat wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vilmat managing to control the position.
Vilmat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gro Ulfimph's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (2) Vilmat#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vilmat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vilmat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vilmat is pushing down on Gro Ulfimph's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gro Ulfimph is fighting to maintain full guard but Vilmat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vilmat prevents Gro Ulfimph from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Vilmat is working for a kimura here but Gro Ulfimph manages to reverse the position and he's now in Vilmat's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (4) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Vilmat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gro Ulfimph is aware though and is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph postures up.
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Gro Ulfimph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Vilmat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vilmat trying to control the position here. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph stands and throws Vilmat's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (7) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the action but Vilmat is working from the bottom.
Vilmat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gro Ulfimph wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vilmat is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position.
Gro Ulfimph is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vilmat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Vilmat tries to bench press Gro Ulfimph off him but Gro Ulfimph keeps the position.
Vilmat wants to control but Gro Ulfimph postures up.
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't.
Gro Ulfimph advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gro Ulfimph (9) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to lock up and control but Gro Ulfimph gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gro Ulfimph controlling the position easily from mount.
Gro Ulfimph can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vilmat is looking to escape. #T5##SUB#
Gro Ulfimph wants to finish this one by submission but Vilmat is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gro Ulfimph. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vilmat is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vilmat and Gro Ulfimph has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vilmat is trying to control Gro Ulfimph's posture but Gro Ulfimph avoids it.
Vilmat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gro Ulfimph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilmat keeps working. #T6#
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Vilmat's face as Gro Ulfimph controls the position.
Vilmat is trying to improve his position.
Vilmat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (9) vs (4) Vilmat#T7##SUB2#
Vilmat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vilmat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gro Ulfimph gets back to full guard.
Vilmat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vilmat trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Vilmat preventing the sweep.
Vilmat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gro Ulfimph's guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to improve his position but Vilmat is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Vilmat wants to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph is defending well. #SUB2#
Vilmat seems to be working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph defends the submission attempt.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Vilmat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vilmat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gro Ulfimph! Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (9) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Vilmat looking to isolate an arm here. Gro Ulfimph doesn't see it coming and as Vilmat extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vilmat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Vilmat! |
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Event:
SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vilmat stuffs the takedown attempt from Doctore. Doctore gets slowly back to his feet.
Vilmat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doctore sprawls and moves away.
Doctore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vilmat defends it nicely.
Vilmat attempts a counter takedown but Doctore avoids it well and moves away.
Doctore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vilmat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doctore somewhat.
Johnny Vilmat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oenomaus Doctore.
Doctore shoots for a takedown but Vilmat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vilmat tries to counter with a takedown but Doctore is quick to defend against it.
Doctore misses with a takedown attempt - Vilmat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vilmat tries to counter by clinching up but Doctore breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore shoots in but Vilmat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doctore fails with the takedown#TD#
and Vilmat counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Doctore! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vilmat (4) vs (0) Doctore#T1#
Vilmat is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Doctore's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vilmat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vilmat trying to control the action but Doctore is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doctore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Doctore stops Vilmat from passing to mount. #SUB#
Vilmat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
Vilmat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vilmat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doctore keeps working.
Vilmat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Vilmat is trying to get an arm triangle but Doctore is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vilmat swings around for an armbar but Doctore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vilmat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (4) vs (2) Doctore
Vilmat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Doctore preventing the sweep.
Doctore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (4) vs (5) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vilmat, who protects the arm well.
Vilmat gets back to half guard.
Doctore is looking to take a break and control but Vilmat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vilmat trying to hold on to Doctore's head to control him but Doctore postures up.
#SUB2#
Doctore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Vilmat keeping hold of Doctore's head, controlling as best he can.
Doctore is thwarting Vilmat's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Doctore seems to be working for a kimura but Vilmat defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Doctore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Vilmat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doctore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doctore's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vilmat (8) vs (5) Doctore
Doctore is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vilmat off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Doctore defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vilmat's arms.
Vilmat just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Vilmat is persistently looking for the submission but Doctore is defending it well.
#SUB#
Vilmat is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Vilmat is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Doctore has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T6##SUB#
Doctore is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Doctore prevents Vilmat from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Vilmat sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Doctore taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Vilmat! |
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Event:
SSG 229 Thumb vs Grace
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vilmat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viera's waist but Viera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vilmat off to one side.
Viera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Viera drives through and clinches with Vilmat against the cage.
#TD#
Viera manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Viera is looking for a triangle but Vilmat pushes his legs off easily.
Vilmat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viera is keeping the position for now.
Viera wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Viera looking for a guillotine here but Vilmat defends easily.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Viera can't keep his opponent in guard - Vilmat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Viera tries to roll over but Vilmat keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Viera tries to roll over but Vilmat keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Vilmat seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Viera is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Vilmat! |
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Event:
SSG 225 Elvul vs McCain
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 26 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Spanks pushes Vilmat up against the cage in a clinch.
Spanks is looking for a takedown.
Vilmat stops a takedown attempt from Spanks.
#TD2#
Spanks jumps into guard, dragging Vilmat to the mat.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Vilmat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vilmat seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spanks for as long as he can get away with.
Vilmat looking to pass the guard.
Spanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilmat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spanks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vilmat content to stall in guard here.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Vilmat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Spanks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vilmat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vilmat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Vilmat tries to pass.
Vilmat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanks, not yet. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vilmat drops back looking for a leg! Spanks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spanks manages to kick Vilmat off! Vilmat jumps back into Spanks's guard.
Vilmat trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Vilmat tries to pass.
Vilmat preventing the sweep. #T3#
Spanks controlling the position.
Vilmat 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.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Vilmat pushes down on Spanks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vilmat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vilmat is thwarting Spanks's attempts to control the position.
Vilmat tries to pass to full mount but Spanks defends it.
Spanks trying to control here.
#T4#
Vilmat passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (3) vs (0) Spanks
Spanks is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Vilmat is working for a guillotine from mount but Spanks frees his head quite easily.
Vilmat trying to control but Spanks is having none of it.
Spanks tries to reverse the position but Vilmat maintains control.#T5##SUB#
Vilmat jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Spanks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vilmat works to advance to full mount. Spanks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vilmat (5) vs (0) Spanks#SUB#
Vilmat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Vilmat working for a guillotine from mount but Spanks is in no mood to give up.
Spanks gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Vilmat maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Spanks could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vilmat has cracked it and Spanks is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vilmat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Vilmat! |
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Event:
SSG 209 Gaul vs Green
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; John Johns!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Johns clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Johns is trying to trip Vilmat. He has hold of a leg but Vilmat is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johns persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vilmat (0) vs (2) Johns#SUB#
Vilmat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johns is aware though and is defending well.
Johns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilmat is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Vilmat working for submissions but it's allowed Johns to get to half guard.
Vilmat gets back to full guard.
Vilmat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johns passes Vilmat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vilmat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johns trying to control from half guard but Vilmat is working away.
Johns passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (0) vs (5) Johns#T1#
Johns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vilmat working to try and regain half guard.
Vilmat regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vilmat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vilmat working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Johns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilmat is keeping the position for now.
Johns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johns wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving. #SUB#
Vilmat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johns uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (0) vs (8) Johns
Vilmat tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johns presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vilmat (0) vs (10) Johns
Johns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johns prevents Vilmat from getting the reversal.#T3##SUB2#
Johns has hold of Vilmat's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vilmat manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vilmat 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: Vilmat (2) vs (10) Johns
Johns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns being controlled here, momentarily.
Vilmat looking to sit in guard and control but Johns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (12) Johns
Johns looking to pass the guard.
Vilmat 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: Vilmat (4) vs (12) Johns#T4##SUB#
Vilmat seems to be looking for submissions.
Vilmat is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (7) vs (12) Johns
Vilmat controlling the pace for now.
Johns wants to control but Vilmat is having none of it.
Vilmat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johns is looking to escape.
Johns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Vilmat mounts Johns! Really nice guard pass there!
Vilmat takes Johns's back. Score +3 for taking back: Vilmat (10) vs (12) Johns#SUB#
Vilmat looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Johns taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Vilmat! |
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Event:
SSG 205 Majere vs Tosanesti
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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Green misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Vilmat counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Green! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vilmat (4) vs (0) Green
Green is trying to control Vilmat's posture but Vilmat avoids it.
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Green is trying to work for a sweep but Vilmat has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vilmat (6) vs (0) Green
Vilmat is looking to take Green's back but instead Green gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Vilmat trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat prevents Green from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Green looking for a kimura from the bottom but Vilmat passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (9) vs (0) Green#SUB#
Vilmat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vilmat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vilmat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Green is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Vilmat seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Green moves into full guard.
Vilmat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vilmat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (9) vs (2) Green
Vilmat working a defensive guard but Green passes into half guard.
Vilmat trying to control but Green postures up.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vilmat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vilmat is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Vilmat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green is thwarting Vilmat's attempts to control the position.
Vilmat wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Vilmat won't allow Green to pass to mount.
Vilmat is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Vilmat trying to control here.
#T4#
Green trying to control the action but Vilmat is working from the bottom.
Vilmat is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vilmat avoid being mounted?
Green takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vilmat won't allow Green to pass to mount.
Green is keen to just control but Vilmat is a slippery customer.
Green is looking to advance position but Vilmat won't allow it.
Vilmat regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Vilmat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Vilmat keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Vilmat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vilmat keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green forces his way into half guard.
Vilmat preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Green works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (9) vs (5) Green#T6#
Vilmat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Green is stalling here. Vilmat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Green seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vilmat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vilmat (13) vs (5) Green
Vilmat has knee on belly momentarily but Green bucks him off and regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vilmat trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #T7#
Green 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: Vilmat (13) vs (7) Green#SUB2#
Green maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vilmat could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Green has cracked it and Vilmat is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Green!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lester Green!
A victorious Lester Green thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 192 Schaubi vs Bik
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vilmat (0) vs (4) Hunt
Vilmat is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt taking a breather here.
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't.
Vilmat is trying to escape the position but Hunt is controlling the position.
It looks like Hunt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't.
Vilmat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vilmat (4) vs (4) Hunt#SUB#
Vilmat has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hunt has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T1##SUB#
Hunt tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Vilmat has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Hunt is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Vilmat! |
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Event:
SSG 178 Berendas vs White
Date: Jul 30, 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 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vilmat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ngannou manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Vilmat#SUB#
Ngannou throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vilmat escapes and throws Ngannou's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (5) Vilmat
Ngannou sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ngannou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ngannou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully. #T1#
Vilmat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now.
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Vilmat postures up. #SUB2#
Vilmat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ngannou looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ngannou looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ngannou! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (4) vs (5) Vilmat
Ngannou wants to control but Vilmat is keeping him busy.
Vilmat tries to bench press Ngannou off him but Ngannou keeps the position.
Vilmat struggling a bit here.
Vilmat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (7) Vilmat
Ngannou tries to roll over but Vilmat keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vilmat is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ngannou still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ngannou has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (8) vs (7) Vilmat
Ngannou is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vilmat manages to get back to half guard.
Ngannou is keen to just control but Vilmat is a slippery customer.
Ngannou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vilmat is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Ngannou trying to control from half guard but Vilmat is working away.
Vilmat is trying to control but can't.
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngannou stalling.
Ngannou prevents Vilmat from improving his position.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura here.
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard but Ngannou has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (11) vs (7) Vilmat#T4#
Ngannou trying to control but Vilmat is having none of it.
Ngannou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vilmat is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ngannou has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (14) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T5#
Vilmat just trying to survive but Ngannou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Ngannou is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Vilmat has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ngannou has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Vilmat taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ngannou doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
During a confident post fight interview, Francisco Ngannou thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 169 Gerbandi vs Kimura
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moly or perhaps it was just good defense by Vilmat, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moly is defended easily by Vilmat.
Moly dives in and grabs Vilmat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vilmat pushes down on Moly's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Vilmat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moly's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (0) vs (2) Vilmat#SUB2#
Vilmat is working for a kimura but Moly is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (0) vs (5) Vilmat#T1#
Moly 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vilmat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moly is looking for a sweep. Vilmat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vilmat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Vilmat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moly sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Vilmat 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#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Vilmat 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.
#SUB#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vilmat. #SUB2#
Vilmat wants to work for an arm triangle but Moly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moly is refusing to be controlled, as Vilmat sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura here.
Moly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Vilmat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moly has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (5) Vilmat
Moly won't allow Vilmat to sweep him here. #T5#
Moly tries to free his leg and advance position but Vilmat is retaining full guard.
Moly is working hard here to advance position.
Moly won't allow Vilmat to sweep him here.
Moly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vilmat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Vilmat.#SUB2#
Vilmat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moly escapes and throws Vilmat's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (5) vs (5) Vilmat
Moly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vilmat sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Vilmat is defending against the submission attempts here by Moly.
#T6##SUB#
Moly 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.
Vilmat is pressing down on Moly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Vilmat controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself. #SUB#
Moly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vilmat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moly has Vilmat in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (5) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat advances to half guard.
Moly is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Vilmat seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Moly has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Moly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vilmat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Vilmat trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vilmat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vilmat has managed to get both his arms back between Moly's legs - danger averted.
Moly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Vilmat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moly is keeping the position for now.
Vilmat stays in close to Moly's body and controls the position.
Moly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vilmat is one step ahead there.
Vilmat tries to free his leg and advance position but Moly is retaining full guard. #T10#
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Moly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vilmat is one step ahead there.
Vilmat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moly is keeping the position for now.
Vilmat works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Moly is defending against the submission attempts here by Vilmat.
Vilmat is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moly reverses the position - he's now on top in Vilmat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (7) vs (7) Vilmat#T11#
Moly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (10) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat looks to move to half guard but instead Moly has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moly (12) vs (7) Vilmat#SUB#
Moly swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vilmat is now in Moly's guard. A big mistake from Moly there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (12) vs (9) Vilmat
Vilmat trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Vilmat pushing down on Moly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Moly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Vilmat maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moly could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vilmat has cracked it and Moly is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vilmat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Vilmat! |
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Event:
SSG 163 Robinson vs Banner
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chad Grabby!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Grabby drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vilmat (0) vs (2) Grabby
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilmat is trying to control the position but Grabby postures up.
Grabby wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving.
Vilmat pulls Grabby in close to his closed guard and prevents Grabby from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Vilmat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grabby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grabby wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving.
Grabby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vilmat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Vilmat keeping moving, preventing Grabby from controlling successfully.
Grabby stands and throws Vilmat's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (0) vs (5) Grabby
Grabby wants to control but Vilmat is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Grabby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Grabby tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grabby has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Grabby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vilmat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grabby is looking to take a break and control but Vilmat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Vilmat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grabby's best efforts.
Vilmat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grabby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grabby's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vilmat (4) vs (5) Grabby
Vilmat keeps control of the position easily here as Grabby tries to buck him off.
Grabby is trying to break free.
Will Vilmat go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Grabby is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vilmat is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Vilmat doesn't have the hooks in and Grabby manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (4) vs (7) Grabby#T3#
Vilmat 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.
Vilmat keeping moving, preventing Grabby from controlling successfully.
Grabby looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grabby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Vilmat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grabby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grabby wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving. #SUB#
Vilmat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Vilmat has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grabby passes Vilmat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vilmat wants to improve his position but Grabby is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Grabby is trying to work for a kimura but Vilmat is defending well.
Vilmat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vilmat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB#
Vilmat looking for subs off his back but Grabby has passed one foot through into half guard.
Grabby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vilmat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Vilmat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grabby is trying to control. Vilmat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Grabby is looking for a kimura but Vilmat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grabby to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Grabby seems to be working for a kimura but Vilmat defends the submission attempt.
Grabby is trying to control. Vilmat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Vilmat manages to get to full guard.
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Grabby advances to half guard.
Vilmat is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grabby seems to be looking for submissions.
Grabby is thwarting Vilmat's attempts to control the position.
Vilmat gets back to full guard.
#T7##SUB#
Vilmat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grabby is aware though and is defending well.
Vilmat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vilmat looking to control.
Grabby advances to half guard.
Vilmat moves into full guard.
Vilmat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Grabby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grabby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vilmat 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.
Vilmat seems keen to control Grabby's posture.#T8#
Grabby looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vilmat is looking for a triangle but Grabby pushes his legs off easily.
Grabby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vilmat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vilmat controls Grabby momentarily but Grabby frees himself.
Grabby tries to free his leg and advance position but Vilmat is retaining full guard.
Grabby trying to control but Vilmat is working from the bottom.
Grabby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vilmat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Vilmat controlling the position.
Grabby forces his way into half guard.
Vilmat is controlling Grabby's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vilmat gets back to full guard.
Vilmat tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Grabby is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vilmat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vilmat has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (6) vs (7) Grabby
Vilmat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10##SUB2#
Vilmat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grabby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vilmat has managed to get both his arms back between Grabby's legs - danger averted.
Vilmat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vilmat's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vilmat looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Grabby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vilmat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11#
Vilmat trying to control but Grabby is working from the bottom.
Vilmat sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Grabby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vilmat passes Grabby's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grabby defends it well.
Grabby is staying active underneath Vilmat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Vilmat not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Grabby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vilmat uses his free foot to push down on Grabby's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grabby. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (9) vs (7) Grabby
Grabby regains half guard.#SUB2#
Grabby actively working from the bottom here.
Grabby looks winded!
Vilmat is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (12) vs (7) Grabby#T13##SUB#
Vilmat looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vilmat controlling from the full mount.
Grabby is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grabby is squirming around, avoiding Vilmat's attempts to control the action.
Grabby is desperately trying to improve his position but Vilmat has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Vilmat is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Grabby to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Grabby shrugs it off.
Vilmat fails to move to back control.
Grabby gets back to half guard.#T14#
Vilmat is thwarting Grabby's attempts to control the position.
Vilmat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grabby! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (15) vs (7) Grabby
Grabby regains half guard.#SUB#
Vilmat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vilmat is trying to control the action in half guard but Grabby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vilmat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Grabby actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vilmat takes the fight on points by 15 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 155 Solo vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Andrei Fry!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Vilmat clinches. #TD#
Vilmat has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fry regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (0) Fry#SUB#
Vilmat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fry keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
Vilmat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vilmat 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.
Vilmat trying to control but Fry is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Fry has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat tries to free his leg and advance position but Fry is retaining full guard.
Vilmat content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fry keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
Vilmat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Fry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vilmat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vilmat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vilmat is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Fry can't keep his opponent in guard - Vilmat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vilmat trying to pass the guard but Fry defending well.
Vilmat prevents Fry from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vilmat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fry! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (5) vs (0) Fry#SUB#
Vilmat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vilmat wants to control the pace but Fry is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB#
Vilmat is working for a guillotine from mount but Fry frees his head quite easily.
Fry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fry looks winded!
Fry is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vilmat has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vilmat (8) vs (0) Fry#SUB#
Vilmat is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Fry has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Vilmat has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Fry taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Vilmat doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Vilmat!
The defeated Andrei Fry had this to say: 'Whoops'. |
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Event:
SSG 148 Soderberg vs Berendas
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Timmy Dubs!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Vilmat pushes Dubs up against the cage in a clinch.
Dubs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vilmat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dubs jumps guard and drags Vilmat to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Vilmat lying in Dubs's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Dubs decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Vilmat taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timmy Dubs! |
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Event:
SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Da Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Da Silva pulls Vilmat into guard.
Vilmat should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Da Silva is pulling down on Vilmat's head. It's preventing any offense from Vilmat, at least for the moment.
Vilmat tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Vilmat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vilmat being controlled here momentarily.
Vilmat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Da Silva 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.#SUB2#
Vilmat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Da Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vilmat has Da Silva in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (0) Vilmat#SUB2#
Vilmat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Da Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Da Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Da Silva advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Da Silva in particular looking to stall.
Vilmat is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Da Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vilmat wants to improve his position but Da Silva is controlling well.
Vilmat wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Da Silva wants to pass to mount but Vilmat is defending the position.
Da Silva prevents Vilmat from improving his position.#T3#
Vilmat is trying to maintain the position but Da Silva is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Da Silva keeps him under control.
Vilmat is still trying to improve position.
Da Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Da Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat is trying to escape the mount.
Da Silva controlling from the full mount.
Da Silva is looking to work his way around to Vilmat's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vilmat wants to control but Da Silva is having none of it.#T5#
Vilmat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vilmat tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva prevents Vilmat from getting the reversal.
Da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vilmat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vilmat tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vilmat working to try and regain half guard.
Da Silva controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilmat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vilmat tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Vilmat is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Vilmat is controlling an arm, preventing Da Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vilmat can't escape the position.
Da Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vilmat tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Vilmat working to try and regain half guard.
Da Silva 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#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Da Silva.
Vilmat is looking to get to half guard.
Da Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vilmat tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Da Silva controlling from mount.
Da Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vilmat for as long as he can get away with.
Da Silva with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilmat is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Da Silva tries to control but Vilmat wriggling away.
Da Silva wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Da Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Silva continues to hold on tight.
Vilmat tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vilmat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vilmat tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Vilmat is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Da Silva controlling his opponent. #T12#
Vilmat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Da Silva controlling from mount.
Vilmat 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.
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vilmat trying to hold on to Da Silva's head to control him but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (8) vs (0) Vilmat#T13#
Vilmat 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vilmat tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Vilmat is looking to control Da Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vilmat avoid being mounted?
Da Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well. #T14#
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva is pressing down on Vilmat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vilmat is holding on for now.
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva trying to control the pace.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Da Silva keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva moves into full mount! Vilmat won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (11) vs (0) Vilmat
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Our winner, Anderson Da Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Mae Joon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Joon shoots in and gets a takedown into Vilmat's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joon (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat controls Joon momentarily but Joon frees himself. #SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vilmat managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Vilmat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vilmat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joon has Vilmat in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joon (2) vs (2) Vilmat#T1##SUB#
Vilmat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Joon working for a triangle but Vilmat defends it easily.
Vilmat trying to control but Joon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Vilmat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joon is keeping the position for now.
Vilmat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Joon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vilmat frees his head nicely. Oh but Joon has switched to an armbar! Vilmat is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mae Joon! |
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Event:
SSG 129 Chai vs Gambini
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sadrano looks for a takedown but Vilmat sprawls well.
Sadrano dives in for a single leg takedown but Vilmat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Sadrano tries to sprawl but Vilmat drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (0) Sadrano#SUB#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vilmat is keen to just control but Sadrano is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Vilmat wants to work for an arm triangle but Sadrano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadrano trying to control but Vilmat postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vilmat is working for a kimura but Sadrano is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Vilmat 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.
#T1#
Sadrano is positioning himself well to prevent Vilmat advancing to mount.
Vilmat is looking to take a break and control but Sadrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sadrano keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2##SUB#
Vilmat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sadrano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vilmat tries to pass to full mount but Sadrano defends it.
Vilmat is just content to waste time from the top position. Sadrano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vilmat looking to sit in guard and control but Sadrano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (2) Sadrano
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vilmat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (4) vs (2) Sadrano
Vilmat could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Vilmat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sadrano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vilmat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sadrano is refusing to be controlled, as Vilmat sits in half guard.
Sadrano tries to get to full guard but Vilmat has control of the leg.
Sadrano is not content to let Vilmat control the position.#T4#
Sadrano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sadrano working for a triangle but Vilmat defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sadrano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Vilmat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vilmat trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom. #T5#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sadrano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vilmat controlling from the top position.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadrano swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Vilmat content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sadrano has locked up a guillotine! Sadrano's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vilmat is holding on here and Sadrano must be using up a lot of energy. Vilmat has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sadrano gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arelvam Sadrano!
An out of breath Arelvam Sadrano 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 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ryan rushes Vilmat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Vilmat is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ryan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vilmat to the mat. Vilmat regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vilmat is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vilmat wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan stays in close to Vilmat's body and controls the position.
Vilmat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Vilmat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Vilmat is retaining full guard.
Ryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vilmat should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vilmat is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Ryan stands and throws Vilmat's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vilmat manages to get back to half guard.
Vilmat looks winded!#T3#
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan tries to pass to full mount but Vilmat defends it.
Ryan controlling the pace.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Ryan trying to mount his opponent but Vilmat defends it.
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vilmat wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
#T4#
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
Ryan wants to pass to mount but Vilmat is defending the position.
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ryan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (0) Vilmat
Ryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan prevents Vilmat from getting the reversal.
Ryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ryan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vilmat is holding on tight.
#T5#
Ryan takes Vilmat's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vilmat is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Ryan (11) vs (0) Vilmat
Ryan has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Ryan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vilmat defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6#
Ryan is riding his opponent, not letting Vilmat buck him off. #SUB#
Ryan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ryan biding his time, controlling Vilmat.
Ryan is trying to stick to Vilmat's back but Vilmat is turning into Ryan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ryan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vilmat. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (11) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan is pulling down on Vilmat's head to control his posture.
Vilmat trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vilmat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Ryan keeping full guard, as Vilmat tries to pass.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Vilmat pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan has his hands on Vilmat's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Ryan continues to stall.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vilmat wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.#T10#
Ryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vilmat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (13) vs (2) Vilmat
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Vilmat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan controlling from the top position. #T11##SUB2#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vilmat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Vilmat's legs - danger averted.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Ryan won't allow Vilmat to sweep him here. #T12#
Ryan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (16) vs (2) Vilmat
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is staying tight to Vilmat's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13##SUB#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vilmat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vilmat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ryan slows the pace down. #T14##SUB#
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vilmat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ryan controlling from side mount.
Vilmat is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vilmat can't do much from the bottom here.
Vilmat is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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